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'Master of the jaw-dropping twist' S MagazineA teacher is dead. A pupil is missing. What are they hiding?The explosive new thriller from the Queen of the Big Reveal, steeped in betrayal and lies, danger and secretsWhen MJ Hudson, an old work acquaintance, shows up at Dr Kez Lanyon's house in the middle of the night, Kez knows she has no choice but to help.At the prestigious boarding school that MJ's daughter attends, a teacher has been killed and a pupil is missing. And it seems that the same thing happens every few years. Only this time, the school haven't been able to cover things up and MJ's daughter and her group of nice, quiet friends are right at the heart of the scandal.Undercover as the new school therapist, Kez quickly realises there are some seriously powerful, well-connected forces at play. And by continuing to investigate the mystery, perhaps even stepping outside the law to do so, Kez risks putting her own family in serious danger.Because no one wants their secrets aired. And some will go to any length to keep them buried.Praise for Dorothy Koomson:'An author who never fails to pull the rug from your feet when you least expect it' i Paper'Every chapter is more addictive than the last' Daily Express'Dark, gritty and on trend. A brilliant read' Sun'An edge-of-your-seat thriller that'll keep you guessing right until the end' Heat

A warm, funny and irresistible read from Sunday Times bestselling author DOROTHY KOOMSON 'I didn't mean to, honest to goodness . . . It just happened.'When Amber wakes up in bed with Greg, one of her best friends, she's sure it's a one-off mistake - Greg is a commitment-phobe and Amber loves being single. When they keep sleeping together, though, they finally admit their true feelings. But their plan to keep the affair secret from Amber's closest friend, Jen, creates unexpected problems when Jen reveals Greg made a pass at her. Amber is horrified - is Greg going to break her heart? Or is there a bigger, more shocking motive lurking behind what Jen has confessed . . . ?Readers love Dorothy Koomson:'A fantastic blend of love, friendship and laughs' Company'What makes The Chocolate Run such a winning read is that Koomson's characters develop in a believable way' Heat'Perfect if you want to have a good weep. . . Great stuff' Metro

'This is devastatingly good' HeatFrom the bestselling author of The Ice Cream Girls comes a gripping emotional thriller of love and obsession and the nature of coercive control. 'The author plays a blinder' says the Sun.Verity is telling lies...And that's why she's about to be arrested for attempted murder.Serena has been lying for years. . .And that may have driven her daughter, Verity, to do something unthinkable...Poppy's lies have come back to haunt her . . .So will her quest for the truth hurt everyone she loves?Everyone lies.But whose lies are going to end in tragedy?Praise for Dorothy Koomson:'If you only do one thing this weekend, read this book. . . utterly brilliant' Sun'Immediately gripping and relentlessly intense' Heat'An instantly involving pschological thriller' Telegraph'Koomson just gets better and better' Woman & Home

'A brilliant rollercoaster of a thriller about obsessive love and hidden secrets. Tense, twisty and unputdownable. I loved it!' CLAIRE DOUGLASCleo Forsum is a bestselling novelist turned scriptwriter whose TV series, 'The Baking Detective' is a huge success.But now she has decided to walk away from it all and wants to divorce her husband, Wallace.But what is she really running from? As Cleo drafts the final ever episodes of the series, people she knows start getting hurt. It soon becomes clear that someone is trying to frame her for murder.She thinks she knows why, but Cleo can't tell the police or prove her innocence.Because then she'd have to confess about her other husband . . . My Other Husband is the latest gripping thriller from the Queen of The Big Reveal. 'Dorothy Koomson really takes things to another level with My Other Husband. With shocking twists and an emotional, but satisfying conclusion, this is an expertly-crafted, rollercoaster of a novel that had me gripped from the beginning' Jendella Benson'Dorothy Koomson is on formidable form . . . Clever, unnerving and utterly compulsive, the final few chapters left me breathless' Kia Abdullah

