Mark Edwards is the bestselling author and coauthor of over twenty books, including those he has written with Louise Voss. His latest thriller is The Wasp Trap. Originally from Hastings in East Sussex, Mark now lives in Wolverhampton, UK, with his wife, their children, three cats, and a golden retriever. Find out more at MarkEdwardsAuthor.com.

"The ultimate - literal - locked room mystery, that hits you with twist after twist." --Ruth Ware

Praise for The Wasp Trap

"I loved this brilliant, edgy, character driven thriller with a passion. So clever and fresh with a wild and incredibly satisfying twist at the end." --Lisa Jewell

"I read this in one sitting, completely gripped. A fast-paced thriller, full of twists upon twists and tension you could cut with a knife. Hugely enjoyable." --Alex Michaelides

"Jaw-dropping plot twists...VERDICT Superbly satisfying psychological suspense from an author who isn't afraid to flirt with the shadowy side of human nature." --Booklist (starred review)

"Readers beware because you'll be up all night turning those pages until you reach the end."--Steve Cavanagh

"Lies, betrayals, secrets and psychopaths - this thrill ride is a masterclass in page-turning, stomach churning tension. It's not often a book takes you truly by surprise, but The Wasp Trap does it again and again. All the stars!"--Ellery Lloyd

"A wickedly satisfying ride." --Publishers Weekly

"Another brilliant installment from the master of twists himself!"--Natalie Moss, author of The Night Hunter

"This banger of a story will not only keep you on your toes but perhaps have you side-eying your relatives, too. Highly recommended!" -- Hannah Mary McKinnon, bestselling author of A Killer Motive

Publisher: Atria Books

Pub date: 2026-08-04

Length: 336 pages