Front cover of The Wasp Trap by Mark Edwards, paperback

The Wasp Trap - Mark Edwards

Mark Edwards

£9.99
  • Pages · 416 pages
  • Publication Date · 29/01/2026
  • Genre · Thriller / suspense
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The most gripping thriller of 2026, from the multi-million copy bestselling author of Here to Stay and The MagpiesTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERWATERSTONES THRILLER OF THE MONTH`I loved this. incredibly satisfying' Lisa Jewell`I read this in one sitting. Hugely enjoyable' Alex Michaelides`Twisty, clever, often funny, always inventive' Elly Griffiths`Sharp, fast-paced and brilliantly plotted. I loved it' Clare Mackintosh`Hits you with twist after twist' Ruth Ware`You'll be up all night' Steve Cavanagh`This is AMAZING' Marian Keyes******It starts with an invitation. A dinner party, years after you all last worked together. When everything ended so suddenly - and shockingly. It is a long time for secrets to be kept. For lies to be uncovered. For revenge to be planned. Is it a party? Or is it a trap . . . ******See what readers are already saying about The Wasp Trap, the latest thriller from the 5 million copy bestselling author of The Magpies and Here to Stay `Wow, what a ride! Hooked me from the very first page and didn't let go' ★★★★★ `More twists than you can shake a stick at. Mark Edwards never disappoints' ★★★★★ `My goodness, what a great read! Compelling, and definitely his best so far' ★★★★★ `Totally loved it, if I could I would rate it higher' ★★★★★ `This isn't just a book, it's a full-throttle roller coaster' ★★★★★ * The Wasp Trap is a Sunday Times bestseller in paperback fiction, 15/2/26

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