'Master of the jaw-dropping twist' S MAGAZINE'Dark, gritty and on trend. A brilliant read' SUN 'An edge-of-your-seat thriller that'll keep you guessing right until the end, get this to the top of your reading pile' HEATPlease take care of my baby. But don't try to find me. You'll put him in danger. xProfiler and therapist Kez Lanyon is shocked when she finds a baby on the backseat of her car, with an unsigned note asking her to take care of him.Kez has a pretty good idea who the mother is - Brandee, a popular social media star with a troubled background, who once lived in Kez's house.Brandee recently dropped out of the limelight and if the internet rumours are true, Kez knows Brandee's life is in danger.Kez is torn. Should she simply take care of the baby as she's been asked, or should she risk her whole family by using contacts from her previous job to save this young woman?Time is running out for Brandee. Can Kez find her before it's too late?This is the heart-stopping new novel from The Queen Of The Big Reveal.'A timely read that will have you on the edge of your seat' Fabulous'A twisty tale . . . every chapter is more addictive than the last' Daily Express

'Master of the jaw-dropping twist' S MAGAZINE'An edge-of-your-seat thriller that'll keep you guessing right until the end, get this to the top of your reading pile' HEAT** The new heart-stopping emotional thriller from the Queen of the Big Reveal and author of Beach Hut 512 **Robyn 'Avril' Managa was twelve when she witnessed her controlling and abusive father murder her mother. Put into care while her well-connected father was given a new identity in Witness Protection, Robyn has lived with the trauma of that day ever since. Now in her twenties, Robyn has decided she wants a family reunion - so is killing people connected to her father's case, leaving on their bodies the note: GIVE HIM TO ME.Dr Kez Lanyon is called onto the case. But can Kez get into Robyn's mind before she kills again? Or is she about to become her latest victim?Profiler and therapist Kez Lanyon returns in a gripping new stand-alone novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Dorothy Koomson. Readers love Dorothy Koomson: 'Raw, emotive and chilling' 'Full of shocks and surprises . . . another hard hitting, psychologically thrilling page turner' 'Jaw-dropping, totally unexpected''Terrifyingly authentic, twisty and compelling' 'A must read!'

After her husband's big promotion, Cece Solarin arrives in Brighton with their three children, ready to start afresh. But their new neighbourhood has a deadly secret.Three weeks earlier, Yvonne, a popular parent, was almost murdered in the grounds of the local school - the same school where Cece has enrolled her children.When she meets three other mothers who welcome her into their circle, Cece begins to feel more comfortable in her new world.That is until she learns the police believe one of her new friends tried to murder Yvonne.One of these women has a secret. And it is a secret they will kill to keep. . .From the bestselling author of That Girl from Nowhere and When I Was Invisible comes a thrilling new novel that will have you questioning the line between right and wrong.________________________________Praise for Dorothy Koomson: 'Tense, twisty and unputdownable. I loved it!' Claire Douglas'Expertly crafted' Jendella Benson 'Clever, unnerving and utterly compulsive' Kia Abdullah

A gripping and emotional read about friendship, betrayal and forgiveness from Sunday Times bestselling author DOROTHY KOOMSON 'Please don't ignore this. I need to see you. I'm dying.'On Kamryn's thirty-second birthday she receives a card from Adele, the woman who betrayed her and she vowed never to speak to again.Adele has contacted Kamryn because she is desperate - she needs someone to take care of her precious daughter, Tegan, and she's running out of time. Kamryn loves Tegan, but can she really put aside all the hurt and pain of the last few years to rescue Adele when she needs her most?Readers love Dorothy Koomson:'An enjoyable, easy read that might even make you shed the odd tear' Star'Koomson just gets better and better' Woman & Home'Witty, with bits to make you cry and laugh' Real

