At last, Mark has found the perfect woman. There's just one small problem - his wife.
Married couple Mark and Cecilia seem to have it all - looks, wealth, love. But behind closed doors, things are very different - they live in silent resentment, their marriage broken by the shattering loss of the child they so desperately wanted.
Enter Alice - Mark's idea of the perfect woman. She appears from nowhere and offers Mark the chance of a new life filled with love, passion, and - finally - the joys of parenthood. Everything he's ever dreamed of.
But there's a catch.
Mark can't leave Cecilia because she knows a dark secret from his past that would ruin him if it was revealed. And he's sure she'd be more than happy to use it against him if he betrayed her.
Mark's future with Alice seems doomed. Until one night, in a secluded cottage on the Dorset coast, they hatch an unspeakable plan that might bring devastating ruin, or life-long happiness.
But who is Alice, really? And can love ever begin with murder?
The Woman on the Bench is a gripping psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Mark Edwards, K. L. Slater, and Daniel Hurst.
What readers are saying about The Woman on the Bench :
"A knock-out debut , THE WOMAN ON THE BENCH by the talented Eliot Stevens is literally SPELLBINDING! A psychological suspense thriller with a killer twist. Intricate, complex, and devilishly clever . 5 stars." - JDCMustReadBooks
"This book was a winner . The plot is very clever and engaging, I was hooked from the beginning . . I highly recommended it." -Booksprout Reviewer
". could not put this book down . I wasn't sure where this was headed but it was a thriller that kept me up late into the night! Lots of twists and turns and the ending is a DOOZY!!" -Netgalley Reviewer
"BLOODY BRILLIANT! This novel is written in a super clever way. 10/10 for the clever writing ." -Sabi Reads
"Finished this brilliant novel in six hours! Well written and an excellent story. .takes your breath away." -Goodreads Reviewer
"I don't even know where to start... I honestly did not see that ending coming and I was floored. This was such a great read that will honestly have your head spinning !!!" -Booksprout Reviewer
