The Plan: A gripping standalone psychological thriller short story

by Miranda Rijks

94 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 15, 2026

About the author

Miranda 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.

Reviews

[KELLY · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short story to read in one sitting because you're not going to be able to put it down. Love Miranda's books!

[Liz Alterman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fast-paced thriller by Miranda Rijks. I finished this in two sittings and I'm already looking forward to her next one!

[Sarah Between the Lines Book Reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you Miranda for this ARC opportunity!

Miranda has become one of my favorite authors very quickly.

The Plan is a gripping, heart racing psychological thriller novella. Miranda knows how to suck you into her writing within seconds of starting the book.

Being a mom, I couldn't imagine feeling the way this mom does when her 12 year old son comes up missing.

Was it him that Clara hit on her way to a charity fashion show? You'll have to read to find out!

This book releases in 2 short days on May 15!

[Angelynn23 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lucky enough to get a copy straight from Miranda Rijks! This was an absolute great read from start to finish. I like the pacing of the story and the suspenseful twists was satisfyingly good. Thanks for the ARC.

[SKP · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great twisty short story by a favorite thriller author!

[Josh Stewart · Rating 4 out of 5]

good short story

This was a fun short read. It had me guessing and wondering what was gonna happen next and didn’t see end coming. I’m looking into more by the author

[Jolovesbooks · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 ⭐️

[Nicola · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good short read

[LORRIE · Rating 4 out of 5]

fantastic

This was a fantastic, fast pace, free. It had twist and turns that you never saw coming, and just when you figured it out another turn came around the bend.

[Leysha · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the story. For a short story is good and recommended reading it I really loved it and enjoyed it

[Stacy Ferguson · Rating 5 out of 5]

ok short story

It was OK, but pretty easy to figure out no surprise endings really. I would recommend this book as an easy short read.

[Ilyana Guinn · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a short suspense story. Didn’t expect that’s twist. Quick and easy read, will have you thinking of every possible outcome.