You really can’t beat the feeling of truly getting stuck in a book. Not being able to drag yourself away from a story is the best sign that it’s a good one, and for many people, a psychological thriller is their go-to.
If you love a book with an eerie, uneasy plot and heart-wrenching twists and turns, then there’s one that should be on your list. Magpie by Elizabeth Day, which was released in 2021, was described as the ‘most gripping psychological thriller of the year’ on Amazon. And for the month of June, you can get your hands on it for just 99p.
The book is one of hundreds available on the Kindle store for 99p just now. These deals change every month, so it’s worth checking every now and then to see if there’s anything that catches your eye.
Magpie follows the story of pregnant Marisa, who is a children’s book illustrator, and her boyfriend Jake, who have just moved into a new home in anticipation of starting their new family.
After suffering through a very troubled past, Marisa thinks her life couldn’t get any better with her new man by her side. That is, until a lodger moves into their property.
Kate is everything Marisa isn’t – polished, professional and seemingly with no sense of personal space or boundaries. Marisa notices her constantly overstepping the mark at home. Most notably, her unhealthy obsession with Jake and his oblivion to it.
With alarm bells ringing in her head, Marisa is on a mission to find out exactly who Kate is and what she wants with their family. And when the truth comes out, it’s more traumatising than she ever could have imagined.
This book is the true definition of a page-turner, guaranteed to keep you hooked with each twist and turn until the very end. Drawing on difficult themes of motherhood, cheating, greed and guilt, it’s no wonder Magpie has such impressive ratings on Amazon, with the average person scoring it four stars out of five.
One person said: “Could not put it down, it gripped me from the first few chapters. Well done Elizabeth Day, beautifully written. I absolutely loved it.”
Another raved: “An original tale with unexpected twists and turns. Wonderfully written to keep you engaged to the end. Will be reading more from this author.”
You can buy it here.