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The Village
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Expected 25 Mar 26Justice is coming... and it knows where you live.
At exactly 1:45 pm, three phones buzz with the same message: I know what you did on Valentine's Day. Alice...
Faith sees it first. Mick sees it next. River sees it last.
Each recipient carries a secret from the day Alice vanished, secrets entwined with the whispers of Blackstone, a village where death is never as simple as it seems.
So, did Alice disappear by choice? Or has she fallen victim to a killer with a twisted idea of mercy?
Someone has been watching. Someone knows.
And when another body appears, it's clear the message is more than a threat - it's a countdown.
A psychological suspense thriller, packed with twists and turns, perfect for readers of Frieda McFadden, Harlan Coben, Linwood Barclay, Lisa Jewell, Shari Lapena, Maria Frankland, Daniel Hurst and Adele Parks.
At exactly 1:45 pm, three phones buzz with the same message: I know what you did on Valentine's Day. Alice...
Faith sees it first. Mick sees it next. River sees it last.
Each recipient carries a secret from the day Alice vanished, secrets entwined with the whispers of Blackstone, a village where death is never as simple as it seems.
So, did Alice disappear by choice? Or has she fallen victim to a killer with a twisted idea of mercy?
Someone has been watching. Someone knows.
And when another body appears, it's clear the message is more than a threat - it's a countdown.
A psychological suspense thriller, packed with twists and turns, perfect for readers of Frieda McFadden, Harlan Coben, Linwood Barclay, Lisa Jewell, Shari Lapena, Maria Frankland, Daniel Hurst and Adele Parks.
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Expected publication March 25, 2026
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About the author
A.J. Campbell
15 books720 followersAJ Campbell is an Amazon USA top 40 bestselling author, who loves throwing characters into unbelievable situations and figuring it out from there. The result is psychological suspense novels full of twists, turns, and torment, with gasp-worthy endings. An avid hiker, AJ lives in the UK on the Essex / Hertfordshire border with her husband, sons, and cocker spaniel, Max. She is a Netflix junkie, a theatre tragic, and a wine and Asian food enthusiast.
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Review of advance copy received from Author
Atmospheric, Tense and Utterly Captivating!
A.J. Campbell has crafted the ultimate literary jigsaw puzzle.
In this gripping tale, tutor Alice has supposedly taken a break from her life, but is the truth is far more sinister?
Set against the backdrop of the quiet village where Alice grew up, a chilling question looms: is a predator targeting the sick elderly villagers? Opinions are divided.
Told through a shifting kaleidoscope of perspectives, the narrative's momentum is relentless and I was racing through pages faster than a hamster on a wheel.
Just as the pieces began to click, Campbell masterfully pivoted, defying every expectation.
With brilliantly drawn characters and mounting tension, this is a "just one more chapter" kind of read. The bonus chapter provides the perfect, haunting finish to a stellar mystery.
My thanks to A.J Campbell for the privilege of an advance copy. All views expressed are voluntary and my own.
A.J. Campbell has crafted the ultimate literary jigsaw puzzle.
In this gripping tale, tutor Alice has supposedly taken a break from her life, but is the truth is far more sinister?
Set against the backdrop of the quiet village where Alice grew up, a chilling question looms: is a predator targeting the sick elderly villagers? Opinions are divided.
Told through a shifting kaleidoscope of perspectives, the narrative's momentum is relentless and I was racing through pages faster than a hamster on a wheel.
Just as the pieces began to click, Campbell masterfully pivoted, defying every expectation.
With brilliantly drawn characters and mounting tension, this is a "just one more chapter" kind of read. The bonus chapter provides the perfect, haunting finish to a stellar mystery.
My thanks to A.J Campbell for the privilege of an advance copy. All views expressed are voluntary and my own.
