The Story
Not all anniversaries are happy.
Three years ago today, my husband was murdered. He died on the same date I lost my high-school best friend in a car crash.
I've rebuilt my life since then. I have a steady job as a make-up artist and friends who love me. I'm happy - mostly.
But today is still the anniversary of the two worst days of my life.
So by the time I get home from work, all I want to do is curl up on my couch and distract myself with snacks and cheesy movies.
I open my handbag and find something that shouldn't be there. Something that sends a shiver down my spine.
A small gift box, my name written unevenly across the lid.
Inside is a message:
Happy anniversary.
Someone is trying to sabotage your life.
And they won't stop until you're destroyed.
And it's written in a code my best friend invented before she died . . .
Love Freida McFadden, Lisa Hall, Jeneva Rose, Teresa Driscoll, John Marrs and Alice Feeney? Put this book on your #tbr list immediately - you won't be disappointed.
Readers are completely OBSESSED with Sonya Bateman's gripping psych thrillers:
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Had me clutching my coffee mug and triple-checking my door locks! . . . Perfect for fans of Ruth Ware and Liane Moriarty.' Paula P.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wow, simply an amazing thriller, twists you would never expect!' Meranda
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I'm literally crying in all the right ways. This book is a complete roller coaster . . . All I can say is WOW!' Vanessa
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Beyond amazing. There was some parts I had to stop and re-read because I was like what the h*ll did I just read.' Lori
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'WOW. Talk about a twisting, upside down, crazy rollercoaster ride with so many turns . . . I could not put this book down. Read in completely in one evening.' Ruby
Author: Sonya Bateman
Publisher: Joffe Books Ltd
Published: 04/23/2026
Pages: 304
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.59lbs
Size: 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.76d
ISBN: 9781805735083
About the Author
Bateman, Sonya: - Sonya Bateman lives in upstate New York, where there are two seasons: winter, and construction. Currently, the household includes her husband and son, her sister and two nephews, five cats (four of them are insane) and one dog who wishes to be a cat.In addition to spending a lot of time writing, she is attempting to learn how to speak Japanese. So far, she can say hello, thank you, and why don't we go to your place for a drink? She does not plan to speak to any native Japanese speakers with her limited vocabulary at this time, as the conversation may lead in the wrong direction.
Description
Not all anniversaries are happy.
Three years ago today, my husband was murdered. He died on the same date I lost my high-school best friend in a car crash.
I've rebuilt my life since then. I have a steady job as a make-up artist and friends who love me. I'm happy - mostly.
But today is still the anniversary of the two worst days of my life.
So by the time I get home from work, all I want to do is curl up on my couch and distract myself with snacks and cheesy movies.
I open my handbag and find something that shouldn't be there. Something that sends a shiver down my spine.
A small gift box, my name written unevenly across the lid.
Inside is a message:
Happy anniversary.
Someone is trying to sabotage your life.
And they won't stop until you're destroyed.
And it's written in a code my best friend invented before she died . . .
Love Freida McFadden, Lisa Hall, Jeneva Rose, Teresa Driscoll, John Marrs and Alice Feeney? Put this book on your #tbr list immediately - you won't be disappointed.
Readers are completely OBSESSED with Sonya Bateman's gripping psych thrillers:
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Had me clutching my coffee mug and triple-checking my door locks! . . . Perfect for fans of Ruth Ware and Liane Moriarty.' Paula P.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wow, simply an amazing thriller, twists you would never expect!' Meranda
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I'm literally crying in all the right ways. This book is a complete roller coaster . . . All I can say is WOW!' Vanessa
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Beyond amazing. There was some parts I had to stop and re-read because I was like what the h*ll did I just read.' Lori
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'WOW. Talk about a twisting, upside down, crazy rollercoaster ride with so many turns . . . I could not put this book down. Read in completely in one evening.' Ruby
Author: Sonya Bateman
Publisher: Joffe Books Ltd
Published: 04/23/2026
Pages: 304
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.59lbs
Size: 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.76d
ISBN: 9781805735083
About the Author
Bateman, Sonya: - Sonya Bateman lives in upstate New York, where there are two seasons: winter, and construction. Currently, the household includes her husband and son, her sister and two nephews, five cats (four of them are insane) and one dog who wishes to be a cat.In addition to spending a lot of time writing, she is attempting to learn how to speak Japanese. So far, she can say hello, thank you, and why don't we go to your place for a drink? She does not plan to speak to any native Japanese speakers with her limited vocabulary at this time, as the conversation may lead in the wrong direction.
