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How to Bury a Secret

(2026)
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‘This thriller is perfect for fans of Freida McFadden. Ainsley Reid creates deadly suspense with a mind-blowing twist!’ — Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

She changed her name. But she can't escape her past.

THE PRESENT: Lily's career is about to go viral... for all the wrong reasons. On the day Lily unveils cutting-edge technology designed to detect deepfakes, she becomes the victim of one herself. One explicit video, and Lily’s reputation is in ruins, her relationships are crumbling, and her dream promotion is slipping away.

And whoever's behind the sabotage is just getting started...

THE PAST: Belle's father, a beloved school principal, faces a devastating accusation. Days later, he's dead. The official verdict: accident. But Belle suspects something darker, and she's determined to clear his name, no matter what it takes.

The past and present collide in this unputdownable thriller

To stop the attacks escalating in the present, Lily must finally confront the girl she used to be, and the night she has spent her whole life trying to forget. Because someone knows about her devastating teenage mistake, and they'll stop at nothing to dig up the past.


Fans of Freida McFadden, Alice Feeney, and Lisa Jewell will devour How to Bury a Secret—a twist-filled dual-timeline psychological thriller where the past never truly stays buried.

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Praise for How to Bury a Secret:

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"WOW. I was NOT ready for the plot twist in this one — WHATSOEVER! 🤯😱 I finished this WHOLE book in one sitting!" — Goodreads reviewer

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"5 STARS... This is exactly what I like in a thriller, it had suspense, mystery, tension, death, secrets, revenge and more." — NetGalley Reviewer

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‘Once you start reading How to Bury a Secret, there is no putting it down.’Readers’ Favorite

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‘I read this in one sitting and can’t believe it’s a debut. Ainsley Reid is officially an auto-read author for me. It was that good!’ — Goodreads reviewer

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‘A class above your usual psychological thriller." — NetGalley Reviewer

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This was a great fast-paced mystery! I really enjoyed this author's writing style. Bonus points for short chapters — Goodreads reviewer


Genre: Mystery

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