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In Safe Hands
You'd do everything for your dad. But she'll do anything.
The high life is over. Her business is bankrupt. The marriage is done.
Penniless, Genevieve and her young son arrive in London from Singapore. She plans to care for her ailing, wealthy father and mend their fractured bond. But someone is in the way – his hostile new caregiver. Charming and devoted, she controls his every move and mouthful. She’s perfect in his eyes… and everything Genevieve fears. Her father’s condition worsens, and so does Genevieve’s role – he starts mistaking the caregiver for his own daughter. Genevieve fights to reclaim her place. Instead, she becomes unwelcome and unwanted.
But when a man is brutally attacked in East London, Genevieve becomes aware of her family’s dark past. Someone is watching the house. Someone who knows the truth. Genevieve must uncover the dangerous secrets before her father’s mind slips away... and she loses him.
Can Genevieve stop the stranger from devastating her family?
Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Lisa Jewell, this new Asian psychological
thriller set in London comes from the Straits Times bestselling author of The
American Boyfriend – and it will keep you guessing until the final page.
The high life is over. Her business is bankrupt. The marriage is done.
Penniless, Genevieve and her young son arrive in London from Singapore. She plans to care for her ailing, wealthy father and mend their fractured bond. But someone is in the way – his hostile new caregiver. Charming and devoted, she controls his every move and mouthful. She’s perfect in his eyes… and everything Genevieve fears. Her father’s condition worsens, and so does Genevieve’s role – he starts mistaking the caregiver for his own daughter. Genevieve fights to reclaim her place. Instead, she becomes unwelcome and unwanted.
But when a man is brutally attacked in East London, Genevieve becomes aware of her family’s dark past. Someone is watching the house. Someone who knows the truth. Genevieve must uncover the dangerous secrets before her father’s mind slips away... and she loses him.
Can Genevieve stop the stranger from devastating her family?
Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Lisa Jewell, this new Asian psychological
thriller set in London comes from the Straits Times bestselling author of The
American Boyfriend – and it will keep you guessing until the final page.
385 pages, Paperback
Published October 21, 2025
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About the author
Ivy Ngeow
18 books79 followersIvy Ngeow was born and raised in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. She holds an MA in Writing from Middlesex University, where she won the 2005 Middlesex University Literary Press Prize out of almost 1500 entrants worldwide. The American Boyfriend, published by Penguin Random House Southeast Asia in 2023, was longlisted for the Avon x Mushens Entertainment Prize for Commercial Fiction Writers of Colour 2022 and the winner of the Singapore Book Awards 2024 for Best Marketing Campaign. Her debut, Cry of the Flying Rhino (2017), was awarded the International Proverse Prize in Hong Kong. Her novels include Heart of Glass (2018), Overboard (2020) and White Crane Strikes (2022). She is the commissioning editor of the Asian Anthology New Writing series. In Safe Hands was shortlisted for the Joffe Books Prize 2024. She lives in London.
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November 10, 2025
3.5/5
It was one October day when I decided to pick up In Safe Hands, a psychological thriller that follows Genevieve and her young son as they move from Singapore to London. After life takes an unexpected turn, Genevieve finds herself returning to her family home, only to discover how much things have changed. Her father’s condition has deteriorated and Stella, his caretaker, seems to have a strange and unsettling hold over him. From the very beginning, there’s this quiet tension that makes you question everyone’s motives.
The story unfolds through multiple POVs and as someone who doesn’t mind shifting perspectives, I actually think it worked quite well here. Each voice added a new layer to the mystery and the continuous narrative helped keep the momentum steady, something that’s quite important in a thriller where every small detail could matter. Apart from Stella, other characters gradually come into the mix and it was interesting to see how each of them tied back to each other’s stories in one way or another. As the narrative progressed, those hidden connections slowly started to surface and some of them genuinely caught me by surprise.
The characters themselves were wonderfully unreliable, which I always find intriguing in psychological thrillers. You can’t really trust what you’re being told and that makes you second-guess everything. We also get glimpses into their inner turmoils and personal struggles and those moments really grounded the story. But at the same time, I couldn’t help but feel that the plot lacked something. It built up with promise but didn’t quite deliver the kind of impact I was hoping for. There were loose ends that never tied together neatly and while there were secrets and reveals, the tension sometimes dipped just when it should’ve peaked.
