It Should Have Been You is a gripping standalone hardcover psychological thriller by #1 international bestselling author Andrea Mara. Packed with domestic suspense, neighborhood secrets, murder, mistaken identity, and relentless twists, this fast-paced thriller will keep readers guessing until the very last page. Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Lisa Jewell, Alice Feeney, and Gillian McAllister, this suspense-filled novel explores how one simple mistake can spiral into deadly consequences.

One accidental message changes everything. What was meant to be a private text to a sister is mistakenly sent to an entire neighborhood WhatsApp group, exposing secrets that were never meant to see the light of day. As rumors spread through the seemingly perfect community, anonymous threats begin to arrive, leaving one family questioning who they can trust. Then a woman is murdered—someone who shares the same address, but in another part of town. Was it a tragic coincidence, or did the killer go to the wrong house? As fear grips the neighborhood and the danger draws closer, the truth becomes more terrifying than anyone imagined. Filled with shocking twists, escalating tension, and heart-pounding suspense, It Should Have Been You is a thriller readers won't be able to put down.

It Should Have Been You Hardcover – A Twisty Domestic Thriller Full of Secrets

Blending modern technology with psychological suspense, It Should Have Been You explores how quickly private lives can unravel when secrets are exposed. With short chapters, nonstop cliffhangers, and unexpected twists, Andrea Mara delivers another addictive thriller perfect for binge-reading. If you love neighborhood mysteries, unreliable characters, and edge-of-your-seat suspense, this standalone novel belongs at the top of your TBR.

Product Details

Title: It Should Have Been You

Author: Andrea Mara

Format: Hardcover

Series: Standalone Novel

Genre:

• Psychological Thriller
• Domestic Thriller
• Mystery
• Suspense
• Crime Fiction

Pages: 384

Dimensions: 1.51 x 9.11 x 5.91 inches

Publication Date: January 13, 2026

Features:

• Standalone psychological thriller
• Fast-paced suspense
• Neighborhood mystery
• Domestic suspense
• Murder investigation
• Mistaken identity
• Short chapters
• Shocking plot twists
• Social media and technology themes
• International bestselling author

Author Biography

Andrea Mara is the #1 international bestselling author of bestselling psychological thrillers including All Her Fault, Someone in the Attic, and It Should Have Been You. Several of her novels have been shortlisted for Irish Crime Novel of the Year, earning praise for their addictive pacing, clever twists, and unforgettable suspense. She lives in Dublin, Ireland, with her husband and three children.