A gripping tale of redemption, hope and finding love in unexpected places from Sunday Times bestselling author DOROTHY KOOMSON 'They're not your children . . . It's nothing to do with you'Kendra has run home to England from Australia to escape the mess she created in Sydney. Unfortunately for her, she seems to have arrived into an even bigger mess involving her new landlord, single father Kyle and his two children. Despite her best efforts, Kendra is slowly sucked into being another parent to Kyle's children. But just as life seems to settle down, the reasons why she originally disappeared to Australia catch up with her. Is it time for Kendra to run away again?Readers love Dorothy Koomson:'Will make tears run down your face, but leave you feeling that whatever happens, there's always hope.' Heat'A poignant page-turner.' Closer'Seeringly painful but ultimately hopeful, this book is a riveting read from start to finish' Woman

A heartbreaking page-turner about love, loss and friendship from the Sunday Times bestselling author DOROTHY KOOMSON 'It's the ones you love the most that can lift you in an instant, and destroy you without trying.'Nova would do anything for her closet friend, Mal. So, when he asks her to be surrogate mother for him and his wife, Steph, she agrees - despite her fears about what it could do to their lives.Eight years later, Nova and Mal no longer speak, Nova is bringing up Mal's son Leo, while Mal's marriage to Steph continues to fall apart. Now Leo is critically ill in hospital, Nova must decide whether to tell her family the truth about the surrogacy - and if she can allow Mal back into her life before it's too late.Readers love Dorothy Koomson:'Movingly documents the heartbreak and emotional reshuffling of family and friends coping with love and loss' Daily Mail'A superior cautionary tale' Good Housekeeping'You'll need tissues' Heat

A funny, feel-good read about Ceri D'Altroy, a woman who has an extraordinary talent for matchmaking, with occasionally outrageous consequences......

'Master of the jaw-dropping twist' S MagazineA teacher is dead. A pupil is missing. What are they hiding?The explosive new thriller from the Queen of the Big Reveal, steeped in betrayal and lies, danger and secretsWhen MJ Hudson, an old work acquaintance, shows up at Dr Kez Lanyon's house in the middle of the night, Kez knows she has no choice but to help.At the prestigious boarding school that MJ's daughter attends, a teacher has been killed and a pupil is missing. And it seems that the same thing happens every few years. Only this time, the school haven't been able to cover things up and MJ's daughter and her group of nice, quiet friends are right at the heart of the scandal.Undercover as the new school therapist, Kez quickly realises there are some seriously powerful, well-connected forces at play. And by continuing to investigate the mystery, perhaps even stepping outside the law to do so, Kez risks putting her own family in serious danger.Because no one wants their secrets aired. And some will go to any length to keep them buried.Praise for Dorothy Koomson:'An author who never fails to pull the rug from your feet when you least expect it' i Paper'Every chapter is more addictive than the last' Daily Express'Dark, gritty and on trend. A brilliant read' Sun'An edge-of-your-seat thriller that'll keep you guessing right until the end' Heat

'Master of the jaw-dropping twist' S MagazineA teacher is dead. A pupil is missing. What are they hiding?The explosive new thriller from the Queen of the Big Reveal, steeped in betrayal and lies, danger and secretsWhen MJ Hudson, an old work acquaintance, shows up at Dr Kez Lanyon's house in the middle of the night, Kez knows she has no choice but to help.At the prestigious boarding school that MJ's daughter attends, a teacher has been killed and a pupil is missing. And it seems that the same thing happens every few years. Only this time, the school haven't been able to cover things up and MJ's daughter and her group of nice, quiet friends are right at the heart of the scandal.Undercover as the new school therapist, Kez quickly realises there are some seriously powerful, well-connected forces at play. And by continuing to investigate the mystery, perhaps even stepping outside the law to do so, Kez risks putting her own family in serious danger.Because no one wants their secrets aired. And some will go to any length to keep them buried.Praise for Dorothy Koomson:'An author who never fails to pull the rug from your feet when you least expect it' i Paper'Every chapter is more addictive than the last' Daily Express'Dark, gritty and on trend. A brilliant read' Sun'An edge-of-your-seat thriller that'll keep you guessing right until the end' Heat