I wouldn’t say I didn’t enjoy it, it definitely had moments that kept me hooked, but it just left me with the sense that something was missing, like there was more it could’ve been. Still, reading is subjective and maybe this one will click differently for you. If you enjoy slow-burn psychological thrillers with unreliable characters, intersecting stories and layers of hidden motives, you might want to give it a try and form your own opinion.
It was one October day when I decided to pick up In Safe Hands, a psychological thriller that follows Genevieve and her young son as they move from Singapore to London. After life takes an unexpected turn, Genevieve finds herself returning to her family home, only to discover how much things have changed. Her father’s condition has deteriorated and Stella, his caretaker, seems to have a strange and unsettling hold over him. From the very beginning, there’s this quiet tension that makes you question everyone’s motives.
The story unfolds through multiple POVs and as someone who doesn’t mind shifting perspectives, I actually think it worked quite well here. Each voice added a new layer to the mystery and the continuous narrative helped keep the momentum steady, something that’s quite important in a thriller where every small detail could matter. Apart from Stella, other characters gradually come into the mix and it was interesting to see how each of them tied back to each other’s stories in one way or another. As the narrative progressed, those hidden connections slowly started to surface and some of them genuinely caught me by surprise.
The characters themselves were wonderfully unreliable, which I always find intriguing in psychological thrillers. You can’t really trust what you’re being told and that makes you second-guess everything. We also get glimpses into their inner turmoils and personal struggles and those moments really grounded the story. But at the same time, I couldn’t help but feel that the plot lacked something. It built up with promise but didn’t quite deliver the kind of impact I was hoping for. There were loose ends that never tied together neatly and while there were secrets and reveals, the tension sometimes dipped just when it should’ve peaked.
I wouldn’t say I didn’t enjoy it, it definitely had moments that kept me hooked, but it just left me with the sense that something was missing, like there was more it could’ve been. Still, reading is subjective and maybe this one will click differently for you. If you enjoy slow-burn psychological thrillers with unreliable characters, intersecting stories and layers of hidden motives, you might want to give it a try and form your own opinion.
October 4, 2025
this book pulled me in right away with its setup, genevieve moving back to london with her son after her marriage and business collapse, only to find her frail father being cared for by stella, the new live-in caregiver who seems a little too perfect. i loved how unsettling the tension between them felt, that constant question of who you can trust when everything is falling apart. it’s not just a thriller about secrets, it’s also layered with family dynamics, heritage, and the kind of quiet power plays that feel way too real.
the writing is sharp and fast flowing, with that london backdrop adding so much grit and atmosphere. i really enjoyed how the book wove together different perspectives and lives, genevieve trying to reconnect with her father, stella’s unnerving presence, and the shadows of people tied to their past. it had that “just one more chapter” pull and i couldn’t put it down until i got to the end.
the twists at the end were so satisfying and honestly kept me second guessing everyone’s motives until the final reveal. it’s tense, emotional, and makes you think about how fragile trust really is, even within your own family. i had such a great time reading it and i’ll definitely be checking out more of ivy ngeow’s books after this.
the writing is sharp and fast flowing, with that london backdrop adding so much grit and atmosphere. i really enjoyed how the book wove together different perspectives and lives, genevieve trying to reconnect with her father, stella’s unnerving presence, and the shadows of people tied to their past. it had that “just one more chapter” pull and i couldn’t put it down until i got to the end.
the twists at the end were so satisfying and honestly kept me second guessing everyone’s motives until the final reveal. it’s tense, emotional, and makes you think about how fragile trust really is, even within your own family. i had such a great time reading it and i’ll definitely be checking out more of ivy ngeow’s books after this.
November 24, 2025
Ivy Ngeow’s In Safe Hands is an absorbing psychological drama that blends family tension, cultural identity, and suspense with impressive finesse.
The novel shines most in its portrait of Genevieve Ho — a flawed, resilient protagonist whose return to London sets off a tense struggle for place and belonging within her own family. Ngeow handles the complexities of caregiving, aging parents, and fractured relationships with a sharp emotional intelligence. The dynamic between Gen and Stella, her father’s unsettlingly perfect caregiver, is particularly gripping: layered, quietly menacing, and filled with moments of subtle psychological power play.
The book’s pacing is deliberate, allowing the relationships to simmer before the mystery deepens. When the external plot involving the violent assault begins to interweave with Gen’s personal life, the stakes rise in a satisfying way. Ngeow’s ability to blend domestic drama with thriller elements gives the story both heart and tension.
If there’s a drawback, it’s that certain plot turns feel slightly rushed compared to the depth of the character work. A few revelations arrive abruptly, and some readers may wish for a fuller exploration of the antagonist’s motivations. Still, the emotional authenticity and cultural nuance more than make up for these minor issues.
