Titles in This Set:
The Girl Before
Believe Me
The Perfect Wife
Playing Nice

Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9789124021054

Overview:
Step into JP Delaney’s world of razor-sharp psychological suspense with this four-book collection. The Girl Before introduces Jane, who secures the opportunity to inhabit a beautiful, ultra-minimalist house designed by a reclusive architect. The catch is a strict, exacting rulebook she must follow. As the walls reveal secrets, Jane discovers the fate of Emma, the previous tenant, and wonders if her life might mirror a disturbing earlier story. In Believe Me, a drama student entangled with a divorce-law firm risks losing her own sense of reality as she stages a sequence of “truths” to ensnare a killer. The Perfect Wife follows Abbie as memory returns and reveals a missing chapter in her marriage to a tech-founder husband. Finally, Playing Nice knocks at the door of a family rocked by a babies-swapped scandal, forcing two households to navigate what it means to love, trust, and share. This set is a gripping, binge-ready page-turner for fans of twisty contemporary thrillers and cerebral suspense.

What Makes This Collection Special:
United by themes of memory, identity, and unreliable narration, these four novels build a cohesive and immersive reading journey. Delaney’s crisp, economical prose rewards careful attention to detail, with high-stakes plots that unfold through precise observations, shifting loyalties, and heart-pounding revelations. Each title stands on its own, yet together they form a complete gateway into modern psychological suspense: a brand-new reader can dive straight in, while longtime fans will appreciate the recurring tension between what characters know, what they reveal, and what remains hidden. The quartet also serves as an excellent gateway into Delaney’s broader oeuvre, including screen-adapted works and later titles, making it a desirable gift idea for thrill-seekers and collectors alike.

Books Included in This Collection:
The Girl Before
In this taut psychological thriller, Jane moves into a striking minimalist house with a set of rules as exacting as the architecture itself. As she battles isolation, a chilling discovery about the previous tenant, Emma, propels her toward a confrontation with truth and danger. Delaney’s signature clinical atmosphere and pulse-quickening twists keep readers off balance, delivering a memorable reading experience that lingers long after the final page. A standout choice for fans of airtight plots and clever misdirection.

Believe Me
Claire, a British drama student in New York, becomes entangled with a divorce-law firm that uses staged “truths” to entrap wives’ husbands. When one target becomes a murder suspect, Claire questions who is playing whom. The book braids tension, ethics, and double lives into a gripping conspiracy where nothing is as it seems and every confession could be a trap. It’s a perfect pick for readers who enjoy sharp dialogue, high-stakes manipulation, and twists that reframe what you thought you knew.

The Perfect Wife
Abbie wakes in hospital with no memory of how she arrived there and learns that five years earlier her husband, Tim, founded a groundbreaking tech company. As fragments return, the truth about Abbie Cullen-Scott’s identity—and her past life—with Tim emerges, forcing readers to reassess loyalty, ambition, and the price of progress. Delaney blends domestic thriller with techno-thriller vibes, crafting a propulsive narrative about memory, trust, and the stories people tell themselves to stay afloat.

Playing Nice
Pete Riley’s morning takes a devastating turn when a hospital revelation confirms his son isn’t biologically his. Miles Lambert proposes a radical plan: two families share their children rather than trade custody. The plan spirals into a broader inquiry about truth, consent, and the consequences of trying to do the right thing. This incisive, emotionally charged ride sits firmly in the lane of family-centered suspense, where every choice unravels a deeper ethical knot and leaves readers pondering long after the last page.

Who This Set Is Perfect For:
Thriller enthusiasts who love twisty, character-driven stories will treasure this four-book collection. It’s ideal for readers seeking intelligent, high-stakes mysteries with contemporary settings—perfect for fans of domestic suspense, psychological thrills, and smart plotting. Gift buyers will find a premium, cohesive set that appeals to book clubs, collectors, and BookTok-admiring readers alike. Whether you’re new to JP Delaney or building a complete shelf of his work, this collection offers a powerful, binge-worthy reading experience in one satisfying purchase.

Key Benefits:

• Four gripping psychological thrillers by a bestselling British author
• Unified reading journey with diverse, high-tension plots and twist endings
• Ideal for binge-reading sessions and book club discussions
• Premium paperback edition with consistent design across titles
• Great gift idea for thriller lovers and collectors
• Perfect entry point to JP Delaney’s work, including screen-adapted titles
• Engaging, thought-provoking themes around memory, truth, and control

About the Author:
JP Delaney is a British writer renowned for psychological suspense that blends meticulous plotting with visceral surprises. His breakout novel, The Girl Before, became a New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller and was adapted for BBC and HBO Max as a limited series. Believe Me, The Perfect Wife, Playing Nice, and My Darling Daughter followed in strong succession, reinforcing Delaney’s reputation for taut, morally complex thrillers. His latest release, The Move, arrived in hardback in March 2026, continuing his track record of page-turning narratives that captivate readers across the globe. Before writing under his own name, Delaney also published the Carnivia Trilogy as Jonathan Holt, a series set in present-day Venice that cemented his versatility in the thriller genre.

Why You’ll Love This Set:
This four-book collection is a complete, immersive gateway into Delaney’s signature blend of clinical precision and magnetic storytelling. Owning the full set offers clear value: a cohesive reading journey, consistent design for display, and the convenience of a single purchase that covers multiple moods—from chilling house-based suspense to spine-tingling domestic intrigue. It’s a premium, satisfying gift for readers who crave clever twists, vivid atmospheres, and memorable, conversation-starting finales.

Please Note: The individual books included in this listing will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover image shown in the image.