
Titles in This Set
The Darkness Within
Stalker
The Doctor
Taken
The Cottage
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9789124208806
Publisher: Avon
Overview
This Lisa Stone 5 Books Collection Set gathers five stand-alone psychological thrillers in one paperback bundle: The Darkness Within, Stalker, The Doctor, Taken, and The Cottage. Lisa Stone is the suspense pen name of internationally bestselling author Cathy Glass, and these novels turn ordinary homes and neighborhoods into settings for slow-building dread. Each book stands alone, so readers can start anywhere, yet together they show a consistent gift for tense pacing and endings that catch you off guard. A strong pick for a birthday gift, holiday stocking stuffer, or summer reading.
About the Books
Across all five titles, Lisa Stone builds suspense from small cracks in everyday life rather than far-fetched conspiracies. The Darkness Within (2017) follows a family whose son's heart transplant seems to bring troubling changes, forcing his parents to question what they really know about him. Stalker (2018) centers on a quiet neighborhood watcher whose habit of observing others through screens draws a detective's attention during a spate of local crimes. The Doctor (2019) follows new neighbors who grow concerned as the doctor's wife next door becomes withdrawn and increasingly isolated. Taken (2020) is a domestic thriller built around a disappearance that upends a family and exposes long-buried secrets. The Cottage (2021) follows a woman starting over in an isolated rural retreat, only to find that a fresh start can carry its own hidden dangers. Each novel is self-contained, so there is no need to read them in order, though together they form a satisfying portrait of an author skilled at turning domestic settings into genuine unease. Fans of grounded, character-driven suspense with carefully timed reveals will find plenty to enjoy across this set.
Key Benefits
Book-by-Book Guide
The Darkness Within — A heart transplant brings a family relief, then fear, as the recipient's behavior turns unpredictable.
Stalker — A detective zeroes in on a quiet man who spends his time watching others through screens.
The Doctor — Neighbors grow uneasy as the doctor's wife next door becomes withdrawn and hard to reach.
Taken — A family is thrown into crisis when a loved one disappears, forcing secrets to the surface.
The Cottage — A woman seeking a fresh start in an isolated cottage finds solitude carries its own risks.
About the Author
Lisa Stone is the suspense pen name of Cathy Glass, who lives in England and is the mother of three children. Under the Cathy Glass name, she has published dozens of bestselling memoirs drawn from decades as a foster carer, many of which became international bestsellers. In 2017, she introduced the Lisa Stone name for a run of psychological thrillers, beginning with The Darkness Within, bringing the same emotional insight into family life to twisty, suspense-driven fiction. Her Lisa Stone novels have continued at a steady pace, each exploring a different corner of domestic unease.
Why You'll Love This Collection
Five gripping, stand-alone thrillers from a trusted storyteller, bundled in one paperback set. Perfect for a birthday gift, holiday stocking stuffer, or book club pick, and equally at home in a beach bag or a home suspense library.
Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.
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