Overall, In Safe Hands is an addictive, well-crafted thriller that’s perfect for anyone who loves a good mind-bender. The mix of suspense, dark secrets, and an intriguing main character makes it a must-read. Grab it if you're in the mood for a gripping, thought-provoking ride that’ll keep you on your toes! Highly recommended!
Thank you Times Reads for sending me a copy in exchange for honest review.
The novel shines most in its portrait of Genevieve Ho — a flawed, resilient protagonist whose return to London sets off a tense struggle for place and belonging within her own family. Ngeow handles the complexities of caregiving, aging parents, and fractured relationships with a sharp emotional intelligence. The dynamic between Gen and Stella, her father’s unsettlingly perfect caregiver, is particularly gripping: layered, quietly menacing, and filled with moments of subtle psychological power play.
The book’s pacing is deliberate, allowing the relationships to simmer before the mystery deepens. When the external plot involving the violent assault begins to interweave with Gen’s personal life, the stakes rise in a satisfying way. Ngeow’s ability to blend domestic drama with thriller elements gives the story both heart and tension.
If there’s a drawback, it’s that certain plot turns feel slightly rushed compared to the depth of the character work. A few revelations arrive abruptly, and some readers may wish for a fuller exploration of the antagonist’s motivations. Still, the emotional authenticity and cultural nuance more than make up for these minor issues.
Overall, In Safe Hands is an addictive, well-crafted thriller that’s perfect for anyone who loves a good mind-bender. The mix of suspense, dark secrets, and an intriguing main character makes it a must-read. Grab it if you're in the mood for a gripping, thought-provoking ride that’ll keep you on your toes! Highly recommended!
Thank you Times Reads for sending me a copy in exchange for honest review.
November 14, 2025
There were notable plot twists, but it was a slow burn. Full review soon.
May 21, 2025
Ivy Ngeow’s latest novel, 'In Safe Hands', is a story in the thriller genre which lifts the lid on the London experience of millennials of South Asian origin, and their parents’ generation. It’s the kind of book which is often over-looked in favour of more generic offerings.
Health professionals, doctors, nurses and caregivers feature strongly in this story; people one should trust. But trust is a flexible word in this highly plotted thriller. When Genevieve Ho and her young son leave Singapore for good to return to the Fulham house she grew up in, her suspicions are instantly spiked. Her frail, forgetful father now has a live-in carer, the glamourous Stella who, Genevieve believes, is out to swindle her dad. Despite the two women’s shared heritage, antagonism and suspicion form the bedrock of their relationship.
And there are more knotty relationships with the male characters we meet along the way. Marcus the builder and his flat mate/builder’s mate, Saleh are trapped in fractious co-dependency through loneliness. Then there is Elijah, an adopted lad, living on the breadline, scrabbling to pay his rent, violent and unprincipled. How does he fit into the web? As each chapter progresses, character by character, the reader unknots the skeins the author has woven until the full picture is revealed.
The novel is not simply a thriller. It’s a kind of quiz show: who is using who? Why are parents estranged from their children? How are these people connected? Beyond this is an examination of the under-structure of living in London: the taste of home-made Chinese, Indian and Malaysian dishes; the architectural details and interiors of where these characters live; the importance of brand names, with a strong, comic thread of self-deprecation. These are people who can judge to a penny what something costs and what is its true worth. By the end of the novel, they, and the reader, will have formed an opinion.
In Safe Hands is a gritty, sometimes comic read, that will keep you guessing until the last page.
October 26, 2025
Book tour review. Thank you @authorivyngeow and @penguinbookssea for the ARC of #InSafeHands
In Safe Hands is an Asian psychological thriller set in London. Genevieve Ho and her young son arrive in London after her marriage and business implode. She plans to move in with her wealthy father and care for him while rebuilding her life.
But her father's health is worse than she thought and she arrives to be greeted by Stella, his live-in carer. Stella is beautiful, and Genevieve's father thinks her perfect, especially as she's also from Singapore and can cook him all the meals he remembers from his homeland.
Genevieve and Stella take an instant dislike to each other. Stella doesn't want Gen interfering, and Gen fears that Stella has too much power, being in control of her father's finances, diet and medication.
It could have been a thriller based on their battle of wits with her father's disintegrating mind causing problems.
But it's so much more than that.
On the streets of London there's a brutal mugging with Chinese builder Marcus being attacked and saved from his assailant by his flatmate Sahil.
