The Locked Attic

by B P Walter

Overview

‘Charged with darkness and plotted with watchmaker precision.’ A. J. Finn

‘Sinister, a just-one-more-page thriller’ Chris Whitaker

There’s something in my neighbour’s attic.

Something steeped in shadows. A secret to everyone. Seen by no one…

He stands sometimes at the window. Hidden in the corner of my eye.

I know he’s there. I know he’s watching.

Now my son is dead. My neighbour is not.

And I’m going to find out why.

From the author of the Sunday Times bestseller, The Dinner Guest, comes THE up-all-night thriller of 2022. For fans of Ruth Ware, Lisa Jewell and T.M. Logan.

Readers have been captivated by The Locked Attic:

‘A deliciously layered mystery full of well-plotted twists and turns… compulsively readable’ Yours Magazine

‘Such an achievement’ Susan Lewis

‘Compulsively readable’ Greg Buchanan

‘Compelling’ Cara Hunter

‘Addictive’ John Marrs

‘Unusual… brilliant characterisation – I raced through this’ Catherine Cooper

‘A real page turner’ Patricia Gibney

‘Fabulous… lots of twists I never expected’ Helen Phifer

‘Deliciously layered… a riveting read’ Wendy Walker

‘A masterful tale of lies, secrets and obsession’ Guy Morpuss

‘Sinister, expertly plotted and extremely moreish’ Caroline Corcoran

‘Thoroughly engrossing’ Lizzy Barber

‘Sharp, intelligent and compelling’ Lesley Kara

‘A shock twist you’ll never see coming’ Tom Glister

‘Dark and totally addictive’ S.E. Lynes

‘Packed with dark motives, sinister secrets and neighbourhood drama… your new obsession’ Pamela Crane

‘An up-all-night powerhouse of a novel’ Laure Elizabeth Flynn

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780008614287
Publisher:	HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date:	05/09/2023
Pages:	384
Product dimensions:	5.06(w) x 7.81(h) x 0.94(d)

About the Author

B P Walter was born and raised in Essex. After spending his childhood and teenage years reading compulsively, he worked in bookshops then went to the University of Southampton to study Film and English followed by an MA in Film & Cultural Management. He is an alumni of the Faber Academy and currently works in social media coordination for Waterstones in London.

Editorial Reviews

Praise for B P Walter:

Could not put this book down, kept me guessing the entire way. Wow! A triumph from B P Walter’ Susan Lewis

‘Devilishly well-plotted, crisply written – and a hell of a lot of fun. What a smashing debut!’ A.J. Finn

‘A smart thriller’ Gillian McAllister

‘Creepy, absorbing and unnerving’ T.M. Logan

‘As much a thriller as a chilling exploration of grief, The Woman on the Pier is one of B P Walter’s finest—and most shocking—novels yet’ A. J. Gnuse

‘I couldn't put this down. Suspenseful and well crafted, this is twisty, addictive reading to add to your list’ Debbie Howells

‘So many secrets and lies and such a compelling story; I had NO idea how this one was going to end, only that I couldn’t stop reading it until I found out’ Jackie Kabler

‘Dark and twisted, The Dinner Guest is a captivating, atmospheric story of secrets and lies set within the world of old-school London money. It had me second-guessing every page. Pure delicious escapism!’ Charlotte Duckworth

‘Devoured this … Twisty, compelling and full of deliciously despicable characters, it had me stumped til the final chapters … a smashing read’ Lisa Hall

‘Unpredictable, clever and subtly twisted. Loved it’ Helen Fields

‘An unflinching, visceral and eloquently written dissection of a mother’s grief and her journey to get what she perceives as justice’ R. J. Parker

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