The Afterparty
23 October 2025Imprint: Pan
Synopsis
'Ruth Kelly is my go-to for destination thrillers' Andrea Mara
'Queen of the chilling thriller' Veronica Henry
From bestselling author Ruth Kelly, The Afterparty is a spine-tingling thriller set in Amsterdam. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell and Sarah Pearse.
Four lifelong friends reunite in the Dutch capital for an overdue New Year's Eve getaway, but the anticipated revelry quickly devolves into mystery when one of them, Marcella, disappears after a hazy night out. As media frenzy and police scrutiny intensify, her best friend Bex finds herself at the center of suspicion . . .
Details
23 October 2025432 pages
9781035063970Imprint: Pan
Reviews
Prepare for a heart-racing read with this brilliant thriller!The Sun
Sinister, atmospheric and deliciously chilling - with a twist that made me gaspMark Edwards, author of The Darkest Water on The Ice Retreat
Queen of the chilling thrillerVeronica Henry, author of The Secret Beach
One of the most successful parts of the story is the illustration of how vulnerable people suffer chronic pain. An original and well-told taleDaily Mail on The Ice Retreat
