Books like The Safe House by Nicci French
Samantha Laschen is a specialist in post‑traumatic stress disorder who has moved to the coast to escape her past and focus on her young daughter. When the police request that she take in Fiona Mackenzie, a girl whose parents were brutally murdered, Samantha faces a dilemma: welcoming Fiona into her home could expose her and her daughter to unforeseen dangers. The book follows Sam as she navigates the complexities of trauma, safety, and compassion in the face of a threatening environment.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Thriller/Psychological Thriller
Authors: Nicci French
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