Marcus, Sahil and Elijah, the thug, all have a big part to play in the story.
We get chapters from the viewpoints of all the characters. The chapters are short and keep the plot moving quickly and we move back in time to see how everyone gets to the point where we are now.
The story really kept me guessing. There are multiple surprises and twists right until the very end.
It's thrilling and exciting and also gives insight into Asian culture, particularly the food!, and the feeling of being an immigrant and missing home.
It's also about how every family is complicated and full of secrets.
I went into the story expecting it to be all about the fight for control between Gen and Stella but that takes a backseat for chunks of the novel as there are mysteries surrounding the other characters.
It was 385 pages but a quick read. Recommended.
✨✨✨✨⚡4.5 stars
In Safe Hands is an Asian psychological thriller set in London. Genevieve Ho and her young son arrive in London after her marriage and business implode. She plans to move in with her wealthy father and care for him while rebuilding her life.
But her father's health is worse than she thought and she arrives to be greeted by Stella, his live-in carer. Stella is beautiful, and Genevieve's father thinks her perfect, especially as she's also from Singapore and can cook him all the meals he remembers from his homeland.
Genevieve and Stella take an instant dislike to each other. Stella doesn't want Gen interfering, and Gen fears that Stella has too much power, being in control of her father's finances, diet and medication.
It could have been a thriller based on their battle of wits with her father's disintegrating mind causing problems.
But it's so much more than that.
On the streets of London there's a brutal mugging with Chinese builder Marcus being attacked and saved from his assailant by his flatmate Sahil.
Marcus, Sahil and Elijah, the thug, all have a big part to play in the story.
We get chapters from the viewpoints of all the characters. The chapters are short and keep the plot moving quickly and we move back in time to see how everyone gets to the point where we are now.
The story really kept me guessing. There are multiple surprises and twists right until the very end.
It's thrilling and exciting and also gives insight into Asian culture, particularly the food!, and the feeling of being an immigrant and missing home.
It's also about how every family is complicated and full of secrets.
I went into the story expecting it to be all about the fight for control between Gen and Stella but that takes a backseat for chunks of the novel as there are mysteries surrounding the other characters.
It was 385 pages but a quick read. Recommended.
✨✨✨✨⚡4.5 stars
November 1, 2025
In Safe Hands
In Safe Hands by Ivy Ngeow is a very intriguing read. This is my first book by this author, so I did not know what to expect. But I was pleasantly impressed. I was pulled in on the very first page. I was captivated by the assortment of characters (some more likeable than others), the storyline, the drama, and the tension. There were a few parallel stories going on, which always excites me as I cannot wait to see how they eventually intersect! And when that time came, I was flabbergasted 😲.
Genevieve and her son return to London from Singapore, after a failed marriage and business. Gen hopes to be welcomed home with open arms by her aging father. But instead, she is greeted at the door by a posh and steely-looking woman named Stella. She is apparently Richard’s new caretaker. Gen feels like a stranger in her own home. Like Gen, I was very suspicious of Stella and her intentions with Richard. She had so much control over Richard’s life, his finances, his diet, and who he could and couldn’t see. She was isolating Richard, and it creeped me out.
I think the storyline of Marcus, the down-on-his-luck divorced builder, was my favourite. The reader is first introduced to Marcus as he is being attacked by an unknown assailant. Marcus is saved from death by his quirky and loyal roommate, Sahil. Sahil intervenes to save Marcus, but Sahil may have gone too far!
I can’t say anything more about the story as I feel it will give it all away. But I highly recommend reading In Safe Hands. Shocking generational secrets and connections are revealed, and lots of twists will blow your mind.
Thank you so much, Ivy Ngeow, for having me on your blog tour and for my physical copy of In Safe Hands.
Pub Date: October 21, 2025
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
In Safe Hands by Ivy Ngeow is a very intriguing read. This is my first book by this author, so I did not know what to expect. But I was pleasantly impressed. I was pulled in on the very first page. I was captivated by the assortment of characters (some more likeable than others), the storyline, the drama, and the tension. There were a few parallel stories going on, which always excites me as I cannot wait to see how they eventually intersect! And when that time came, I was flabbergasted 😲.
Genevieve and her son return to London from Singapore, after a failed marriage and business. Gen hopes to be welcomed home with open arms by her aging father. But instead, she is greeted at the door by a posh and steely-looking woman named Stella. She is apparently Richard’s new caretaker. Gen feels like a stranger in her own home. Like Gen, I was very suspicious of Stella and her intentions with Richard. She had so much control over Richard’s life, his finances, his diet, and who he could and couldn’t see. She was isolating Richard, and it creeped me out.
