{"product_id":"9780008662844","title":"The Perfect Psychopath","description":"Author: Alice Hunter\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780008662844\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: HarperCollins Publishers\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 10 Nov 2025\u003cbr\u003ePages: 352\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e**The gripping, new, edge-of-your-seat crime thriller from the bestselling author of the smash-hit novel \u003cem\u003eThe Serial Killer's Wife, \u003c\/em\u003enow a major TV series**\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e–––––––––––\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mind is a dangerous place to hide…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr Eleanor Spencer is a well-respected psychologist with a seemingly perfect life. But when a series of women start to vanish, it dredges up memories of her sister’s unsolved disappearance and she finds herself drawn into the investigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesperate, she turns to Lucas Hayne, a convicted serial murderer who revels in mind games. But when Lucas cryptically hints the answers lie buried in her past, Ellie’s carefully constructed world begins to splinter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause now she faces a terrifying possibility: the real monster might just be closer than she ever imagined.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEllie has spent her career deciphering the minds of killers—but now, one of them is inside hers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA gripping psychological suspense about betrayal, courage, and the darkness that can hide behind a seemingly trustworthy façade. Perfect for fans of K.L. Slater and B.A. Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘What an absorbing read. An enticing insight into the dark mindset of a serial killer. I couldn’t put it down.’ Amanda Robson\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cem\u003eThe Perfect Psychopath\u003c\/em\u003e is Alice Hunter's best novel yet. Absolutely addictive, I was captivated from the first page to the last.‘ J.M. Hewitt\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘I swear I had almost every single character down as the killer at one point, but I still didn’t get it right! So brilliantly twisty. Will keep you guessing until the very last page. Loved it.’ Lucy Roth\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Deviously constructed and utterly compelling. Led me down a twisty path and then grabbed me by the throat with an ending I did not see coming.’ Anne Wyn Clark\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I tore through this edge-of-your-seat, up-all-night thriller that will have you asking how well you really know those closest to you. Hunter has created a menacing villain in John, a monster hiding in plain sight. Timely and gripping, don't miss this one.' Katy Brent\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘A stunning debut … It richly deserves to be a hit.’ \u003cem\u003eDaily Mail\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘The steadily unfurling plot … kept me hooked. The final double twist, too, is well worth waiting for.’ \u003cem\u003eMy Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘This book hooks you in to the drama straight away and does not let you go, even on the last page. Brilliant.’ \u003cem\u003eSun\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Wow, what a read! Alice Hunter is the queen of the serial killer thriller.’ J.M. Hewitt\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Twisty and suspenseful.’ Jane Corry\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Absolutely gripping and a brilliant premise – how well does anyone ever know anyone else? Fantastic.’ Catherine Cooper\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘A one-sitting read that absolutely gripped me from the first page.’ C S Green\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Twisty, turny, tense and so very, very clever.’ Susi Holliday\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Smart, assured and wickedly twisty.’ Jenny Blackhurst\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘A gripping story of secrets, manipulation and power in a quiet Cotswolds village. Terrific!’ Mick Finlay\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Scarily believable – what does go on behind closed doors? A twisty, addictive read, and brilliantly written – highly recommended.' Elisabeth Carpenter\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Another cracking read from Alice Hunter. Compelling intrigue from the queen of page turners.’ Amanda Robson\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Compelling, twisty and completely consuming. The pace is electric, the story kept me guessing all the way. I literally couldn’t put it down.’ Darren O’Sullivan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46665344909470,"sku":"HPC-9780008662844","price":22.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780008662844.jpg?v=1775101820","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780008662844","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}