Heidi Perks | Paperback | June 2026

Five people walk into a cafe. One of them intends to commit murder. This is the jaw-droppingly brilliant new thriller fromSunday Timesbestselling author Heidi Perks.

‘I couldn’t stop turning the pages’ Andrea Mara
‘A pulse-pounding thriller’ Lucy Clarke
‘Keeps you guessing right until the end’ TM Logan

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You are one of five strangers whose day will start with the worst phone call imaginable.

Your loved one is in danger.

They are part of a group trapped in a caf in a sleepy marina town.

• The young barista on the early shift
• The bestselling novelist looking for a writing spot
• The husband on his way back from a work trip
• The influencer mum whose picture-perfect life isnt the whole truth
• The woman starting her birthday with a quiet coffee

As the hours tick by it will soon become clear that one of them has a secret they would kill to keep.

How well do you know the person closest to you?

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MORE PRAISE FORIT ENDS HERE:

‘Superbly gripping thriller’Crime monthly

‘Original, nail-biting and compulsive, It Ends Here is a stunning psychological thriller… the plot is terrific but it’s Perks’ vividly drawn characters and emotional acuity that make this a truly thrilling read.’ Gilly Macmillan

‘Such a refreshing take on the whodunnit. Emotional, tense and twisty, as weve come to expect from the brilliant Heidi Perks. This is definitely her best yet. An absolute must-read!’ Caz Frear

Makes you question how well we ever really know those closest to us. Tense, twisty and unputdownable Asia Mackay

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Author Info

Heidi Perksis theSunday Timesbestselling author ofNow You See Her, which was a Richard and Judy Book Club pick,Come Back for Me,Three Perfect LiarsandThe Whispers.The Other Guestis her fifth novel. Heidi is a voracious reader of crime and thrillers and is fascinated by the darker side of our closest relationships. Heidi lives in Bournemouth with her husband and two children.