15 Best mystery books like The Playgroup by Leah Mercer

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The Playgroup

By: Leah Mercer

3.89

Format: 258 pages, Kindle Edition

Breath catches in my throat and terror grips me as my daughter’s favourite jumper slides into focus…

If you liked the mystery plot in The Playgroup by Leah Mercer , here is a list of 15 books like this:

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1. Not My Mother

By: Theo Baxter

4.13

Format: 294 pages, Kindle Edition

Jake’s mom went to hospital. Someone else came back.Carly has a complicated personal life. She’s be… read more

Similar categories in Theo Baxter's Not My Mother book and Leah Mercer's The Playgroup

  • mystery
  • thriller
  • psychological thriller
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2. The Baby I Stole

By: McGarvey Black

4.37

Format: 312 pages, Kindle Edition

My husband and I are desperate for a baby. So I stole one. All my adult life, I’ve longed for a … read more

Similar categories in McGarvey Black's The Baby I Stole book and Leah Mercer's The Playgroup

  • psychological thriller
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3. Her Daughter

By: Jen Craven

4.21

Format: 340 pages, Kindle Edition

When my best friend’s teenage daughter comes to see me, I know something is wrong. With tear-filled… read more

Similar categories in Jen Craven's Her Daughter book and Leah Mercer's The Playgroup

  • thriller
  • fiction
  • audiobook
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4. The Wife's Baby

By: Daniel Hurst

4.22

Format: 264 pages, Kindle Edition

My husband is not perfect, but our daughter is. But now she’s in danger… When Tuppence was born, I… read more

Similar categories in Daniel Hurst's The Wife's Baby book and Leah Mercer's The Playgroup

  • mystery
  • thriller
  • psychological thriller
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5. The Birth Mother

By: A.J. Carter

3.99

Format: 334 pages, Kindle Edition

She’s taking her child back.My name is Lizzie, and five years ago I adopted a beautiful baby girl. … read more

Similar categories in A.J. Carter's The Birth Mother book and Leah Mercer's The Playgroup

  • thriller
Cover of The Godchild by Miranda Rijks

6. The Godchild

By: Miranda Rijks

4.24

Format: 268 pages, Kindle Edition

They were just a normal family living normal lives. Then Alicia arrived.After her own mother myster… read more

Similar categories in Miranda Rijks's The Godchild book and Leah Mercer's The Playgroup

  • mystery
  • thriller
  • psychological thriller
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7. The New Son

By: Iain Maitland

3.76

Format: 268 pages, Kindle Edition

Nina always wanted a child of her own. Now she has one.Nina feels trapped. Her partner Gary is cont… read more

Similar categories in Iain Maitland's The New Son book and Leah Mercer's The Playgroup

  • thriller
  • fiction
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8. She Won't Leave

By: James Caine

4.07

Format: 243 pages, Kindle Edition

She has taken over my life. Everything was perfect until tragedy brought my mother-in-law, Delores… read more

Similar categories in James Caine's She Won't Leave book and Leah Mercer's The Playgroup

  • mystery
  • thriller
  • psychological thriller
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9. The Secrets Next Door

By: Sally Royer-Derr

3.92

Format: 246 pages, Kindle Edition

What does she know? On a leafy, suburban street, curtains are subtly twitched to watch the new n… read more

Similar categories in Sally Royer-Derr's The Secrets Next Door book and Leah Mercer's The Playgroup

  • psychological thriller
  • fiction
  • mystery
  • thriller
  • audiobook
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10. Which Child: The Sensational Psychological Thriller

By: Shane Spyre

3.62

Format: 326 pages, Kindle Edition

The unputdownable debut psychological thriller about a seemingly perfect crime Sarah has four id… read more

Similar categories in Shane Spyre's Which Child: The Sensational Psychological Thriller book and Leah Mercer's The Playgroup

  • mystery
  • thriller
  • psychological thriller
  • fiction
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11. The Girl on the News

By: Elisabeth Carpenter

3.94

Format: 283 pages, Kindle Edition

My heart pounds as I take in the headline: ‘Missing girl believed kidnapped’. Underneath is a photo… read more

