The Therapist
B A PARIS (HQ, £12.99) Alice and her partner Leo have just moved into The Circle, a small gated complex in London. Alice hasn’t ever seen the house, but Leo got it for a good price and she trusts his judgement. Keen to make friends after leaving her cosy cottage in the country, she makes an effort to meet the other residents. After learning the grim history of her house, she becomes obsessed with Nina, the therapist who was killed by her husband Oliver. Determined to uncover the secrets kept by her neighbours and Leo, Alice turns detective in this spooky thriller with excellent twists and a really fast-paced shock finale. ★★★★★ Deborah Peters