The Girl in the Attic

The most twisty, gripping and darkly-unhinged suspense thriller of the year! Fans of Daniel Hurst, TM Logan and Frieda McFadden won’t be able to put it down. ⚠️

There’s so much to tell. Things I can’t say yet. Not because I don’t remember, but because some memories bite back when you touch them…

Olivia thought she knew darkness. Her childhood. The years in care homes. The fear of abandonment. The fear of loss and failure.

Now, as the door clangs shuts behind her – with her captor’s promise ringing in her ears that she’s ‘his’ forever – she realises that nowhere before has been as dark as her attic cell.

But, under the eaves, as she shivers in the cold and recalls how she was taken, Olivia starts to make a plan.

Because only she knows that the girl in the attic isn’t as innocent as her captor thinks… and that the deepest darkness might just be within her.

Readers are obsessed with The Girl in the Attic:

‘A beautifully crafted thriller, plotted to perfection’ Michelle Dunne

‘Dark, brilliant and gripping!' Daniel Sellers

‘A dark twisted disturbing novel, I just relished every page… Mind-blowing that will make the hairs on your neck stand up, giving you goosebumps. Superb.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

‘OMG!!!! … What a read!! Just Wow!!! This is one of the best psychological thrillers I have read!!!… A heart-racing, nail-biting, suspense-packed psychological crime thriller.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

‘If you’re looking for something fast-paced, deeply disturbing, and emotionally gripping, this is it. This book is dark, lugubrious, and intense in the best possible way… This wasn’t just a great thriller — it was an experience, one hell of a ride and one I won’t be forgetting anytime soon.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

‘Another unforgettable, edge-of-your-seat read… Nicholl is a must-read author in this genre… If you love gritty, twisty, and deeply psychological thrillers that push boundaries and keep you completely hooked, this is an absolute must-read.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

Readers are hooked on John Nicholl’s thrillers:

‘An outstanding piece of work by a truly masterful storyteller.’ Anita Waller

‘The chill is tangible!’ Owen Mullen

‘Dark and disturbing. One to really get your pulse racing. This is a story you won't forget.’ Ross Greenwood

‘A dark, gritty, and compulsive read’ Daily Express

‘A frightening book that lures us into the darkness where monsters live. John Nicholl's knowledge of this world from his years of police work makes his characters ring true.’ Billy Hayes

‘A thrillingly dark tale of revenge.’ The Western Mail

‘Incredibly gripping!’ BBC Radio Wales

"The Girl in the Attic" was written by John Nicholl.

John Nicholl is a Welsh author renowned for his gripping psychological thrillers and crime novels, drawing upon his experiences as a former police officer, child protection social worker, and lecturer. Published by award-winning publisher Boldwood Books, he has authors bestsellers such as The Bride and The Holiday.