The Spotlight

Bella Mackie meets the Eras tour in this darkly compelling thriller set in the music industry. Just how far would you go to get everything you’ve ever wanted?

Kirby Turner is on her last chance.

Since her girlband career imploded after the death of the band’s lead singer, Hailey, she’s been drifting for years. But then came the call. Arena tour. Had a last-minute dropout. Want a girl drummer.

When she finds out who the artist is, it feels like fate. Silver is now the most famous singer on the planet, but Kirby knows her best as Alice, her former bandmate. When Hailey drowned, Kirby was blamed, and while she slid into the gutter, Alice shot towards the stars

As the tour begins, and Kirby plays in front of thousands of fans for the first time in years, it feels like coming home. But then she learns that Silver has a stalker – just like Hailey did. Possessions going missing or being destroyed, threats left in her dressing room. As the stalker’s actions escalate, she starts to wonder: could this shadowy enemy have been behind Hailey’s death all along? If it is the same person, could Silver be next?

To ignore these suspicions could be deadly. But now that Kirby’s got everything she ever wanted – what would she do to hold on to it?

Available 18 June 2026

Where to Buy

Ebook: Kindle (UK) | Kindle (US) | Kobo (UK)

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Audiobook: Audible (UK) | Audible (US)

Translated into German as The Spotlight in paperback, ebook and audiobook. Available 16 May 2026.

Reader Reviews

“Highly enjoyed! If you’re looking for a niche, fast-paced and suspenseful novel, pick this one up! You won’t regret it.”

“With a cast of shady characters all slightly strange in their own way you never know who to trust so you’re constantly kept on your toes as the plot twists and turns.”

“A gripping thriller with emotional depth, compelling characters, and a surprising ending that lingers long after you’ve finished reading.”