Claire Douglas Books
The Sisters – 2015
Abi, haunted by her twin’s death, moves to Bath for a fresh start. Befriending Bea, another twin, she’s drawn into a privileged, unsettling circle. Strange events—missing letters, threatening messages—unravel a web of secrets, lies, and delusions, leading to a shocking, twist-filled climax that questions reality itself.
Local Girl Missing – 2016
Francesca returns to Oldcliffe-on-Sea after her friend Sophie vanishes from a pier. Eighteen years later, a body is found. Teaming with Sophie’s brother, Frankie faces threatening messages and ghostly visions. Past secrets unravel, revealing a chilling truth about Sophie’s fate in this gripping, twisty psychological thriller.
Last Seen Alive – 2017
Libby Hall seeks anonymity but feels watched in her countryside home. Disturbing discoveries and her husband’s secrets haunt her. As paranoia grows, past lies resurface, threatening her safety. This suspenseful tale weaves a complex web of deception, with shocking twists revealing the truth behind her unsettling reality.
Do Not Disturb – 2018
Kirsti flees London to run a guesthouse in Wales with her family. When her mother and troubled cousin arrive, strange events unfold—odd noises, cryptic messages. As secrets unravel, Kirsti suspects someone is hiding a dark past, leading to a tense, twisty climax in this chilling psychological thriller.
Then She Vanishes – 2019
Jess investigates her old friend Heather, accused of murder, while haunted by Heather’s sister Flora’s disappearance years ago. Flashbacks reveal their fractured friendship and hidden secrets. As Jess digs deeper, shocking twists uncover the truth about Flora’s fate, blending suspense with emotional depth in a gripping thriller.
Just Like the Other Girls – 2020
Una takes a job as a companion for elderly Elspeth, but the role hides dark secrets. Previous girls vanished or died mysteriously. As Una uncovers lies and eerie connections, she faces danger from a twisted family. This claustrophobic thriller delivers shocking twists, revealing a chilling truth.
The Couple at No. 9 – 2021
Saffron and Tom move into a cottage, but a shocking discovery—human remains—unravels dark secrets. As Saffron digs into the house’s past, her grandmother’s hidden history emerges. Twists pile up, revealing betrayal and murder in this suspenseful, emotionally charged thriller that keeps readers guessing until the end.
The Girls Who Disappeared – 2022
Twenty years after a car crash leaves Olivia alone, her three friends missing, journalist Jenna investigates the eerie Devil’s Corridor. Facing threats and Olivia’s silence, Jenna uncovers secrets. This atmospheric thriller, packed with twists, reveals the chilling truth behind the girls’ disappearance, blending mystery and suspense.
The Woman Who Lied – 2023
Emilia, a novelist, writes a book mirroring her life, but fiction blurs with reality. Strange events echo her story, and secrets from her past resurface. As danger closes in, Emilia must unravel lies to survive. This twisty psychological thriller keeps readers guessing with its gripping, deceptive narrative.
The Wrong Sister – 2024
Tasha and her sister Alice swap houses, but strange events unfold. Tasha suspects Alice hides secrets tied to a past tragedy. As lies unravel, danger escalates, revealing shocking truths. This dark, suspenseful thriller delivers unexpected twists, exploring family, betrayal, and the cost of hidden secrets.
The New Neighbours – 2025
Lena overhears her new neighbors plotting a crime. Despite doubts, she investigates, uncovering dark secrets tied to her past. As suspicions grow, danger looms. This chilling thriller weaves a web of deception, with twists revealing the truth behind the neighbors’ intentions, keeping readers on edge until the end.
The Family Friend - 2026
Imogen inherits a country house near Bath from reclusive artist Dorothea Roe, a family friend she hasn't seen in sixteen years since a life-changing summer. Doubting the bequest, she uncovers a mysterious box with her name on it and rumors of Dorothea's murder, pulling her into secrets tied to her dark family past and putting her in danger.
Short Stories
The Text – 2017
Emily sends a text meant for a friend to a stranger, triggering unsettling events. As mysterious messages and threats escalate, she uncovers a dangerous connection. This gripping novella delivers a fast-paced, twisty tale of mistaken identity, secrets, and suspense, keeping readers hooked until the shocking conclusion.