From the Darkest Heart

INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER. From a crime psychology and profiling expert. He is a monster hated by all. Except for her… When Sophie was eight, the charming Mattie Melgren entered her life – her mother Amelia-Rose's new man. He replaced... the father for the girl. Sophie and her mother enjoyed his love and kindness for several years, unaware that Mattie and the serial killer terrorizing North London, known as The Shadow, were the same person. They were not even alarmed that all the killer's victims bore a striking resemblance to Amelia-Rose… Mattie was caught and sentenced to life, but many still have doubts about his guilt. He became a true celebrity. Meanwhile, the life of his shattered family was completely ruined. Now, twenty years later, Sophie receives a letter from Battlemaut prison informing her that Mattie is dying of cancer and wants to meet. Perhaps Sophie will finally get the answers to the questions that have tormented her all her life. But will this truth set her free – or become the final, deadly blow?.. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- “Absolutely gripping, twisted story. A clear contender for Best Thriller of 2022.” – John Marrs “Wildly compelling, sophisticated, terrifying.” – Chris Whitaker “Impossible to put down.” – Alex Michaelides