It’s Not What You Think

Clare Mackintosh author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers

Publishing:26th Mar '26

£16.99

This title is due to be published on 26th March, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

It’s Not What You Think cover

Escape with the gripping new psychological thriller from the Sunday Times bestseller

‘With trademark jaw-dropping twists this is a thought provoking and masterfully plotted thriller that I’ll be thinking about for a long time. An addictive, tense and very clever read’ CLAIRE DOUGLAS

'Clare Mackintosh has done it again with another unguessable twist. I’m absolutely furious with her' ERIN KELLY

He has a secret. She knows he’s lying…

YOU THINK YOU KNOW THE PEOPLE YOU LOVE

Nadeeka is certain Jamie is having an affair. She knows the tell-tale signs.

She’s been here before.

YOU THINK YOU KNOW WHO YOU CAN TRUST

When Jamie claims to be at work late, she knows he’s lying. He’s with another woman, and she’s determined to catch him in the act.

YOU THINK YOU KNOW HOW THE STORY ENDS

But when Nadeeka arrives home to confront him, Jamie can't explain himself. The house has become a crime scene…

Jamie is dead.

IT’S NOT WHAT YOU THINK

Praise for Clare Mackintosh:

'No one writes a twist like Clare Mackintosh' ― PAULA HAWKINS

'Compulsive, thrilling and just so beautifully done' ― LISA JEWELL

'A major talent' ― LEE CHILD

'So many jaw-dropping twists and turns' ― LUCY FOLEY

'I can’t stop thinking about it' ― LIANNE MORIARTY

'Arresting, ingenious'SUNDAY TIMES

'Dark, devilish, witty and wonderful' ― CHRIS WHITAKER

'Gripping, intense and thought-provoking' ― KARIN SLAUGHTER

Praise for Clare Mackintosh:

'Wickedly fun and smartly plotted' LUCY CLARKE

'Packed with suspects, twists and turns' ALEX MICHAELIDES

'Clever plot, engaging characters and smart, sharp writing' SHARI LAPENA

'Twisty and clever, with layered characters' KARIN SLAUGHTER

'Devilish, witty and wonderful' CHRIS WHITAKER

'Wonderfully assured and gripping' PETER JAMES

ISBN: 9780008742584

Dimensions: 240mm x 159mm x 28mm

Weight: 270g

400 pages