The Wasp Trap: Six Friends. One Dinner. A Secret You Can’t Escape – A Twisted Thriller from the 5 Million Copy Bestseller Author

Name: The Wasp Trap: Six Friends. One Dinner. A Secret You Can’t Escape – A Twisted Thriller from the 5 Million Copy Bestseller Author
Rating: 3.8888888359069824 (9 reviews)

Mark Edwards

Jul 2025 · Random House

9 reviews

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IS IT A PARTY? OR IS IT A TRAP?

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

‘I loved this... incredibly satisfying’ Lisa Jewell

‘Wow, what a ride! Hooked me from the very first page and didn’t let go’

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review

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It starts with an invitation.

A dinner party, years after you all last worked together.
When everything ended so suddenly – and shockingly.
It is a long time for secrets to be kept.
For lies to be uncovered. For revenge to be planned.

Is it a party? Or is it a trap . . .

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Bestselling authors love THE WASP TRAP, the Waterstones Thriller of the Month (Feb 2026)

‘I read this in one sitting...Hugely enjoyable’ Alex Michaelides

‘Twisty, clever, often funny, always inventive’ Elly Griffiths

‘Sharp, fast-paced and brilliantly plotted. I loved it’ Clare Mackintosh

‘Hits you with twist after twist’ Ruth Ware

‘You’ll be up all night’ Steve Cavanagh

‘This is AMAZING’ Marian Keyes

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See what readers are already saying about The Wasp Trap

‘More twists than you can shake a stick at. Mark Edwards never disappoints’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

‘My goodness, what a great read! Compelling, and definitely his best so far’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

‘Totally loved it, if I could I would rate it higher’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

‘This isn’t just a book, it’s a full-throttle roller coaster’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

* The Wasp Trap is a Sunday Times bestseller in paperback fiction, 15/2/26

IS IT A PARTY? OR IS IT A TRAP? THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ‘I loved this... incredibly satisfying’ Lisa Jewell ‘Wow, what a ride! Hooked me from the very first page and didn’t let go’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review ****** It starts with an invitation. A dinner party, years after you all last worked...

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Ratings and reviews

9 reviews

Anne Scott

June 5, 2026

Biggest load of rubbish I've ever read. Mark Edwards what are you doing. It was shockingly rubbish. I've read all your previous books, but this one is a joke.

Sarah Bloxidge

March 8, 2026

Loved this book. Twists and turns all the way through. I couldn't work out who was the person with 'the secret'. All the way to the end it had me gripped.

Graeme Thomas

September 8, 2026

the ending was a bit rushed but other than that, fine.

About the author

Mark Edwards writes psychological thrillers in which scary things happen to ordinary people. He has sold 5 million books since his first novel, The Magpies was published in 2013, and has topped the bestseller lists numerous times. His other novels include The Wasp Trap, Follow You Home, The Retreat, Because She Loves Me, The Hollows and Here to Stay. He has also co-authored six books with Louise Voss. Originally from Hastings in East Sussex, Mark now lives in Wolverhampton with his wife, their children, two cats and a golden retriever.

Mark Edwards writes psychological thrillers in which scary things happen to ordinary people. He has sold 5 million books since his first novel, The Magpies was published in 2013, and has topped the bestseller lists numerous times. His other novels include The Wasp Trap, Follow You Home, The Retre...

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