I think the storyline of Marcus, the down-on-his-luck divorced builder, was my favourite. The reader is first introduced to Marcus as he is being attacked by an unknown assailant. Marcus is saved from death by his quirky and loyal roommate, Sahil. Sahil intervenes to save Marcus, but Sahil may have gone too far!
I can’t say anything more about the story as I feel it will give it all away. But I highly recommend reading In Safe Hands. Shocking generational secrets and connections are revealed, and lots of twists will blow your mind.
Thank you so much, Ivy Ngeow, for having me on your blog tour and for my physical copy of In Safe Hands.
Pub Date: October 21, 2025
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
October 21, 2025
With her marriage and business both in tatters, Genevieve Ho and her son leave Singapore to return to her home in London. She’s surprised to find her widowed father has a live in carer/housekeeper called Stella, who seems to have been spending Genevieve‘s father’s money quite generously! Genevieve is at once suspicious of this elegant and attractive woman who seems to have her father in her thrall.
Briefly, from the very start Genevieve is made to feel uncomfortable in her family home. Not just by the cold and proper Stella but also by her father who won’t even contemplate replacing Stella as his carer with his daughter. Alongside this burgeoning story there are two other threads. One around Elijah a young man who uses threats and violence as a weapon to get what he wants and builders and flatmates Marcus and Saleh who have a tenuous friendship built around need.
It’s very interesting reading the experiences and outlooks of different generations of people of South Asian origin when coming to live in England. The descriptions of food made my mouth water, I needed recipes! I did like Genevieve although she did act a bit like a spoiled brat, I think it was her desire for her Dad to show his love and her need for security giving her a bit of a blinkered attitude. The different threads are clearly going to be linked and as a reader I could see some of what was coming but still some shocks revealed before it was all neatly tied together. A fascinating and at times dark family drama and an entertaining read.
Briefly, from the very start Genevieve is made to feel uncomfortable in her family home. Not just by the cold and proper Stella but also by her father who won’t even contemplate replacing Stella as his carer with his daughter. Alongside this burgeoning story there are two other threads. One around Elijah a young man who uses threats and violence as a weapon to get what he wants and builders and flatmates Marcus and Saleh who have a tenuous friendship built around need.
It’s very interesting reading the experiences and outlooks of different generations of people of South Asian origin when coming to live in England. The descriptions of food made my mouth water, I needed recipes! I did like Genevieve although she did act a bit like a spoiled brat, I think it was her desire for her Dad to show his love and her need for security giving her a bit of a blinkered attitude. The different threads are clearly going to be linked and as a reader I could see some of what was coming but still some shocks revealed before it was all neatly tied together. A fascinating and at times dark family drama and an entertaining read.
October 30, 2025
First of all, huge apologies that this is a day late, we're on a break in Cumbria and had no signal at all.
So onto the review.
Genevieve's life in Singapore is in tatters, her business is bankrupt, so she moves to London with her son, in the hope of fixing her broken relationship with her wealthy father, and to care for him in his ailing years. But his caregiver, Stella, is controlling of him and doesn't want Genevieve involved. As her father's condition worsens, he begins to mistake Stella for Genevieve, and she soon becomes unwelcome. It's not long before dark secrets start to be revealed and long hidden family mysteries are unearthed.
Want to know more? Be sure to pick your copy up to find out.
So all in all, this was a throughly enjoyable read. It's a psychological thriller full of brilliant twists and turns, and wonderful insights into Asian culture, with well developed characters that are believable and feel real.
The storyline flows well and will keep you guessing throughout.
5 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 's from me.
So onto the review.
Genevieve's life in Singapore is in tatters, her business is bankrupt, so she moves to London with her son, in the hope of fixing her broken relationship with her wealthy father, and to care for him in his ailing years. But his caregiver, Stella, is controlling of him and doesn't want Genevieve involved. As her father's condition worsens, he begins to mistake Stella for Genevieve, and she soon becomes unwelcome. It's not long before dark secrets start to be revealed and long hidden family mysteries are unearthed.
Want to know more? Be sure to pick your copy up to find out.
So all in all, this was a throughly enjoyable read. It's a psychological thriller full of brilliant twists and turns, and wonderful insights into Asian culture, with well developed characters that are believable and feel real.
The storyline flows well and will keep you guessing throughout.