Review of advance copy
I was an advanced reader of this book and wow how lucky was I? A gripping book right from the opening pages when the messages ping into the phones! I was HOOKED! I read in a day- twists and turns - every theory I had was turned on it's head! One of AJ Campbells best books to date and they are all five star reads - you are in for a treat! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review of advance copy received from Author
WOW first of all im so pleased to be an ARC reader for one of my favourite authors AJ Campbell. Her books just gets better and this one definitely didn't disappoint. With all the characters and the twists the book has you totally hooked from page 1 to the end. absolutely brilliant and when published its going to be a total hit x
Review of advance copy received from Author
I really enjoyed this book the story had me on edge all the way through
The characters pulled you into the story and I would say this is going
to be another best seller for AJ
Readers won't be disappointed
The characters pulled you into the story and I would say this is going
to be another best seller for AJ
Readers won't be disappointed
March 8, 2026
The Village by AJ Campbell
Holy. Buckets. This was twisted. I love the choreographed chaos. The way this story kept twisting, overlapping, and intertwining was quite brilliant.
I love how AJ brings a story to life. The setting is just as much a character, and this story village, Blackstone, was no different. The people added extra elements to bring everything together.
I really liked River. She was such a great character, and her journey was relatable and sad. But she was such a vibrant woman, and she figured it out. Like moving water, nothing was going to stand in her way of moving forward with the things she wanted in life.
Faith was intelligent, determined, and brave. I enjoyed her development. She chased the story through to the end, and even when the truth gave her whiplash, she kept pushing.
The way the narrators alternated and the story unraveled was pure genius. This goes from bad to worse, dark to darker, and dangerous to deadly.
I devoured this book. AJ knows how to hook you and keep you engaged. This was a fantastic book, with strong characters and a plot that kept me guessing. You think you have it all figured out, but I promise you, you don’t.
Publication day: March 25, 2026
Holy. Buckets. This was twisted. I love the choreographed chaos. The way this story kept twisting, overlapping, and intertwining was quite brilliant.
I love how AJ brings a story to life. The setting is just as much a character, and this story village, Blackstone, was no different. The people added extra elements to bring everything together.
I really liked River. She was such a great character, and her journey was relatable and sad. But she was such a vibrant woman, and she figured it out. Like moving water, nothing was going to stand in her way of moving forward with the things she wanted in life.
Faith was intelligent, determined, and brave. I enjoyed her development. She chased the story through to the end, and even when the truth gave her whiplash, she kept pushing.
The way the narrators alternated and the story unraveled was pure genius. This goes from bad to worse, dark to darker, and dangerous to deadly.
I devoured this book. AJ knows how to hook you and keep you engaged. This was a fantastic book, with strong characters and a plot that kept me guessing. You think you have it all figured out, but I promise you, you don’t.
Publication day: March 25, 2026
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC Review
Release date 25th March
The Village
Author AJ Campbell
The Village is one incredible, fast-paced psychological thriller by AJ Campbell.
I was totally hooked on this book, page one pulled me in, and held me fully immersed in this intense and suspenseful chiller.
Full of twists and turns going in all directions and kept me guessing throughout to the gripping and desperate ending reveal.
At the same time Faith, Mick & River receive a text. "I know what you did on Valentine's day. Alice...."
Valentine's day was the day Alice vanished and the three of them carry secrets of the village of Black stone where gossip and rumours spread by villagers of a large number of deaths are not as clear cut as they seem, was there lives ended too soon?
Did Alice want to disappear or was she murdered because she was getting too close?
Someone is watching, knowing, but who?
What I loved about this book by AJ Campbell is that the suspense and tension started from the beginning and never let up right through to the end, and kept me guessing until the totally unexpected conclusion.
Amazing characters bearing mixed emotions and psychological and guilt issues, excellently portrayed.
Release date 25th March
The Village
Author AJ Campbell
The Village is one incredible, fast-paced psychological thriller by AJ Campbell.
I was totally hooked on this book, page one pulled me in, and held me fully immersed in this intense and suspenseful chiller.
Full of twists and turns going in all directions and kept me guessing throughout to the gripping and desperate ending reveal.
At the same time Faith, Mick & River receive a text. "I know what you did on Valentine's day. Alice...."
Valentine's day was the day Alice vanished and the three of them carry secrets of the village of Black stone where gossip and rumours spread by villagers of a large number of deaths are not as clear cut as they seem, was there lives ended too soon?
Did Alice want to disappear or was she murdered because she was getting too close?
Someone is watching, knowing, but who?
