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  • The Confession: An addictive psychological thriller from M. A. Hunter

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The Confession: An addictive psychological thriller from M. A. Hunter

by M A Hunter (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars (241)

A BRAND NEW pulse-pounding psychological thriller from M. A. Hunter ⚠️👀 If you like Claire Douglas and Lisa Jewell then you will LOVE this! 📚🩸

'I loved this rollercoaster ride of a novel, full of unexpected twists and turns. Read it in one sitting!' - Jill Childs

How far would you go to keep your secrets buried?

Everyone has secrets they would prefer to keep buried, but that’s what makes me so good at what I do. I’ve always been able to sense when people are lying, be it through their body language or the way they speak. As a criminologist, I’ve made it my life’s mission to help those who’ve suffered miscarriages of justice appeal their wrongful convictions.

Thirty years ago, my 13-year-old sister was murdered and it felt like a part of me died with her. I wasn’t there when she needed me most, and I will never forgive myself. That’s what motivates me to help those who can’t help themselves.

But now someone is messing with me. They’re threatening to expose me if I don’t confess to my greatest secret. They want to ruin my reputation, but they don’t realise I won’t give up without a fight... or how far I will go to keep the truth hidden.

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'This book is truly a masterpiece! A psychological thriller that had me gripped from the beginning and was relentless with twists and turns. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

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'Gripping locked room style thriller!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

'The story is intense and haunting. It had me questioning everyone and everything.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

'The twists were all brilliant, but the final one was truly jaw-dropping.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

'Woah!! This author has yet again written an absolutely brilliant psychological thriller!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

Praise for M. A. Hunter:

'Deliciously dark and twisty!' Michelle Dunne

'This one haunted me after I finished' Valerie Keogh

'Hunter does a fantastic job of ramping up the tension. My heart was in my mouth as I raced to the conclusion' Keri Beevis

'Brilliantly plotted and written with characters so lifelike they practically jump off the page' J. A. Baker

'I read this book in a single sitting. It’s a fantastic story with the most amazing characters, who I can guarantee will stay with you for a very long time!' Lynda Stacey

'Clever and compelling! I loved everything about this one: the concept, the setting, the structure...' Lesley Kara

'Fresh, pacey, and exciting! You’ll be racing to the finish at breakneck speed!' L C North

'I sprinted to finish this heart pounding tale of deception, a real nail biter!' Gemma Rogers

'A fast-paced psychological thriller that will keep you up all night!' Diana Wilkinson

'Clever and original. An exceptional, dark and tense read, with breath-taking twists. Highly recommended!' D. E. White

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M. A. Hunter is the alter ego of Stephen Edger, the bestselling author of psychological and crime thrillers, including the Kate Matthews series. Living in Southampton, he uses his insider knowledge to deliver realistic and unsettling suspense on every page. M.A. enjoys reading anything that will keep him awake at night and is a passionate advocate for contemporary cinema.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0F4W1RH6Q
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Boldwood Books
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 4 Dec. 2025
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.8 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 282 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1835617540
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  • Best Sellers Rank: 1,469 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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M.A. HUNTER is the pseudonym of prolific author STEPHEN EDGER, an Amazon Kindle UK and USA No 1 bestselling writer of crime and psychological thrillers. His body of work, including The Boat Party, Sleepwalker, The Woman on Platform 8, and The Tenants, has been likened to Freida McFadden, Lisa Jewell, and T.M. Logan.

In 2024 he was formally diagnosed with both Autism and ADHD, and he believes the wiring of his unique mind is what allows him to write three books per year, despite a full-time job and young family. He is a vocal advocate of neurodivergent acceptance, regularly posting about the challenges of living in a neurotypical world through his social media channels and TikTok.

Away from writing, he is a huge film buff with an encyclopaedic knowledge of actors and directors from the 1980s and 1990s. He enjoys walking his dogs (though not in the rain), cooking, and plotting future projects.

