The Whispers

HEIDI PERKS (CENTURY, £12.99)

As girls, Anna and Grace were the best of friends – so close, they were more like family. But when Grace went to Australia, they thought they’d never see each other again. Now, Anna has a new, tight-knit circle – some of the other mums at the school gates might call it a clique – so when Grace suddenly returns, neither woman is sure where she fits in any more. Things come to a head on a night out, where old and new pals jostle for Anna’s attention – and then she disappears. Grace seems to be the only one who is worried enough to call the police, but it soon seems like everyone has a secret – some more deadly than others. Darkly delicious. ★★★★