What I loved about this book by AJ Campbell is that the suspense and tension started from the beginning and never let up right through to the end, and kept me guessing until the totally unexpected conclusion.
Amazing characters bearing mixed emotions and psychological and guilt issues, excellently portrayed.
Review of advance copy received from Author
First, I would like to thank AJ Campbell for an advanced copy of The village.
When three people receive the same text message, I know what you did on Valentines Day. Alice.. a chill runs down their spine. All three have secrets that they are hiding,
Alice disappears on that day, but every thinks that she has taken a break for a while. Except her boyfriend Mick that thinks there is more sinister at play. As all her belongings are still in the flat they both live in and so is her passport. The Police doesn’t think anything is a miss. But her disappearance is linked to the small village of Blackstone, where she grew up and years ago someone was killing terminal ill elderly people. Which local called the angel of death.
This is another gripping read full of tension from the author. That kept me guessing who the Angel of death was. This story was told in many Pov’s and back in forth in time, which made captivated though out to find out the truth about Alice. He she dead or Alive? Another 5 star read.
When three people receive the same text message, I know what you did on Valentines Day. Alice.. a chill runs down their spine. All three have secrets that they are hiding,
Alice disappears on that day, but every thinks that she has taken a break for a while. Except her boyfriend Mick that thinks there is more sinister at play. As all her belongings are still in the flat they both live in and so is her passport. The Police doesn’t think anything is a miss. But her disappearance is linked to the small village of Blackstone, where she grew up and years ago someone was killing terminal ill elderly people. Which local called the angel of death.
This is another gripping read full of tension from the author. That kept me guessing who the Angel of death was. This story was told in many Pov’s and back in forth in time, which made captivated though out to find out the truth about Alice. He she dead or Alive? Another 5 star read.
Review of advance copy received from Author
What a wild roller coaster ride from the beginning to the very end! A J Campbell has perfected an intense, nail biting thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat. The characters are well developed and the story flows perfectly. It tells about Alice and Mick, who are in love. Things have been going great until they get in a huge fight. The next day she is gone and no one knows where she is. Then three phones light up with a chilling message “I know what you did on Valentines Day” signed Alice. Where is she and who is hiding something? To add to the intrigue, people have been dying in the Village with alarming regularity! They fear it is a serial killer who they call The Angel of Death. The twists and turns keep coming. Just when you think you have it figured out, you are blindsided. The ending was totally unexpected! The bonus chapter helped shed some light on things as well. I loved this book and will recommend it to everyone! What are you waiting for? Preorder it now!!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I really enjoyed reading The Village, a psychological thriller by AJ Campbell.
Faith, Mick and River all receive a chilling message via their cell phones with the exact same message: I know what you did on Valentine's day. Alice...
In a village named Blackstone, there is someone known as the angel of death killing the elderly and vulnerable residents, one by one.
Then Alice suddenly disappears, and Mick her boyfriend , receives conflicting views from their friends that she needed a break to think about their relationship, or that she has gone on a conference with a work colleague abroad.
Is Alice another victim of the angel of death or not?
Faith and Finn probe deeper into the sudden demise of elderly and vulnerable residents in the village, by making a documentary for Faith's assignment at college.
What a revelation to find out who the angel of death is at the end.
Faith, Mick and River all receive a chilling message via their cell phones with the exact same message: I know what you did on Valentine's day. Alice...
In a village named Blackstone, there is someone known as the angel of death killing the elderly and vulnerable residents, one by one.
Then Alice suddenly disappears, and Mick her boyfriend , receives conflicting views from their friends that she needed a break to think about their relationship, or that she has gone on a conference with a work colleague abroad.
Is Alice another victim of the angel of death or not?
Faith and Finn probe deeper into the sudden demise of elderly and vulnerable residents in the village, by making a documentary for Faith's assignment at college.
What a revelation to find out who the angel of death is at the end.
Review of advance copy received from Author
What a ride from start to finish!
Three phones light up with the same chilling message- “I know what you did on Valentine’s Day…” From that moment, there’s no turning back, you’re hooked!
Where is Alice? Who’s telling the truth? Is there a serial killer hiding in the village? The tension builds as suspicion seeps into every page and character.
