I love him. I trust him... But what if I'm wrong? Whisper Falls is a fresh start for Madison and her fiancé Cooper. The safe, quiet town on the shores of a beautiful lake is the perfect place to spend the rest of their lives. But then Madison learns that Cooper's high-school girlfriend Celia disappeared after a party. Three days later, her body was found in the lake. And the town thinks it wasn't an accident. Madison loves Cooper, but she can't help wondering. She has to know the truth. But if she starts asking questions, what other secrets will be revealed? Will she meet the same fate as the woman who came before her? A dark, gripping psychological thriller with a brilliant twist, The One Before is perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter, Gillian Flynn and Rachel Caine. See what everyone is saying about The One Before: "Smith knows how to deliver what us thrill lovers are seeking! Thrills like an amusement park, chills you to the bone... Shocks that will make you gasp! Highly, highly recommend!... You do not want to start unless you have no plans and definitely not before bed!... Absolutely without a doubt UNPUTDOWNABLE!" Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "An excellent thriller!... Kept me guessing until the very end. Highly recommended!" Julia Shkolnik, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "One of my favourite authors... Compelling... Kept me guessing. I read this in one sitting, I just couldn't put it down and I had to know the truth." Book Candles Cats, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Such an intriguing read!... a twist on the classical thriller. Recommend it and love it!" Camilla tra le righe