The Perfect Psychopath

Alice Hunter author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers

Publishing:22nd May '25

£9.99

This title is due to be published on 22nd May, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

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The new, must-read gripping and addictive psychological crime thriller from the bestselling author for 2025, guaranteed to shock you!

**Pre-order the gripping, new, edge-of-your-seat crime thriller from the bestselling author of the smash-hit novel The Serial Killer's Wife, now a major TV series**

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'Superbly written. Chillingly compulsive.' Jane Corry

**Pre-order the gripping, new, edge-of-your-seat crime thriller from the bestselling author of the smash-hit novel The Serial Killer's Wife, now a major TV series**

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'Superbly written. Chillingly compulsive.' Jane Corry

The mind is a dangerous place to hide…

Dr Eleanor Spencer is a well-respected psychologist with a seemingly perfect life. But when a series of women start to vanish, it dredges up memories of her sister’s unsolved disappearance and she finds herself drawn into the investigation.

Desperate, she turns to Lucas Hayne, a convicted serial murderer who revels in mind games. But when Lucas cryptically hints the answers lie buried in her past, Ellie’s carefully constructed world begins to splinter.

Because now she faces a terrifying possibility: the real monster might just be closer than she ever imagined.

Ellie has spent her career deciphering the minds of killers—but now, one of them is inside hers.

A gripping psychological suspense about betrayal, courage, and the darkness that can hide behind a seemingly trustworthy façade. Perfect for fans of K.L. Slater and B.A. Paris.

PRAISE FOR THE PERFECT PSYCHOPATH:

‘What an absorbing read. An enticing insight into the dark mindset of a serial killer. I couldn’t put it down.’ Amanda Robson

The Perfect Psychopath is Alice Hunter's best novel yet. Absolutely addictive, I was captivated from the first page to the last.‘ J.M. Hewitt

‘I swear I had almost every single character down as the killer at one point, but I still didn’t get it right! So brilliantly twisty. Will keep you guessing until the very last page. Loved it.’ Lucy Roth

‘Deviously constructed and utterly compelling. Led me down a twisty path and then grabbed me by the throat with an ending I did not see coming.’ Anne Wyn Clark

PRAISE FOR ALICE HUNTER:

'I tore through this edge-of-your-seat, up-all-night thriller that will have you asking how well you really know those closest to you. Hunter has created a menacing villain in John, a monster hiding in plain sight. Timely and gripping, don't miss this...

PRAISE FOR THE PERFECT PSYCHOPATH

'Superbly written. Chillingly compulsive.' Jane Corry

‘Merging the realities of prison life with a serial killer story, Alice Hunter has created an intriguing tale that keeps you guessing until the very end. I hope prison psychologist Dr. Ellie Spencer returns.’ Joy Kluver

‘What an absorbing read. An enticing insight into the dark mindset of a serial killer. I couldn’t put it down.’ Amanda Robson

The Perfect Psychopath is Alice Hunter's best novel yet. Absolutely addictive, I was captivated from the first page to the last.‘ J.M. Hewitt

‘I swear I had almost every single character down as the killer at one point, but I still didn’t get it right! So brilliantly twisty. Will keep you guessing until the very last page. Loved it.’ Lucy Roth

‘Deviously constructed and utterly compelling. Led me down a twisty path and then grabbed me by the throat with an ending I did not see coming.’ Anne Wyn Clark

Readers are obsessed with Alice Hunter:

‘I buzzed through this book in one sitting!’ Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘An addictive read, filled with suspense and clever twists right to the unexpected ending.' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I flew through this…a five-star read.’ Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This book was extremely captivating…so many twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat!’ Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘The book explores themes such as trust and deception with everything else in between…I found myself eagerly flicking the page to see what would happen next!’ Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This was one of my favourite thriller books I have read…absolutely fantastic!’ Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘400 pages gone in the blink of an eye!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Fast-paced and chilling’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘From start to finish this is a page turner – I could barely catch my breath’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This book blew me away’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Plenty of suspense, twists and turns – and an ending I did not predict!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This is one hell of a thriller’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘What a belting good story’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Such an addictive read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

ISBN: 9780008662844

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 22mm

Weight: 240g

352 pages