13th Girl

12 girls gone. Can she save The 13th Girl?After decades in a mental health hospital, Dee knows that people find her creepy – because they tell her so. Once the reluctant star of an infamous documentary, she is trying to blend back into the outside world. But when a string of local girls disappear, only to be found dead days later, she becomes fixated on the case and decides to film her own True Crime documentary.There is a serial killer on the loose - The Righteous Wraith. Girls are being found one by one, their bodies gruesomely staged in the most innocent public spaces. With the killer taunting the police and public fear mounting, the armchair detectives begin pointing fingers at one suspect. But for Dee, something isn’t adding up.She knows what it’s like to be accused of something that you didn’t do.She resolves to prove his innocence, unmask the real killer, and save The 13th Girl.But who will believe her?A dark, inventive thriller perfect for fans of Chris Carter, Alice Feeney and C.J. Scuse.Praise for N V Peacock:‘A twisty-turny original take on the serial killer thriller. A truly captivating and, at times, chilling read.’ C.J. Skuse, author of Sweetpea‘A twisted, chilling journey to the darkest side of human nature. I burned through Little Bones in a day.’ Chris Whitaker, author of We Begin at the End‘An exciting new voice in thriller fiction.’ Sarah Pinborough, author of Behind Her Eyes‘Wow – this deftly plotted, twisty – and twisted – thriller got under my skin and chilled me to the bone! Excellent from the first page until the last. This is a debut not to be missed.’ Sam Carrington, author of The Open House‘Darkly addictive and creepy as hell… lingers long after the last page.’ Jane Isaac, author of Hush Little Baby‘Dark, chilling, original and compulsive, I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough!’ A A Chaudhuri, author of The Loyal Friend‘Geez! What a book!…suspense, intrigue, action, murder, a crazy serial killer, a great whodunit, great sleuthing and great police work… a few crazy twists and turns! I definitely recommend’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘Wow, what a book…I could not put it down. Would definitely recommend to others’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘An intense and twisted page-turner…This book had me on the edge of my seat from start to finish, I couldn’t put it down… a truly thrilling read.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘…near perfection in every way. This is one of those top tier murder mysteries that keeps you guessing. There are so many twists and turns…I was…captivated.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘Oh. Whoa. This book…The tension is immediate and slowly ratchets up with each chapter…making it impossible to put down…The ending left me literally reeling. The world will go away as you read this… Clever, diabolical and completely delicious…Colour me a lifetime fan.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘What a nerve-wracking read! interesting and believable and quite different from other psychological thrillers I’ve read recently.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

N V Peacock (Nicky) lives in Northamptonshire. She has a degree in creative writing, loves True Crime, and has a darkly devious mind. In her spare time she runs a local writers’ group.