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The Sister Under The Stairs

The Sister Under The Stairs

Steena Holmes
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A chilling psychological thriller from New York Times bestselling author Steena Holmes

“It’s a miracle I am alive, they say.
I say miracles don’t happen in today’s world.”

Twelve years ago, Jess vanished without a trace.

Each year since, Paige, her twin sister receives a bouquet of flowers and a note that simply says: I’m sorry.

Until the day she gets a text that changes everything: I found her.

Desperate for answers, she follows the trail—only to realize she’s walking straight into a labyrinth.

Someone knows what happened that night. Someone has been waiting for her to come looking.
And the truth is far darker than she ever imagined.

A missing twin. A guilty sister. A secret that refuses to stay buried.

Tense and addictive from the very first page—Steena Holmes delivers twist after twist until the final, devastating reveal.

Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Daniel Hurst, Lucy Clarke, Lucy Foley, Shari Lapena, T.M. Logan and Clare Mackintosh.

Imprint: India Penguin

Published: Jan/2026

ISBN: 9780143481546

Length : 404 Pages

MRP : ₹550.00

The Sister Under The Stairs

Steena Holmes

A chilling psychological thriller from New York Times bestselling author Steena Holmes

“It’s a miracle I am alive, they say.
I say miracles don’t happen in today’s world.”

Twelve years ago, Jess vanished without a trace.

Each year since, Paige, her twin sister receives a bouquet of flowers and a note that simply says: I’m sorry.

Until the day she gets a text that changes everything: I found her.

Desperate for answers, she follows the trail—only to realize she’s walking straight into a labyrinth.

Someone knows what happened that night. Someone has been waiting for her to come looking.
And the truth is far darker than she ever imagined.

A missing twin. A guilty sister. A secret that refuses to stay buried.

Tense and addictive from the very first page—Steena Holmes delivers twist after twist until the final, devastating reveal.

Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Daniel Hurst, Lucy Clarke, Lucy Foley, Shari Lapena, T.M. Logan and Clare Mackintosh.

Buying Options
Paperback / Hardback

Steena Holmes

Steena Holmes is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author with over 2 million copies sold worldwide. Named one of the Top 20 Women Authors to Read by Good Housekeeping, she writes emotionally powerful contemporary fiction and psychological suspense that explores the depths of family, loss, and the secrets we keep. Her award-winning novels include Finding Emma (National Indie Excellence Award) and The Word Game (USA Book News Award).

When not writing, Steena explores farmers markets, plays with her pups, and leads reader tours through Europe in search of the best chocolate shops and Christmas markets.

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