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I Blame The Parents
  • Published: 4 May 2027
  • ISBN: 9780857508959
  • Imprint: Bantam
  • Format: Trade Paperback
  • Pages: 304
  • RRP: $34.99
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I Blame The Parents

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The stunning new psychological thriller from the Queen of the twist, No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of ALL HER FAULT.

Would you lie for your child?

Ellen is at home with her son as a storm batters outside. She hears a knock at the door.

Would you hide evidence?

Two police officers stand outside in the rain. Ellen's husband and daughter are supposed to be driving back right now and there's been news of a car accident in the neighbourhood group chat. Have they been in a crash?

Would you accuse someone else?

The two officers step inside and walk through to the living room, trailing muddy footprints across the carpet.

Some parents would do anything…

They don't want to talk about a car accident. And no, this isn't some sort of mistake. They're here for something terrible. Something that will turn Ellen’s life upside down…
  • Published: 4 May 2027
  • ISBN: 9780857508959
  • Imprint: Bantam
  • Format: Trade Paperback
  • Pages: 304
  • RRP: $34.99
Categories:

About the author

Andrea Mara

Andrea Mara is a number one Sunday Times, Irish Times and Kindle bestselling author, whose books have sold more than one million copies across all formats. The TV adaptation of her 2021 book, All Her Fault, aired in November 2025 to huge critical and audience acclaim, with Sarah Snook (Succession) playing the lead. It became the most-streamed TV show in America during the first week of its release. Her most recent novel, It Should Have Been You, won Irish Crime Novel of the Year at the 2025 An Post Book Awards. It was a No.1 bestseller in Ireland for six weeks, and a Top Ten Sunday Times bestseller in the UK. Her book No One Saw a Thing was a Sunday Times number one bestseller and has sold over half a million copies. Andrea lives in Dublin with her husband and three children. You can find Andrea on Instagram @andreamaraauthor
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Also by Andrea Mara

All Her Fault
Hide and Seek
Someone in the Attic
Such a Nice Girl
It Should Have Been You
No One Saw a Thing
Hide and Seek
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Praise for I Blame The Parents

Spine-chilling, with stunning writing that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Andrea Mara never misses and this is no exception.

Frieda McFadden

Praise for Andrea Mara

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It’s all ominous chapter endings and artful dialogue that pours across the page like good prosecco.

The Times

Impossible to put down – a fast paced thriller with twists and turns around every corner.

Patricia Cornwell

I honestly inhaled this, couldn’t wait to get back to it. I think it’s Andrea’s best book yet. The twists just kept coming.'

Liz Nugent

Riveting…twisty and so full of secrets that you’ll be dying to discover the truth!

Shari Lapena

Ingenious plotting, brilliantly written, pacy and totally unpredictable, I devoured it over a weekend. This is Andrea Mara’s best book yet. Absolutely outstanding!

Claire Douglas

Punchy writing, strong characterisation and short chapters propel it to a dramatic, satisfying finale. Highly recommended.

Sunday Independent

The convincing storyline maintains real dread in a world of everyday domestic detail. Very enjoyable.

Daily Mail

So clever. Tense, twisty, turny.

Jennie Godfrey

Action-packed from the get-go, the pace never lets up in this premium slice of domestic suspense.

Catherine Ryan Howard