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After the Sleepover: A totally unputdownable and gripping psychological suspense novel Kindle Edition

by Kerry Wilkinson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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“Gone. They’re gone.” Dylan’s wide-eyed mother bites her nails in desperation. “All three kids. They wanted to sleep outside. But I went to check this morning and… the tents are empty. They’re gone.”

Twenty-five years ago: teenage Leah had a sleepover with her three best friends. By morning, the other girls were missing. This small town has been searching for answers ever since. Now it’s happened again…

Three boys decide to camp in a field next to one of their homes. When dawn comes, dew glistens on their empty tents.

Overgrown farmland is searched. Three distraught families are desperate for news. A mother herself now, Leah’s heart breaks as terrible memories flood back…

Leah thought she knew what happened at the sleepover years ago but now another three children are missing. What if she was wrong? And how far will Leah have to go, to finally discover the truth, before it’s too late?

A completely addictive psychological thriller packed with twists, that will have you up all night racing through the pages. After the Sleepover can be enjoyed as a standalone read, and anyone who loves Shari Lapena, Lisa Jewell, or The Perfect Marriage won’t be able to put it down.

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‘OMG wow this had me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. I read this in one sitting could not put it down what a rollercoaster of a read… A very dark gripping thriller with a jaw-dropping ending which I did not see coming.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Full of twists and turns and a plot twist to make your jaw drop… fantastic.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Great jaw-dropping thriller!... Had me hooked from the very beginning… kept me guessing until the very end!’@mama_lovesfiction,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Wow this one had a sting in the tail. Really enjoyed… just as you think you’ve got it all figured out – boom – a massive twist! Loved it!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Terrific… An absolute page-turner, with smoke and mirrors being used to maximum effect… kept me gripped throughout!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Full of twists and turns and a plot twist to make your jaw drop…Another fantastic read from this author.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Kept me guessing all the way through… grabbed my attention immediately and took me on a fast-paced rollercoaster of a ride!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CK8XD93B
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bookouture (December 15, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 15, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1562 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 296 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 497 ratings

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Kerry Wilkinson

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17 April 2024: The Call

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Kerry Wilkinson has sold more than two million books - and had No.1 crime bestsellers in the UK, Australia, Canada, South Africa and Singapore. He has also written two top-20 thrillers in the United States. His book, Ten Birthdays, won the RNA award for Young Adult Novel of the Year in 2018 and Close To You won the International Thriller Award for best ebook in 2020.

As well as his Jessica Daniel series, Kerry has written a trilogy featuring private investigator Andrew Hunter, the Whitecliff series, the Silver Blackthorn trilogy - a fantasy-adventure serial for young adults - plus numerous standalone novels. He has been published around the world in more than a dozen languages.

Originally from the county of Somerset, Kerry spent way too long living in the north of England, picking up words like 'barm' and 'ginnel'.

When he's short of ideas, he rides his bike, hikes up something, or bakes cakes. When he's not, he writes it all down.

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This follow up book to #TheNightoftheSleepover is also gripping #psychologicalsuspense that #KerryWilkinson does so well. This #TheSleepoveSeries is a great one!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Jealous?
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2024
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Another disappearance rocks the town twenty years later. A mother and son duo is at the center of the mystery. Why is Leah involved again? Another kicker ending.
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Bootsy
5.0 out of 5 stars RIVETING
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2024
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This was such a suspenseful story leading the reader in several directions to figure out the ending of the plot of the story. We were given clues throughout, but the ending came as a surprise. A really good read.
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Debra C
4.0 out of 5 stars Well written, well thought out, tense and full of twists!
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2023
“Gone. They’re gone.”

No parent wants to hear those words after dropping their child off for a sleepover. After the Sleepover is an addictive, jaw dropping page turner! It's the follow up on Wilkinson's gripping and shocking book The Night of the Sleepover. I highly recommend reading The Night of the Sleepover prior to reading this book. It provides Leah's backstory and is a fantastic book!

Is it happening all over again? Twenty-five years ago, Leah was the only survivor of a sleepover where her three best friends went missing. She is now a parent, and her son attends school with the three teenage boys who go missing on a camping sleepover.

Kerry Wilkinson knows how to create tension and twist filled books. I could feel the fear, shock, and pain of the parents as they learned that their sons were missing. As the investigation begins, Leah doesn't want to be involved but the Investigators want to know if there is a connection between what happened the night of Leah's sleepover to the boy’s disappearance. One of her former classmates is the mother who hosted the camping sleepover on her farm, and she leans on Leah for support while waiting for answers.

This book had me feeling all kinds of emotions and I enjoyed coming up with my own suspect list while reading. Wilkinson kept me on my toes, while I was turning the pages and on the edge of my seat wanting more. I loved the tension, finger pointing, and twists in this book. The reveal was shocking and so well done. Once I picked my jaw up, I marveled at how well thought out this book was. After the Sleepover moves at a very nice pace and I appreciated that there was no down time in this book.

