There’s a stranger in your house…
When her stepmother dies unexpectedly, Caro returns to her childhood home in Derbyshire. She hadn’t seen Elizabeth in years, but the remote farmhouse offers refuge from a bad relationship, and a chance to start again.
But going through Elizabeth’s belongings unearths memories Caro would rather stay buried. In particular, the story her stepmother would tell her, about two little girls and the terrible thing they do.
As heavy snow traps Caro in the village, where her neighbours stare and whisper, Caro is forced to question why Elizabeth hated her so much, and what she was hiding. But does she really want to uncover the truth?
A haunting and twisty story about the lies we tell those closest to us, perfect for fans of Ruth Ware and Cass Green. If you love CUCKOO, don’t miss Sophie Draper’s brand-new mystery MAGPIE, available to order now!
Readers love CUCKOO:
A heart-stopping ending‘A remarkably, taut and chilling debut. I absolutely loved it. Brilliant writing. All the creepiness. ’ CLAIRE ALLAN
will keep the reader gripped to the end‘Sophie Draper is a remarkable new voice, combining beautiful writing with a gothic creepiness and a level of suspense which ’ STEPHEN BOOTH
brilliant, sinister debut'A that creeps under your skin and keeps you hooked until the shocking ending' ROZ WATKINS
This is what a horror story is supposed to be!‘Wow! Super spooky and absolutely wonderful in all its gothic glory’ NETGALLEY REVIEWER
Psychological fiction at its best. Five Stars‘The ending was amazing. ’ NETGALLEY REVIEWER
"jaw-dropping"‘I never use the term but it best describes the rest of this spectacular read!’ NETGALLEY REVIEWER
The ending BLEW. ME. AWAY.‘ I feel like I’m going to have a book hangover now. SO, SO GOOD’ NETGALLEY REVIEWER
‘Spooky and absorbing. I was gripped from the first page!’ CASS GREEN