# Five: The intense and gripping psychological suspense thriller from a brand-new literary fiction voice. New for 2026!

The Five book series by Ilona Bannister launches with a high-concept psychological suspense thriller that unfolds in real time. At a seemingly ordinary suburban train station, five strangers are bound by a horrifying certainty: in the next five minutes, one of them will die when the 7:06 to London Victoria arrives. The series explores the intricate lives and hidden pasts of these characters, blending dark humor with razor-sharp observation.

As the clock ticks down, the narrative weaves together the stories of a child, a mother, a businessman, an old woman, and a gambler, each hiding damage and desire. This novel series examines fate, sacrifice, and the meaning of life through tense, character-driven intrigue. Bannister's literary fiction background infuses the suburban thriller with emotional depth, creating a page-turning exploration of what brings ordinary people to the edge of disaster.

## Books in this series (1)

- Vol. 1 — [Five](https://mybookbandits.com/books/9780008770587) (ISBN 9780008770587)

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