Summary
A gripping and highly original psychological thriller from the 5 million copy bestselling author.
Summer 1999. Will joins five other idealistic graduates working for an eccentric psychology professor. They’re going to launch a website to change online dating forever. No one expects it to end in tragedy.
Twenty-five years later, Will gets an invitation—a dinner party. A chance to see the old gang again. But as soon as he arrives, something doesn’t seem right. There’s an unexpec…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781405971485 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1405971487 |
| Author: | Mark Edwards |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 416 |
| Release Date: | 16 June 2026 |
| Weight: | 290g |
| Dimensions: | 197mm x 129mm x 29mm |
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Critics Review
I loved this brilliant, edgy, character driven thriller with a passion. So clever and fresh with a wild and incredibly satisfying twist at the end – Lisa JewellI read this in one sitting, completely gripped. A fast-paced thriller, full of twists upon twists and tension you could cut with a knife. Hugely enjoyable. – ALEX MICHAELIDESThis is AMAZING…I devoured it in two compulsive sittings. ‘Gripped’ doesn’t even come close!! – MARIAN KEYESGreat and vivid characterisation that kept me guessing and surprises up to the very last page, this is a highly entertaining read. – LIZ NUGENT, author of Strange Sally DiamondNever trust a reunion – especially one in a Mark Edwards thriller… Tense, artful and satisfying, The Wasp Trap buzzes between past and present delivering one deadly sting after another – LOUISE CANDLISHThe plot swerves in an entirely unpredictable direction , providing an intriguing mystery that turns on their mentor’s work on the behaviour of psychopaths * Sunday Times *The ultimate - literal - locked room mystery, that hits you with twist after twist. – RUTH WAREThis locked-room mystery is a super satisfying edge-of-your-seat thriller * Sun *The Wasp Trap is a compelling mystery that explores the consequences of human behaviour. Whether it’s falling in love, keeping secrets or committing murder, this tightly plotted page-turner reveals, piece-by-nail-biting-piece, how the sins of the past can shape our present in violent ways. Full of Edwards’ trademark twists and peopled with a fascinating cast of characters, this deserves to be a smash-hit. – FIONA CUMMINSTwisty, clever, often funny, always inventive, The Wasp Trap takes the reunion thriller into new and exciting places. – ELLY GRIFFITHS
About The Author
Mark Edwards
Mark Edwards writes psychological thrillers in which scary things happen to ordinary people. He has sold 5 million books since his first novel, The Magpies, was published in 2013, and has topped the bestseller lists numerous times.
His other novels include:
- The Wasp Trap
- Follow You Home
- The Retreat
- Because She Loves Me
- The Hollows
- Here to Stay
He has also co-authored six books with Louise Voss.
Originally from Hastings in East Sussex, Mark now lives in Wolverhampton with his wife, their children, two cats and a golden retriever.
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