Similar categories in Elisabeth Carpenter's The Girl on the News book and Leah Mercer's The Playgroup

  • mystery
  • thriller
  • fiction
  • audiobook
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12. The Godmother

By: Jane E. James

4.17

Format: 341 pages, Kindle Edition

I’ve just turned forty. My ex dumped me a year ago — and I’m still not over My best friend Maddie … read more

Similar categories in Jane E. James's The Godmother book and Leah Mercer's The Playgroup

  • psychological thriller
  • thriller
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13. After I'm Gone

By: Clare Boyd

4.14

Format: 402 pages, Kindle Edition

A grieving family. A sister’s promise. A secret that will tear them apart… My husband Olly and … read more

Similar categories in Clare Boyd's After I'm Gone book and Leah Mercer's The Playgroup

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14. Mother of the Bride

By: Samantha Hayes

4.09

Format: 354 pages, Kindle Edition

My mother is obsessed with every detail of my wedding – controlling my dress, my ring, my happiness… read more

Similar categories in Samantha Hayes's Mother of the Bride book and Leah Mercer's The Playgroup

  • psychological thriller
  • fiction
  • mystery
  • thriller
  • audiobook
Cover of The Playgroup by Leah Mercer

15. The Playgroup

By: Leah Mercer

3.89

Format: 258 pages, Kindle Edition

Breath catches in my throat and terror grips me as my daughter’s favourite jumper slides into focus… read more

Similar categories in Leah Mercer's The Playgroup book and Leah Mercer's The Playgroup

  • psychological thriller
  • fiction
  • mystery
  • thriller
  • audiobook
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16. The Guilty Girl

By: Ruth Harrow

4.17

Format: 294 pages, Kindle Edition

Chloe is serving a life sentence. In her own home.Ever since the horrific day her mother died, Chlo… read more

Similar categories in Ruth Harrow's The Guilty Girl book and Leah Mercer's The Playgroup

  • mystery
  • thriller
  • fiction
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17. The Baby

By: A.J. McDine

4.20

Format: 312 pages, Kindle Edition

There’s a baby in your house. It isn’t yours… The day I was told I’d never be able to have a chi… read more

Similar categories in A.J. McDine's The Baby book and Leah Mercer's The Playgroup

  • psychological thriller
  • fiction
  • mystery
  • thriller
  • audiobook
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18. The Teacher's Secret

By: Lauren North

3.85

Format: 334 pages, Kindle Edition

On an ordinary Friday afternoon, popular teacher Mrs Walker and her eight-year-old son leave the s… read more

Similar categories in Lauren North's The Teacher's Secret book and Leah Mercer's The Playgroup

  • mystery
  • psychological thriller
  • thriller
  • audiobook
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19. She Has My Child

By: Emma Robinson

4.28

Format: 312 pages, Kindle Edition

The first time I hear the miraculous thud of my baby’s heartbeat, I’m clutching my sister’s hand. I… read more

Similar categories in Emma Robinson's She Has My Child book and Leah Mercer's The Playgroup

  • fiction
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20. I Let Her In

By: Maria Frankland

4.05

Format: 314 pages, Kindle Edition

From where I stand in the shadows of Cassie and Jon’s garden, it’s easy to spot little Teddy in an … read more

Similar categories in Maria Frankland's I Let Her In book and Leah Mercer's The Playgroup

  • mystery
  • psychological thriller
  • thriller
  • audiobook
Cover of The Custody Battle: A completely gripping and addictive domestic suspense novel (The Divorce) by Ellie Monago

21. The Custody Battle: A completely gripping and addictive domestic suspense novel (The Divorce)

By: Ellie Monago

3.81

Format: 354 pages, Kindle Edition

“What’s going to happen to me?” my little girl asks, clutching her teddy bear tight. “Daddy and I l… read more

Similar categories in Ellie Monago's The Custody Battle: A completely gripping and addictive domestic suspense novel (The Divorce) book and Leah Mercer's The Playgroup

  • psychological thriller
  • thriller
  • audiobook
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22. The Call

