The Wasp Trap by Mark Edwards

The Wasp Trap by Mark Edwards

Penguin Michael Joseph, £16.99

The Brief: One shared ambition, a deadly secret, and a whole lot of history.

The Suspects: Six graduates looking to change the world; a charismatic but manipulative professor; and some uninvited guests…

The Setup: In 1999, a group of bright graduates were brought together to help build an ambitious app. If they pulled it off, it would have changed the world of dating – and their fortunes – forever, but something happened that derailed everything. Now, over two decades later, they reunite in the glamorous home of two of the old gang. As the reunion unfolds, tensions spiral and long-buried secrets threaten to destroy everything. One of them is hiding the truth and someone else is willing to risk everything to uncover it.

The Judgement: With a brilliantly compelling cast and twists aplenty, Edwards keeps the tension piano wire-tight and the pages furiously turning. The layered backstory adds depth and intrigue, while the suspense ensures you’ll stay utterly hooked until the final reveal. The perfect sunlounger thriller.

If You Liked This, Try:

The Secret History by Donna Tartt. For more claustrophobic group dynamics

The Retreat by Mark Edwards. Another tense, character-driven thriller

Friends Like These by Kimberly McCreight. Dark secrets, fractured friendships, and shocking twists