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About The Toxic Friend

A brilliant psychological thriller by bestselling author J.A. Baker After spending her childhood in care, Eva is desperate to find her birth parents and to get some closure on her difficult past. And so she finishes her relationship with boyfriend Gareth, leaves her home in London, and heads to Whitby in search of the family she has never known. But Eva’s close friend, Celia is worried. Eva has stopped answering her calls and when Celia travels to London to speak to her she realises Eva has moved without telling anyone. Both women have been badly damaged by their childhoods, and Celia makes the decision to follow Eva to Whitby, concerned that Eva is unravelling.... Gareth, furious that Eva ended things the way she did also decides to go in search of his missing girlfriend. But it is the start of a lethal situation. But who exactly is Eva and why is Celia so concerned about her friend? Some relationships are toxic. Others are deadly. J.A. Baker is the bestselling author of The Woman at Number 19 and Local Girl Missing. The Toxic Friend is a gripping and twisty psychological thriller perfect for fans of Sue Watson, Valerie Keogh and K.L. Slater. Praise for J.A. Baker: 'Superbly written with a cast of crazy characters who will make you look differently at your co-workers from now on’ Valerie Keogh 'Fast-paced, riveting thriller. Gripped until the last page!' Diana Wilkinson 'I read this story in a single day. Once you begin, it's difficult to put it down. 5 stars from me!' L.H. Stacey 'A twisty, creepy story, expertly told. Perfect for reading on dark winter evenings…with the doors double-locked and bolted. Highly recommended!' Amanda James 'A dark and twisty plot that kept me on the edge of my seat throughout' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review Please note this book was previously published as Finding Eva