I loved how the story unfolds through three different perspectives, each running alongside each other before intertwining in a way that is brilliant.
The twists and turns come thick and fast, and just when you’re convinced you’ve figured it out, the story flips on its head.
AJ Campbell has delivered another gripping, jaw-dropping thriller that keeps you guessing until the very end
Three phones light up with the same chilling message- “I know what you did on Valentine’s Day…” From that moment, there’s no turning back, you’re hooked!
Where is Alice? Who’s telling the truth? Is there a serial killer hiding in the village? The tension builds as suspicion seeps into every page and character.
I loved how the story unfolds through three different perspectives, each running alongside each other before intertwining in a way that is brilliant.
The twists and turns come thick and fast, and just when you’re convinced you’ve figured it out, the story flips on its head.
AJ Campbell has delivered another gripping, jaw-dropping thriller that keeps you guessing until the very end
Review of advance copy received from Author
This psychological suspense thriller gripped me from the start. Three phones buzzing in unison with “I know what you did on Valentine’s Day” immediately set a tone of dread. The rumor-filled village of Blackstone, a place where secrets flow through narrow streets and no one is quite as innocent as they seem. As Alice’s disappearance unravels through the perspectives of Faith, Mick, and River, each revelation deepens the mystery, layering suspicion with expertly timed twists that constantly upend assumptions. Just when I thought I had untangled the truth, another turn sent me turning the pages. This is the kind of thriller that keeps you turning pages late into the night.
Review of advance copy received from Author
What happened to Alice? That is the question you will be asking yourself as the story starts and progresses. It's a unrelenting jig saw puzzle and will have your mind working overtime. I enjoyed reading from different perspectives to get the full picture although sometimes it is more confusing. Once it all comes together though it makes perfect sense. The pace is quite fast I felt like I was running on the treadmill! I enjoyed working through the mystery puzzle and I am satisfied that it ended in a pretty little bow.
Review of advance copy received from Author
3 phones receive the same message "I know what you did on Valentine's Day" just that alone makes you want to keep reading, this was definitely a just one more chapter kind of book.I loved how the story was told through 3 different people and all came together brilliantly.I didn't guess any of it which is what I love , a good thriller that has you guessing right to the end I would definitely recommend this one a solid 4 stars
March 6, 2026
“The Village” by A. J. Campbell is a mysterious and suspenseful read that kept me turning the pages. The village of Blackstone is full of secrets, and the deeper you go into the story, the more unsettling those secrets become. The pacing keeps the tension building throughout. Just when I thought I had things figured out, the twists kept coming. A gripping, twisty read that mystery and thriller fans will enjoy.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Wow, what a read?!!!
I could've read loads more about all of the characters. And, I was completely off with who I thought, the 'Angel of Death' was; I was actually thinking it was River! Shocker!
A sequel, perhaps?
I could've read loads more about all of the characters. And, I was completely off with who I thought, the 'Angel of Death' was; I was actually thinking it was River! Shocker!
A sequel, perhaps?
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I was lucky enough to receive this as an ARC copy from the author. From the beginning it had me hooked and I read it within a day and half. I enjoyed reading it from the different characters perspectives and trying to work out where Alice had gone. Would highly recommend reading it.
March 5, 2026
Thank you AJ Campbell for the ARC.
This was a twisted psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end. I recommend this book if you like Freida McFadden, Lisa Jewell & others psychological thriller authors.
This was a twisted psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end. I recommend this book if you like Freida McFadden, Lisa Jewell & others psychological thriller authors.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Wow what a fantastic read ! Thanks so much to AJ Campbell for the opportunity to be an ARC reader. This gripped me from the very start and kept me enthralled the whole way through . Thoroughly recommended
Review of advance copy
Another great read by AJ…..
A book full of obsessions, addiction and murder.
The Angel of Death helping others to pass or not??? Real questions and thoughts around assisted dying and what is right and wrong….
Keeps you guessing until the End.
A book full of obsessions, addiction and murder.
The Angel of Death helping others to pass or not??? Real questions and thoughts around assisted dying and what is right and wrong….
Keeps you guessing until the End.
Review of advance copy received from Author
An interesting story of how life can be in a small Village, where everyone thinks they know everyone.
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