A casual comment.There's a killer among us.That's all it takes.She stabbed little Robbie Harris.To change a life - She's living under a new name.For ever.She's reformed. So they say . . .Joanna is going to regret the day she ever said a word.'In this chilling tale of paranoia, suspicion and accusation, Lesley Kara keeps you guessing until the final page.' Paula Hawkins, No.1 bestselling author of The Girl on the Train and Into the Water'A great debut with a slyly clever premise and a rollercoaster ride to the very last sentence.' Fiona Barton, bestselling author of The Widow and The Child 'An intriguing premise, a creeping sense of dread, and a twist you won't see coming! Everyone is going to be talking about The Rumour.' Shari Lapena, bestselling author of The Couple Next Door and A Stranger in the House