The Girl on the Balcony: A BRAND NEW summer thriller from the author of The Girl in Seat 2A, Diana Wilkinson for 2025

THE SUMMER THRILLER OF THE YEAR ⚠️ Don't miss the pulse-pounding thriller from the NUMBER ONE bestselling author of The Girl in Seat 2A! ✈️☀️ If you love Freida McFadden and Lisa Jewell, you will love The Girl on the Balcony! A fresh start

A dangerous obsession

And a past that won’t stay buried

Jade’s new life in Spain is unravelling. Broke, scared and haunted by the past, she is forced to rent out her apartment.

Her tenant is living the life she always dreamed of. Not a care in the world, lounging on the balcony, watching the world go by.

But who is Gabby Rackham? An aspiring artist, her appearance definitely makes you take a second glance. But she is also a woman who asks too many questions.

The more Jade watches her, the less sense it makes. Gabby doesn’t work, doesn’t seem to have any friends. So why is Marcus – Jade’s handsome yet ruthless work rival – so drawn to her?

As jealousy builds and the past edges closer, Jade’s obsession deepens. But Gabby isn’t just a mystery. She might be the key to everything Jade is trying to escape.

SOMEONE KNOWS WHAT JADE DID IN MARBELLA

AND THEY’RE AFTER HER Don't miss the thriller of the summer! ☀️ The Girl on the Balcony is the heart-stopping sequel to the NUMBER ONE bestseller The Girl in Seat 2A, perfect for fans of Freida McFadden and Lisa Jewell.Praise for Diana Wilkinson: ‘Clues upon clues upon clues kept me glued to the story. What a very clever book … not a read for the faint-hearted!’ Valerie Keogh ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘With a unique plot and superb writing, Ms Wilkinson has nailed this one! I’d give it 10 stars if I could.’ J A Baker ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘A beautifully written thriller where even the clues are out to get you!’ Gemma Rogers ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘A fast paced, edge of the seat thriller that’s extremely well executed. I was gripped from the very first page!’ L. H. Stacey ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘Wilkinson delivers with this gripping and original thriller’ Keri Beevis ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I have to say that it is one of the best psychological thrillers that I have read … It was hard to take my eyes away from the pages.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘Heart pounding thriller that left me on the edge of my seat… Definitely one of the best books this year.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘It’s a wild ride of lies, deceit and control that has twists and turns and a great finale.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

© 2025 Boldwood Books (Audiobook): 9781836033219

Release date

Audiobook: 21 July 2025