By: Kerry Wilkinson

3.95

Format: 308 pages, Kindle Edition

Your fiancé calls. ‘A little girl needs help.’ Then they both disappear… Melody gazes across the… read more

Similar categories in Kerry Wilkinson's The Call book and Leah Mercer's The Playgroup

  • thriller
  • fiction
Cover of Mother Knows Best (Gripping Psychological Thrillers) by Boris Bacic

23. Mother Knows Best (Gripping Psychological Thrillers)

By: Boris Bacic

3.98

Format: 259 pages, Kindle Edition

She would do anything for her son. Even if it’s against his wishes.Adam and Beth live a modest but … read more

Similar categories in Boris Bacic's Mother Knows Best (Gripping Psychological Thrillers) book and Leah Mercer's The Playgroup

  • thriller
Cover of The Split by S.E. Lynes

24. The Split

By: S.E. Lynes

3.94

Format: 350 pages, Kindle Edition

The end of our marriage was only the beginning… Last night, we celebrated our anniversary. Over… read more

Similar categories in S.E. Lynes's The Split book and Leah Mercer's The Playgroup

  • thriller
  • fiction
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25. The Perfect Housemate

By: Lorna Dounaeva

4.12

Format: 302 pages, Kindle Edition

You let her in. You shouldn’t have…I was so nervous about someone new joining our house share; afte… read more

Similar categories in Lorna Dounaeva's The Perfect Housemate book and Leah Mercer's The Playgroup

  • thriller
Cover of The Baby Monitor by Rosie  Walker

26. The Baby Monitor

By: Rosie Walker

4.05

Format: 334 pages, Kindle Edition

I’m closing my daughter’s bedroom door after putting her to bed and saying I love her one last time… read more

Similar categories in Rosie Walker's The Baby Monitor book and Leah Mercer's The Playgroup

  • psychological thriller
  • thriller
  • fiction
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27. Bride and Groom

By: Rona Halsall

4.07

Format: 321 pages, Kindle Edition

Walking down the aisle in the packed church, sunlight glints off my ivory silk gown. This should be… read more

Similar categories in Rona Halsall's Bride and Groom book and Leah Mercer's The Playgroup

  • mystery
  • thriller
  • psychological thriller
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28. Just the Nicest Family

By: Alison James

3.96

Format: 330 pages, Kindle Edition

They seem like the perfect family. But their secrets are about to come out…I push open the door to … read more

Similar categories in Alison James's Just the Nicest Family book and Leah Mercer's The Playgroup

  • thriller
  • fiction
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29. The Big Day

By: Ruth Harrow

3.90

Format: 364 pages, Kindle Edition

Two weeks until our dream wedding in the sun, his wife shows up on our doorstep. I've finally me… read more

Similar categories in Ruth Harrow's The Big Day book and Leah Mercer's The Playgroup

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30. The Garden Party

By: Wendy Clarke

3.90

Format: 340 pages, Kindle Edition

It’s so kind of our neighbours to throw this party welcoming us to our new home. My husband and I f… read more

Similar categories in Wendy Clarke's The Garden Party book and Leah Mercer's The Playgroup

  • mystery
  • thriller
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31. An Impossible Choice: Utterly gripping and heart-wrenching family life fiction

By: Alison Ragsdale

4.30

Format: 345 pages, Kindle Edition

Mothers talk about impossible choices. But, as I look at my daughter in a hospital bed, her red hai… read more

Similar categories in Alison Ragsdale's An Impossible Choice: Utterly gripping and heart-wrenching family life fiction book and Leah Mercer's The Playgroup

14 must-read fiction books like The Playgroup by Leah Mercer

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Her Daughter

Jen Craven

4.21

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The New Son

Iain Maitland

3.76

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The Secrets Next Door

Sally Royer-Derr

3.92

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Which Child: The Sensational Psychological Thriller

Shane Spyre

3.62

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8 Best mystery books like Not My Mother by Theo Baxter

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Not My Mother

Theo Baxter

4.13

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The Godchild

Miranda Rijks

4.24

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She Won't Leave

James Caine

4.07

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The Private Tutor

A.J. Carter

4.14

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