The Accident

'I was glued to my Kindle at 3.30am…. My heart almost exploded… A gripping read from start to finish… I haven’t been gripped so much by a book since S.J. Watson’s “Before I go to Sleep” and Gillian Flynn’s “Gone Girl”…. An absolute MUST READ' ***** 5 star reader review

KEEPING THIS SECRET WAS KILLING HER…

Sue Jackson has the perfect family. But when her teenage daughter Charlotte deliberately steps in front of a bus and ends up in a coma, she is forced to face a very dark reality.

Retracing her daughter’s steps, she finds a horrifying entry in Charlotte’s diary and is forced to head deep into her daughter's private world. In her hunt for evidence, Sue begins to mistrust everyone close to Charlotte, but is soon forced to look further – even into the depths of her own past.

Sue will do anything to protect her daughter. But what if she is the reason that Charlotte is in danger?

A gripping psychological thriller about the deadly secrets your children can keep, perfect for fans of M. W. Craven, Lisa Jewell, and Clare Mackintosh.

Praise for C.L. Taylor:

‘An enjoyable rollercoaster of a suspense novel with multiple twists.’ Daily Mail

‘This dark and creepy book is a must read.’ The Sun

‘A thrilling crime debut’ Woman Magazine

'Gripping, chilling and twisted… Kept me guessing all the way to the end… Will mess with your head!' ***** 5 star reader review

'An amazing fast-paced suspenseful read' ***** 5 star reader review

'A brilliant, tense, chilling suspense novel! If I could rate this book more than 5 stars, I would!' ***** 5 star reader review

Reviews

PRAISE FOR THE ACCIDENT:

‘An enjoyable rollercoaster of a suspense novel with multiple twists.’ Daily Mail

‘This dark and creepy book is a must read.’ The Sun

‘A thrilling crime debut’ Woman Magazine

YOUR FAVOURITE AUTHORS LOVE C.l. TAYLOR:

‘I absolutely loved it!’ Lisa Jewell

‘Wow this was exceptional! Clever, original and filled with tension, this is a story I won’t ever forget. C.L. Taylor’s best yet.’ Claire Douglas

'Clever, tense and satisfying' Andrea Mara

'I read it with my heart in my mouth.' Louise Candlish

‘Spine-chilling at every turn! One of the best thrillers of the year.’ Jeffery Deaver

‘A tense, twisty thrill-ride of stalking, obsession and revenge.’ TM Logan

‘I absolutely love C.L. Taylor’s writing.’ Liz Nugent

‘I absolutely loved this book and finished it in one sitting…In true C.L. Taylor style, it’s delightfully twisty.’ Katy Brent

About the author

C.L. Taylor is a Sunday Times bestselling author. Her psychological thrillers have sold over two million copies in the UK alone, been translated into over thirty languages, and optioned for television. Her 2019 novel, Sleep, her 2022 novel The Guilty Couple and her 2024 novel, Every Move You Make were all Richard and Judy picks. C.L. Taylor lives in Bristol with her partner and son.