Details Condition: BRAND NEW Format: Hardback ISBN: 9780751582765 Publisher: Sphere Overview Twelve Secrets is Robert Gold's Sunday Times bestselling debut thriller, a claustrophobic small-town mystery that launches the Ben Harper crime series. Twenty years after his brother's murder rocked their community, journalist Ben Harper returns home only to find a fresh killing dragging up buried secrets. Praised by crime writers and readers alike, this hardback edition is a must-have for thriller fans, book clubs and anyone who loves a twisty, character-driven mystery with real emotional weight. About the Book Ben Harper's life changed forever the day his older brother Nick was murdered by two classmates in the seemingly idyllic town of Haddley. The case shocked the nation, fractured his family, and cast a permanent shadow over the community. Two decades on, Ben has built a career as an investigative journalist and returned to Haddley, welcomed back into its close-knit fold. But when a new murder occurs, echoing the horror of the past, old wounds reopen and long-buried secrets surface. As Ben digs deeper, he realises everyone in Haddley - including those closest to him - may be hiding something, and the truth about his brother's death may not be what he always believed. Robert Gold weaves an atmospheric, tightly plotted mystery balancing investigative tension with genuine emotional depth. Inspired by the real towns of Putney and Barnes, fictionalised as Haddley and St Marnham, the setting feels authentic and lived-in. It's a gripping read for fans of contemporary British crime fiction, cold-case mysteries, and small-town secrets that refuse to stay buried, and it launched Gold's Ben Harper series to widespread acclaim, including recognition as a Sunday Times Best Crime Novel of the year. Sunday Times bestseller: A top ten hit praised by major crime authors and critics. Gripping small-town mystery: Cold-case tension combined with a fast-moving present-day investigation. Character-driven storytelling: Ben Harper's personal stakes give the plot genuine emotional weight. First in the Ben Harper series: A satisfying introduction for readers wanting to follow the series further. Durable hardback edition: A great gift or keeper copy for thriller fans and book clubs. About the Author Robert Gold grew up in Harrogate and began his career interning at CNN in Washington DC before working as the nationwide book buyer for Asda, later moving into UK publishing sales and marketing. His firsthand knowledge of Putney and Barnes informs the richly detailed setting of Twelve Secrets. The novel marked his debut as a solo novelist, following earlier collaborative work, and became an instant bestseller, establishing Gold as a compelling new voice in British crime fiction. Why You'll Love This Thriller A tense, twist-filled mystery with real heart, Twelve Secrets is perfect for fans of small-town secrets, cold cases, and morally complex characters - an unputdownable read for any thriller lover's shelf. Please Note: Cover may vary slightly from image shown; this is the UK hardback edition with ISBN 9780751582765.