The Forgotten Bride: A twisty psychological thriller by Philip Anthony Smith. (The Bride Book 1)

Name: The Forgotten Bride: A twisty psychological thriller by Philip Anthony Smith. (The Bride Book 1)
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Rating: 4.2 (768 reviews)
Author: Philip Anthony Smith

by Philip Anthony Smith

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4.2 stars from 768 reviews. Top 92% of Mystery Thriller books we track.

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You love psychological thrillers where the real tension comes from what happens after the crime, not just during it.
You're drawn to unreliable narrators and mind games that keep you second-guessing what's real.
You want a domestic thriller with genuine emotional stakes alongside the mystery of whodunnit.

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You prefer mysteries where the puzzle gets solved neatly by the final chapter.
You need a protagonist you can root for without complications or moral ambiguity.
You're looking for a straightforward crime procedural rather than a character study wrapped in suspense.

About this book

Ten years ago, Olivia Lakewell disappeared on her wedding day outside a chapel in California. She was held captive in an underground bunker for a decade, subjected to psychological manipulation and terror by someone who never revealed their identity or motives. Olivia has now escaped. However, her return to freedom is complicated. Her fiancé has moved on, her daughter barely remembers her, and her former life is unrecognizable. As she attempts to rebuild, she discovers a web of secrets, betrayal, and ongoing danger. She must uncover who took her, why she was kept alive, and whether the threat has truly ended. This psychological thriller follows Olivia's struggle to reclaim her life while navigating the psychological aftermath of her captivity and the mystery surrounding her abduction. The Forgotten Bride is the first book in The Bride series by Philip Anthony Smith.

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Currently around #55K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Climbing the charts — 76% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.2★ from 768 reviews

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