He hails from Darlington, grew up in London, but is now settled in Southampton with his wife and two children and is currently working on his first television screenplay.

M.A. Hunter also writes under the name Stephen Edger.

You can follow M.A. Hunter on socials as @AnAutieAuthor.

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My first read from M.A. Hunter. Will not be my last. I was gripped from start to finish. Lots of twists and turns and a few red herrings to keep you guessing! I finished it in one sitting. Now to go read some of his other works!
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  • Shelly W.
    5 out of 5 stars
    A five star psychological thriller.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 December 2025
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    Abbey is a celebrated criminologist, whose speciality is helping people who have been wrongly accused of crimes. However, Abbey has a secret of her own. When she was 15, Abbeys sister disappeared and her body was found in a ravine. Abbeys evidence was mostly responsible for the man who was accused of her sisters murder going to jail, for that and for other crimes. Now Abbey is receiving blackmail notes, saying someone knows she lied, and the truth will come out. Abbey is determined to find out who is sending the notes, who wants to ruin her career and reputation.

    This is a tense and twisted page turner of a plot, that kept me reading well into the night. A fabulous psychological thriller which I highly recommend. Thank you for my advance copy.

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  • Ney
    4 out of 5 stars
    Great first read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 January 2026
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    A great read from an author that is new to me. I recently won a competition and received 2 of this author's books, so naturally I chose another of their books that has been on my tbr since it came out last year. I was impressed and glad I finally got round to trying this author's work!

    I found it to be an interesting and engaging concept with the fmc being a criminologist working to reverse miscarriages of justice. I feel like I've not seen this before so the story felt fresh.

    I was invested from the beginning when it is revealed the main character has a secret she is trying to keep hidden. The action is twisty and well paced. Although some parts were a litttle predictable, I still really enjoyed this story.

    After the buildup the ending felt a little quick, but it was still a good story.

    Looking forward to more from this author!

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  • Andrea Anderson
    3 out of 5 stars
    Crime read.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 December 2025
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    Thi is my first read from this author. I did struggle with the characters in this read.an okay read could of been a lot better book.Abbey Verita sister was murdered 30 years ago she had a hidden secrets that all come to the surface. The killer claimed to be innocent of the crime.was he innocent or guilty?

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  • karen Campbell
    5 out of 5 stars
    A THRILLER AT ITS BEST!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 January 2026
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    Another edge of your seat thriller from M A Hunter . I read this book in one sitting . Its totally gripping and very tense with so so many twists and turns. Ive read every book by this amazing author and not once have I ever been disappointed . Another masterpiece up his sleeve !! Excellent!!

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  • June.Reads
    4 out of 5 stars
    binge-read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 March 2026
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    What a ride!

    This one was a binge-read for me, and it had been a while since it happened.

    Lots of twists and turns, suspicion of everyone... For once, I did find out who did what at some point, but I still enjoyed it. It is fast-paced, and with short chapters, it keeps you wanting more, which is what I like about a good thriller.

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  • Dan
    5 out of 5 stars
    Riveting
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 December 2025
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    Amazing book, the story is just soooo riveting and I couldn't put it down and in less than 24 hours I had read it all.

    Full of twists and turns and an absolute brilliant read, well done M A Hunter another amazing book

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  • GraemeCumming
    5 out of 5 stars
    Devoured in 24 hours
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 May 2026
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    Hadn't read anything by MA Hunter before. I certainly will again. I'd be lying if I said I didn't see any of the twists and turns coming, but there were enough surprises in there to keep me on the edge of my seat. Under normal circumstances, I'll be lucky to read a book in a week. This one was devoured in a little over 24 hours. And that's probably all you need to know!

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  • Laura
    4 out of 5 stars
    Gripping read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 January 2026
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    Not my usual genre to go for but really enjoyed it! It was fast paced and kept me wondering / trying to figure it out the whole way through. I like a book that makes me think and I read it in just over 24 hours - really liked it!

    Would definitely read more from this author, it kept me gripped and I really liked the writing style.

    Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC :)

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