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The Influencer
She is worshipped by millions. But she has a secret…
Adored by her legions of followers, social media megastar Skye is an inspiration. Once homeless, she is now fantastically wealthy, enormously powerful. A ‘like’ from Skye can literally change your life.
So when she suggests partnering with Nathan’s charity for the homeless, he thinks it’s a match made in heaven. With Skye’s backing, who knows what he can achieve? And no-one is more excited than Nathan’s teenage daughters, both massive fans of the star.
But Skye’s influence comes at a price. Yes, funds are pouring into Nathan’s charity, but she is a smothering presence, seemingly determined to insert herself into every nook and cranny of his family life.
Nathan’s daughters are thrilled to have so much up close and personal contact with a superstar. But he worries about Skye’s growing influence on them… And is it just a coincidence that ever since she’s been around, his personal life is disintegrating?
As things spiral out of control, Nathan begins to wonder what Skye really wants from him and his daughters. The answer is more terrifying than he could ever imagine…
The Influencer – the stunning psychological thriller from Miranda Rijks, bestselling author of Don't Answer The Phone, Make Her Pay and The Visitors.
What readers are saying about The Influencer:
“A fast-paced story with a brilliant narrative and interesting characters, this was one heart-thumping read that I greatly enjoyed.” –Goodreads Reviewer
"...a narrative that is original, gripping and easy to follow, yet takes an increasingly creepy and even dangerous trajectory... addictive, gripping and refreshingly original..." -Ceris Little Blog
“The story grabbed me immediately and kept me hooked with lots of dark twists, switching between past and present and across multiple points of view. The writing flows well and I found myself racing through this engaging and compelling read. This is my first book by Miranda Rijks but I will definitely be reading more.” –Netgalley Reviewer
“Miranda certainly knows how to grab your attention and draw you into one hell of a story. Reading The Influencer is much like being on an at times scary and unpredictable rollercoaster ride with several twists and turns along the way.” –Goodreads Reviewer
“This book was like potato chips-you can’t read just one chapter! I flew through this darkly suspenseful book.” –Netgalley Reviewer
"This book, you guys, was amazing. So well written, and psychologically invasive. ... The Influencer has been added to my favorite books of 2021!" -The Picky Bookworm
“The Influencer is a book that keeps you interested and intrigued, with a crisp narrative and great character development. The story unfolds so smoothly and escalates so quickly that you don't even realize when it began to spiral. It's a train going too fast and taking you with it, but not one that has a risk of veering off track. No, Miranda Rijks is too skilled for that. Just fantastic.
Adored by her legions of followers, social media megastar Skye is an inspiration. Once homeless, she is now fantastically wealthy, enormously powerful. A ‘like’ from Skye can literally change your life.
So when she suggests partnering with Nathan’s charity for the homeless, he thinks it’s a match made in heaven. With Skye’s backing, who knows what he can achieve? And no-one is more excited than Nathan’s teenage daughters, both massive fans of the star.
But Skye’s influence comes at a price. Yes, funds are pouring into Nathan’s charity, but she is a smothering presence, seemingly determined to insert herself into every nook and cranny of his family life.
Nathan’s daughters are thrilled to have so much up close and personal contact with a superstar. But he worries about Skye’s growing influence on them… And is it just a coincidence that ever since she’s been around, his personal life is disintegrating?
As things spiral out of control, Nathan begins to wonder what Skye really wants from him and his daughters. The answer is more terrifying than he could ever imagine…
The Influencer – the stunning psychological thriller from Miranda Rijks, bestselling author of Don't Answer The Phone, Make Her Pay and The Visitors.
What readers are saying about The Influencer:
“A fast-paced story with a brilliant narrative and interesting characters, this was one heart-thumping read that I greatly enjoyed.” –Goodreads Reviewer
"...a narrative that is original, gripping and easy to follow, yet takes an increasingly creepy and even dangerous trajectory... addictive, gripping and refreshingly original..." -Ceris Little Blog
“The story grabbed me immediately and kept me hooked with lots of dark twists, switching between past and present and across multiple points of view. The writing flows well and I found myself racing through this engaging and compelling read. This is my first book by Miranda Rijks but I will definitely be reading more.” –Netgalley Reviewer
“Miranda certainly knows how to grab your attention and draw you into one hell of a story. Reading The Influencer is much like being on an at times scary and unpredictable rollercoaster ride with several twists and turns along the way.” –Goodreads Reviewer
“This book was like potato chips-you can’t read just one chapter! I flew through this darkly suspenseful book.” –Netgalley Reviewer
"This book, you guys, was amazing. So well written, and psychologically invasive. ... The Influencer has been added to my favorite books of 2021!" -The Picky Bookworm
“The Influencer is a book that keeps you interested and intrigued, with a crisp narrative and great character development. The story unfolds so smoothly and escalates so quickly that you don't even realize when it began to spiral. It's a train going too fast and taking you with it, but not one that has a risk of veering off track. No, Miranda Rijks is too skilled for that. Just fantastic.
298 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 29, 2026
About the author
Miranda Rijks
44 books999 followersMiranda Rijks is the bestselling author of 29 psychological thrillers, with over one MILLION copies sold. She lives in Sussex, England with her Dutch husband and black Labrador.
Her fast-paced, twisty thrillers are inspired by scary things that have happened to her or places she has visited.
Miranda turned to writing after recovering from Ewing's Sarcoma, a rare bone cancer. She's so grateful that she's now a full-time author and living the dream!
Visit www.mirandarijks.com to get her FREE novella, The Cheat, and the chance to name characters in her books.
Her fast-paced, twisty thrillers are inspired by scary things that have happened to her or places she has visited.
Miranda turned to writing after recovering from Ewing's Sarcoma, a rare bone cancer. She's so grateful that she's now a full-time author and living the dream!
Visit www.mirandarijks.com to get her FREE novella, The Cheat, and the chance to name characters in her books.
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