“I loved this brilliant, edgy, character-driven thriller with a passion. So clever and fresh with a wild and incredibly satisfying twist at the end.” —Lisa Jewell, #1 New York Times bestselling author of None of This Is True
“I read this in one sitting, completely gripped. A fast-paced thriller, full of twists upon twists and tension you could cut with a knife. Hugely enjoyable.” ―Alex Michaelides, New York Times bestselling author of The Fury
“The ultimate—literal—locked room mystery that hits you with twist after twist.” ―Ruth Ware, #1 New York Times bestselling author
“Amazing . . . I devoured it in two compulsive sittings. ‘Gripped’ doesn’t even come close!” ―Marian Keyes, international bestselling author of My Favourite Mistake
“Lies, betrayals, secrets and psychopaths—this thrill ride is a masterclass in page-turning, stomach-churning tension. It’s not often a book takes you truly by surprise, but The Wasp Trap does it again and again. All the stars!” —Ellery Lloyd, New York Times bestselling author of The Club
“This clever, compelling thriller kept me gripped and guessing from the first page to the last, packed with satisfying twists and an ending that left me chilled. Mark excels in creating well-drawn, believable characters with depth and does this to perfection in The Wasp Trap. An atmospheric summer read you won’t be able to put down!” —Sarah Pearse, New York Times bestselling author of The Sanatorium
“Pick up The Wasp Trap, the new twisty thriller by Mark Edwards, and clear your schedule. Once you start, you won’t want to put it down. Fast-paced, unexpected and devilishly devious, this is one wild ride with an ending I didn’t see coming.” —Hannah Mary McKinnon, internationally bestselling author of A Killer Motive
“A fascinating exploration of friendship, secrets and psychopathy. With a breakneck pace and jaw-dropping twists, I couldn’t put it down!” —Robyn Harding, bestselling author of The Haters
“The Wasp Trap is a taut, chilling page-turner that grabs you by the throat from the first chapter and doesn’t let go. With razor-sharp prose, heart-pounding tension and devious twists, Mark Edwards proves why he’s a master of psychological suspense.” —Karma Brown, #1 international bestselling author of Recipe for a Perfect Wife
“Tantalizing and terrifying, The Wasp Trap is impossible to put down. As former research partners face a horrifying ordeal, confined with no escape, their past is ripped open and blood spills out. With my heart in my throat, I tore through this tensely riveting, cleverly plotted suspense, stunned until the final staggering reveal.” —Samantha M. Bailey, USA Today and #1 international bestselling author of Hello, Juliet
“Superbly satisfying psychological suspense from an author who isn’t afraid to flirt with the shadowy side of human nature.” —Library Journal
“Edwards has a nasty good time airing his cast’s dirty laundry, stoking plot momentum with big and small revelations that are almost universally unpredictable. This will keep readers turning pages well into the night.” —Publishers Weekly
“Edwards crafts a tense, unpredictable suspense plot that surprises and satisfies in equal measure.” —Booklist
“When you see the name Mark Edwards on the cover, then readers beware. Because you’ll be up all night turning those pages until you reach the end.” —Steve Cavanagh, bestselling author of Kill for Me, Kill for You and Witness 8
“Never trust a reunion—especially one in Mark Edwards’ thriller. . . . Tense, artful and satisfying, The Wasp Trap buzzes between past and present, delivering one deadly sting after another.” —Louise Candlish, international bestselling author of Our House and The Only Suspect
“Great and vivid characterization that kept me guessing and surprises up to the very last page, this is a highly entertaining, griptastic read.” —Liz Nugent, international bestselling author of Strange Sally Diamond
“Mark Edwards never fails to deliver. The Wasp Trap is sharp, fast-paced and brilliantly plotted. I loved it.” —Clare Mackintosh, international bestselling author of Other People’s Houses