5 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 's from me.
October 17, 2025
I was gifted an advanced copy of In Safe Hands by Iy Ngeow, and from the moment I began reading, I found myself utterly immersed. Ngeow’s deft storytelling and the intricacy with which she threads multiple points of view reveal a writer in full command of her craft. Each character is distinct yet bound by a shared undercurrent of longing and resilience.
As a Malaysian reader, the novel resonated on a deeply personal level—the vivid depictions of food, customs, and cultural nuances stirred memories of home and the delicate balance of identity for those living abroad. Stella, my favorite among the ensemble, stands out as a profoundly complex figure—both strong and vulnerable, victim and survivor.
In Safe Hands is a masterful exploration of connection, displacement, and the quiet courage it takes to confront one’s past.
BTW., I was pleasantly surprised to read small mentions of Phoebe, my favorite character from Ivy’s earlier book ‘ The American Boyfriend’
As a Malaysian reader, the novel resonated on a deeply personal level—the vivid depictions of food, customs, and cultural nuances stirred memories of home and the delicate balance of identity for those living abroad. Stella, my favorite among the ensemble, stands out as a profoundly complex figure—both strong and vulnerable, victim and survivor.
In Safe Hands is a masterful exploration of connection, displacement, and the quiet courage it takes to confront one’s past.
BTW., I was pleasantly surprised to read small mentions of Phoebe, my favorite character from Ivy’s earlier book ‘ The American Boyfriend’
December 3, 2025
Ivy Ngeow is the queen of plot twists. In Safe Hands is another great psychological thriller about a woman returning to London to take care of her aging immigrant father only to find a too-perfect caretaker already in place. Ngeow slowly reveals the origins of the "other woman" while piling on twisty parallel subplots that all eventually intertwine.
I'll be honest, I got a little confused the thicker the story got, but I admired the shear audacity of the number of plot twists piled on here.
If you like multi-cultural thrillers exploring what it means to be a family that will keep you guessing you'll be In Safe Hands. Enjoy!
I'll be honest, I got a little confused the thicker the story got, but I admired the shear audacity of the number of plot twists piled on here.
If you like multi-cultural thrillers exploring what it means to be a family that will keep you guessing you'll be In Safe Hands. Enjoy!
June 15, 2025
In Safe Hands leaves you wondering how much you can trust the people you love and who you’re meant to rely upon.
After her marriage ends, Genevive arrives in the UK with her son to care for her ageing, sick father. But she gets more than she bargained for as she unravels a dark side of her family that she didn’t know existed.
As usual, Ngeow’s captivating storytelling keeps you turning the pages, wanting to know more about the colourful cast of characters. The ending was unexpected, which is always a treat with a thriller book.
After her marriage ends, Genevive arrives in the UK with her son to care for her ageing, sick father. But she gets more than she bargained for as she unravels a dark side of her family that she didn’t know existed.
As usual, Ngeow’s captivating storytelling keeps you turning the pages, wanting to know more about the colourful cast of characters. The ending was unexpected, which is always a treat with a thriller book.
October 23, 2025
I was invested in the story from the beginning. Genevieve arrives back home to London after her marriage and business have gone awry. She is not made welcome by her father’s new carer Stella.
Along with Genevieve there are several other POV’s and I was intrigued to find out how everything was going to play out in the end.
I loved the twists and I was totally suspicious of everyone by this point! It really does go to show you just never know who to trust.
Thank you to the author for sending me a copy of the book and inviting me onto the tour.
Along with Genevieve there are several other POV’s and I was intrigued to find out how everything was going to play out in the end.
I loved the twists and I was totally suspicious of everyone by this point! It really does go to show you just never know who to trust.
Thank you to the author for sending me a copy of the book and inviting me onto the tour.
May 31, 2025
IN SAFE HANDS floored me in the best way possible! With tight, immersive writing, Ngeow weaves a gripping narrative of familial suspicion and self-deprecating humor that highlights how little we know the people we call kin. I rooted for everyone, distrusted everyone, and never saw the ending coming.
October 6, 2025
I read the proof copy. Incredible! You will love it
October 22, 2025
Brilliant and so evocative and well written. Strongly recommend
October 27, 2025
My first book by this author and I could not put it down!! I loved how each chapter was a different character; particularly Marcus and Sahil, as you often get to see a similar situation from their opposing views. Its also been a long time since I have read a book where everything comes together at the end and all the puzzle pieces clicked in.
Brilliantly written!
Brilliantly written!
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