The Babysitter: A gripping psychological thriller with edge of your seat suspense

You trust her with your family. Would you trust her with your life?

Mark and Melissa Cain are thrilled to have found Jade, a babysitter who is brilliant with their young children. Having seen her own house burn to the ground, Jade needs them as much as they need her. Moving Jade into the family home can only be a good thing, can’t it?

As Mark works long hours as a police officer and Melissa struggles with running a business, the family become ever more reliant on their babysitter, who is only too happy to help. And as Melissa begins to slip into depression, it’s Jade who is left picking up the pieces.

But Mark soon notices things aren’t quite as they seem. Things at home feel wrong, and as Mark begins to investigate their seemingly perfect sitter, what he discovers shocks him to his core. He’s met Jade before. And now he suspects he might know what she wants …

Mark is in a race against time to protect his family. But what will he find as he goes back to his family home?

If you loved reading The Girl on the Train, Behind Closed Doors and The Sister, you’ll love the suspense of The Babysitter. This unputdownable read will have you turning the pages until way after dark.

What readers are saying about The Babysitter:

‘Oh my goodness I can finally breathe!! What an amazing, addictive, totally gripping read this was, I was absolutely hooked from the beginning, this book was full of action, I would advise anyone reading this book to forget any plans they may have as once you start this book you will not be able to put down!!!’ Goodreads Reviewer

‘Sheryl Browne absolutely NAILED it with this book! I started reading telling myself I was just going to read one chapter. I got in bed to read exhausted, but a few pages in, I was WIDE awake and completely sucked into the story. I ended up staying awake until 3am finishing this book in a single sitting. It messes with your mind in a way that only the BEST psychological thrillers can and reminded me why I fell in love with psychological thrillers to begin with!’ Goodreads Reviewer

‘Phew ... Goosebumps, shivers down my spine and the hairs on the back of my neck were standing on end, that's how good this book is. I loved the story, the characters and highly recommend you read it. A well deserved 5 stars.’ Goodreads Reviewer

‘I have spent the past few hours consumed by The Babysitter. I was at 60% and was about to turn off my Kindle and go to bed, but I couldn’t and just had to get it finished. It was such an addictive read that I couldn’t wait to see how it was going to end.’ Goodreads Reviewer

‘A superb psychological thriller that really plays upon the very real notion that no-one is quite what they seem... It really plays on your emotions and sense of wellbeing! The fact that it’s written so well makes it all the more believable and disturbing!’ Goodreads Reviewer

‘Sheryl Browne has written a tense psychological thriller with a chilling antagonist taking central stage … a highly addictive read and one I would highly recommend.’ The Book Review Café

‘A terrific read – a real page turner.’ Goodreads Reviewer

‘If you enjoy films like The Hand That Rocks the Cradle you’ll love this.’ Nigel Adams Bookworm

‘This was a great book!... I would definitely make this a read at my book club.’ Bookish Babes

‘A very quick paced story you will not want to put it down.’ Goodreads Reviewer

‘Even though I had never read from this author before. I am now an instant fan after reading this book! I totally feel that it would make a huge box office hit at the movie theatre!’ Goodreads Reviewer