Well written, well thought out, tense and full of twists!
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Kay
3.0 out of 5 stars Book 2
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2023
Three teenage boys disappeared from backyard camping. One of the mothers contacted Leah who was an old classmate for help.

Leah has first-hand experience with missing children and is a local survivor celebrity if you will. Twenty-five years ago Leah and her friends had a sleepover but all the girls vanished by morning.

After the Sleepover is fine to read as a standalone. I do see several reviewers recommended reading the first novel The Night of the Sleepover beforehand. I'm not lost by any means and think Wilkinson has done a great job tying the story to the first. However, I see so many glowing reviews from those who read both.

I enjoyed the author's writing and this is my first novel by him. A bit of a slow burn, but After the Sleepover plot reels me in. I love the tension and it keeps me guessing. Unfortunately, I encountered a few errors with my advance listening audio edition. The big one? Mine doesn't have an ending! I feel it was cut short and went onto another book sample which sounds really good also, What My Husband Did, which I'll probably try.

Olivia Darnely's narration was okay. I don't mind listening to more books read by her even though this was a little dull without any excitement or urgency.

Thank you Bookouture Audio and Netgalley for this ALC.
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Adriana DeVault
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2024
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Really great series! I love how this one ended. I was wondering if the second would be as good as the first one but it definitely is! Leaves you guessing til the end and has a nice twist.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Thriller
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2023
Intrigue and Twists in a Small Town Mystery
"After the Sleep Over" pulls you into a complex web of secrets and suspense, set against the backdrop of a small town haunted by two kidnappings 25 years apart. While the blurb claims it's a standalone, I highly recommend reading the previous book first. It provides crucial context for the characters and the chilling mysteries that unfold.
Leah, the protagonist, is drawn back into the shadows of her past when three young boys go missing. As she investigates alongside one of the boys' mothers, she uncovers layers of deceit and hidden agendas within the seemingly idyllic community. The town's past trauma and unspoken secrets fuel the narrative, creating a palpable atmosphere of unease.
The author masterfully weaves together multiple timelines and perspectives, building suspense with each revelation. Red herrings abound, keeping you guessing until the very end. The final twist is truly shocking and satisfying, leaving you pondering long after the credits roll.
Leah is a compelling protagonist, her resilience and determination shining through even as she confronts painful memories. The supporting cast is equally well-developed, each harboring their own secrets and motivations.
Now, onto the narration: the fantastic British accent adds an extra layer of authenticity to the story set in the UK. The narrator's voice perfectly captures the characters' emotions and the book's overall atmosphere.
Overall, "After the Sleep Over" is a gripping audiobook that will keep you glued to your headphones. It's a must-listen for fans of suspenseful mysteries with complex characters and shocking twists.
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TAL59GRACE
5.0 out of 5 stars Twisty sequel!
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2023
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This duology kept me wondering who’s telling the truth? Who can I trust in this town? So many secrets, lies and twists. Great read!
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BookEater
5.0 out of 5 stars There needs to be a follow up
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 8, 2024
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Fantastic sequel but it still needs The Ending!
Twists and turns throughout. A story that stays glued in your hand until you’ve finished the book.
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Cegal
4.0 out of 5 stars Read it in one go
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 5, 2024
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Absolutely riveted by the plot and its ending However I would have liked more clarity about Leah’s secret which you can only sort of guess at the end. Unless there is a sequel?
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3.0 out of 5 stars disappointed by the ending…
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 14, 2024
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SPOILERS AHEAD

I really love this author and always like Kerry’s writing.the book kept me guessing throughout and I was pleased I managed to guess some of the outcome correctly, but then I felt cheated because the one big question that was dripping fed throughout the book, being what happened to the missing girls, was never actually answered.

I didn’t realise this was part two of a series, which shows how well it has been written as a standalone, but I don’t like it when a book leaves so many large unanswered questions that basically say, ‘you’ll have to read the next book to find out.’

I would have given it 5 stars, but feel too deflated by the ending hence the mark down. I really felt like there was an epilogue missing.
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AMcQ Denny
5.0 out of 5 stars After the Sleepover
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 11, 2024
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Follow on from Night of the Sleepover by Kerry Wilkinson. This was really well done with some real twists right up the end. Found myself cringing at thought of what 15year olds can do when they have been mentally scarred by parents. A great book and can’t wait for his next one. If you haven’t read any of his books start with these two. If you like move to the Jessica ones and you’ll be hooked.
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5.0 out of 5 stars After the sleepover..
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 27, 2023
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Good book and story was similar to the first book except it was boys disappearing. Must admit I don't think it was as good as the first one but still glad I read it. Look forward to reading more from this author
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