Don’t speak. Don’t move. Don’t even breathe.

After a whirlwind romance, widow Lisa thinks she's found her perfect match in senior policeman Alex. He's everything she needs—a devoted husband and caring stepfather to her daughter Bella.
And, like Lisa, he knows what it is to lose someone precious. Alex suffered his own bereavement when his previous partner, Polly, passed away.

But is he really Mr. Right?

As Alex’s charm gradually morphs into rigid control, Lisa realises that he has a dark side, that she has married a man she doesn’t really know.

When she discovers a note left by his deceased wife Polly which seems to imply that Alex may have been responsible for her death, Lisa fears that she and Bella may be in mortal danger.

But escaping a man who wears a badge and knows how to hunt isn't just difficult—it could be deadly.

Let’s Play Dead – the shocking psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Liane Moriarty, and Sally Hepworth.