Mark Edwards is the bestselling author and coauthor of over twenty books, including those he has written with Louise Voss. His latest thriller is The Wasp Trap. Originally from Hastings in East Sussex, Mark now lives in Wolverhampton, UK, with his wife, their children, three cats, and a golden retriever. Find out more at MarkEdwardsAuthor.com.

"Jaw-dropping plot twists...VERDICT Superbly satisfying psychological suspense from an author who isn't afraid to flirt with the shadowy side of human nature." --Booklist (starred review)

"I read this in one sitting, completely gripped. A fast-paced thriller, full of twists upon twists and tension you could cut with a knife. Hugely enjoyable." --Alex Michaelides

Praise for The Wasp Trap

"I loved this brilliant, edgy, character driven thriller with a passion. So clever and fresh with a wild and incredibly satisfying twist at the end." --Lisa Jewell

"Lies, betrayals, secrets and psychopaths - this thrill ride is a masterclass in page-turning, stomach churning tension. It's not often a book takes you truly by surprise, but The Wasp Trap does it again and again. All the stars!"--Ellery Lloyd

"Readers beware because you'll be up all night turning those pages until you reach the end."--Steve Cavanagh

"The ultimate - literal - locked room mystery, that hits you with twist after twist." --Ruth Ware

"Six former colleagues reunite after the death of their mentor in this propulsive suspense novel...with big and small revelations that are almost universally unpredictable. This will keep readers turning pages well into the night." --Publisher's Weekly

"An absolutely thrilling, tautly plotted puzzle." --Shelf Awareness

Publisher: Atria Books

Pub date: 2025-09-16

Length: 336 pages