Troublemaker

Paperback Published on: 15/01/2026
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Synopsis

Is she solving a murder . . . or walking into a trap?The gripping and claustrophobic new thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of THE RUMOUR, perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, B.A. Paris, and Claire Douglas! As heard on BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour

‘One of my absolute favourite reads of the year’ ANDREA MARA, author of No One Saw a Thing

She witnessed a murder.

Storm used to be just like her name. Wild and strong. A force to be reckoned with.

No one believes her.

But ever since her younger brother was killed in a violent mugging, she has led a very different life: quiet and cautious, seeing danger everywhere. Storm’s tendency to panic has resulted in several false alarms, so when she witnesses a murder with uncanny similarities to the way her brother was killed, and yet no body is found and no one is reported missing, the police don’t take her seriously.

Now she's a target.
But Storm knows what she saw. And the murder is only the start – the killer will stop at nothing to keep Storm quiet. But how can she solve the murder and stay out of danger when no one believes her?

Praise for Lesley Kara and Troublemaker'Lesley Kara keeps you guessing until the final page' PAULA HAWKINS, author of The Blue Hour

‘Tension mounts by the page in this exhilarating ‘girl who cried wolf’ thriller – a riveting, read-in-one-sitting treat’ LOUISE CANDLISH, author of The Other Passenger

‘Lesley Kara is brilliant. I read TROUBLEMAKER in one sitting - it just would not let me put it down!’ PETER JAMES, author of Dead Simple

‘I raced through TROUBLEMAKER, desperate to know what on earth was going on. Twisty, compelling and full of heart’ LAURA MARSHALL, author of Friend Request

‘This deliciously chilling suspense thriller is an absolute treat. Kara combines her astute grasp of human psychology with her observational skills to create a twisty and compelling story. I was up way too late reading and I can't recommend this enough’ CHRIS BRIDGES, author of Sick to Death

‘A twisty thriller that had me gripped right from the very start . . . A fabulous read!’ NIKKI SMITH, author of The Beach Party

'Creepy and tense. I devoured this in two sittings . . . Five huge stars from me.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'Clever, compelling and intricately plotted . . . read it for yourself! You won’t be disappointed' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'I had to know how it ended, which meant reading into the early hours of the morning to finish it' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'Very fast paced and gripping' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'Wow! What a book, totally hooked from the start' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

** Have you read Lesley Kara's debut novel, THE RUMOUR? Now a major TV series on Channel 5! **

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
  • ISBN: 9781529177343
  • Number of pages: 384
  • Dimensions: 197 x 128 x 25 mm
  • Weight: 264g
  • Languages: English

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Troublemaker
Gripping read from start to finish
The prologue in Trublemaker hooked me from the start. How anyone could do that was beyond me. Therefore I had to know how it ended, which meant reading int... READ MORE
Susan Hunter
Troublemaker
Engaging thriller
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of Troublemaker by Lesley Kara. Storm is traumatised by the death of her autistic brother, Arlo, during a mugging go... READ MORE
Danielle Conroy
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
Troublemaker
Brilliant and Emotional Thriller
This was a brilliant and very cleverly written book. It was not only a mystery/thriller, but also a heart wrenching and emotional story that really delved ... READ MORE
Andrea H
Troublemaker
Strong psychological thriller
Troublemaker by Lesley Kara is another drama-filled, brilliantly crafted read,exactly what we’ve come to expect from this exceptional author. The story unf... READ MORE
Lovetoread2023
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
Troublemaker
Interesting plot!
Storm Griffin’s younger brother Arlo was brutally attacked and murdered but his killer was never caught. Two years later, incidents keep happening to Stor... READ MORE
Joan Clapham
Troublemaker
Gripping Thriller
Some books have that power to hold you spellbound by their gripping narrative and breatktaking storytelling, Troublemaker is one such book, once started I ... READ MORE
Andy  wormald
Troublemaker
Very good psychological thriller
Troublemaker by Lesley Kara is a tense, character-driven thriller where the lead character Storm struggles to be believed when the truth sounds impossible.... READ MORE
Gary Wilkes
Troublemaker
Troublemaker by Lesley Kara
Trouble Maker by Lesley Kara is a murder mystery or a psychological thriller or just a really good read. I really enjoyed reading this latest novel by Lesl... READ MORE
Christine Rennie
Troublemaker
Good crime thriller
Storm is single, a College Lecturer in her forties and once she was the life of the party. However, her younger brother Arlo was murdered 2 years earlier a... READ MORE
Lynda’s Book Reviews
Troublemaker
A gripping tale of grief and suspense
Storm used to be a force of nature, but the trauma of her brother’s murder has left her hyper-vigilant and prone to false alarms. When she witnesses a crim... READ MORE
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Troublemaker
Lesley Kara at her best.
I’ve been hooked on Lesley Kara’s books ever since The Rumour, and this is definitely one of her strongest novels yet. The story follows Storm, who is str... READ MORE
Caroline R
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Troublemaker
Gripping and memorable psychological thriller
I loved reading Troublemaker. It's a memorable and gripping thriller psychological and I was hooked from the first page. One thing that stood out for me wa... READ MORE
Reading Frog
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Troublemaker
Enjoyable read.
Thank you to netGalley, author and publisher for an arc of 'Troublemaker'. Storm is still traumatised after the murder of her brother and when she witnesse... READ MORE
Frances
Troublemaker
Great read
A great character driven story that will keep you guessing, fast paced and jam packed this book will keep you turning the pages, did someone say book 2.? .... READ MORE
Wendy Haines