Estranged
A psychological thriller by Philip Anthony Smith (2025)
ESTRANGED SYNOPSIS:
One knock can change everything.
Kara has the perfect life—a thriving restaurant on Cornwall’s picturesque coast, a devoted husband, Alistair, and their precious newborn daughter, Charlotte. But when Alistair receives a mysterious message from Sabine, the mother who abandoned him decades earlier, their idyllic life spirals into turmoil.
Haunted by family secrets and torn by conflicting loyalties, Alistair reluctantly allows Sabine back into his life. Kara, sensing danger yet driven by compassion, encourages the reunion, unaware that Sabine’s intentions are far darker than they appear.
As Sabine integrates herself into their family, strange and sinister events begin to unfold. Kara’s anxiety grows into paranoia as Charlotte’s safety is threatened by forces closer than she ever imagined. Every secret revealed brings them closer to an unimaginable truth—one that could destroy their family forever.
In a race against time, Kara must confront the chilling past and unmask the truth before it’s too late. But who can she trust when betrayal lurks around every corner?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions:
When was Estranged published?
Estranged was published globally on the 27th of June, 2025.
Is Estranged part of a series?
No, Estranged is a standalone psychological thriller by Philip Anthony Smith.
What is Estranged about?
A long-lost mother resurfaces, dragging buried secrets and dangerous lies into a fragile family’s life in this chilling psychological thriller about trust, trauma, and the cost of uncovering the past.
Is Estranged available on Kindle Unlimited?
Yes, Estranged is free to read with Kindle Unlimited and also available in paperback and eBook formats on Amazon. I also sell signed copies through my website.
What genre is Estranged?
Estranged is perfect for fans of:
- twisty psychological thrillers
- dark crime thrillers
- suspense thrillers
- jaw-dropping domestic thrillers
- psychological dramas
- psychological thriller series
What kind of readers would enjoy Estranged?
Estranged is perfect for readers who crave the addictive twists of Freida McFadden, the emotional complexity of Jodi Picoult, and the dark suspense of Gillian Flynn, Estranged delivers a nerve-shredding psychological thriller that keeps you guessing until the final page. Fans of Lisa Jewell’s domestic secrets, Ruth Ware’s claustrophobic tension, and Karin Slaughter’s unflinching crime drama will find themselves hooked by Philip Anthony Smith’s sharp prose, haunting atmosphere, and unforgettable characters.