The gripping new emotional thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Ice Cream Girls, My Best Friend's Girl and The Brighton Mermaid. Pieta has a secretTen years ago, Pieta survived a weekend with a sadistic serial killer. She never told anyone what happened and instead moved on with her life. But now, the man who kidnapped her is hunting down his past victims meaning she may have to tell her deepest secret to stay alive . . .Jody has a secretFifteen years ago, policewoman Jody made a terrible mistake that resulted in a serial killer escaping justice. When she discovers journalist Pieta is one of his living victims, Jody realises she has a way to catch him - even if it means endangering Pieta's life. . .Will telling their secrets save or sacrifice each other? 'Gripping ... full of heart and truth' Caroline Smailes'I raced through this compelling thriller' Catherine Isaac'Stunningly tense' Miranda Dickinson'Honest and raw' Black Girls Book Club

The quirky, heart-warming debut from Sunday Times bestseller Dorothy Koomson There's something special about Ceri . . .Meet Ceri. She's giving up her life and job in London to follow her heart in Leeds.But Ceri has a bad habit of unintentionally inspiring other people to follow their hearts too - then desperately trying to solve the resulting problems. When she arrives in her new city it's not long before chaos ensues. Will Ceri stick with her vow to not get involved or will she be forced to do what she does best and act like modern-day Cupid?Readers love Dorothy Koomson:'Hilarious' OK's Hot Stars'A page-turning romantic comedy and a must for every woman's handbag' Spirit & Destiny'A laugh-out-loud, feel-good page-turner' She

'All the stuff in the papers was lies. We were never The Ice Cream Girls'Serena and Poppy were teenagers when they were branded as the Ice Cream Girls. When they were accused of murder, one of them was sent to prison while the other was set free.Now, 20 years later, one of them is doing all she can to clear her name and the other is frantically trying to keep her secrets. Which Ice Cream Girl is desperate enough to kill to get what she wants?A gripping, emotional thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author Dorothy Koomson

The gripping emotional thriller about the thin line between love and obsession from Sunday Times bestselling author DOROTHY KOOMSON'If you're reading this, it's likely I'm dead. Probably murdered'After a car crash leaves Libby close to death, she starts to question everything - especially if her husband, Jack, has ever really loved her. Stuck at home recovering from her injuries, Libby starts to obsess over the untimely death of Eve, Jack's beautiful, perfect first wife. When Libby finds Eve's diaries, though, she discovers 'perfect' Eve had a secret. And now Libby knows that secret her life may be in serious danger, too...Readers love Dorothy Koomson:'It had us all gripped from start to finish' Woman'Social conflict, deception, the nature of marriage itself are all themes in this multi-tiered and satisfying mystery story' Daily Express'A must-read that will have you gripped *****' Heat

A tense, thrilling read from Sunday Times bestselling author Dorothy Koomson Is it an affair . . . or something much worse?Tami's husband, Scott, has just been arrested for a terrible crime - and his accuser is her closest friend. Who should Tami believe? The father of her two daughters? Or her trusted best friend? Torn and desperate to find out the truth, Tami makes her choice - with shocking consequences . . .SHORTLISTED FOR THE SPECSAVERS NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR POPULAR FICITON 2012Readers love Dorothy Koomson:'Cleverly told by three female narrators, this is a complex tale of a terrible crime . . . I was gripped from the start and desperate to uncover the truth' Woman'If you only do one this weekend, read this book. It's another utterly brilliant psychological thriller' Sun

A powerful, thought-provoking emotional thriller from Sunday Times bestseller Dorothy Koomson. Previously published as THE FLAVOURS OF LOVE.Would you protect your husband's killer?It's been 18 months since that day when Saffron's husband, Joel, was murdered. Everyone in her life believes she is coping well. And no one suspects the mother-of-two knows who killed Joel.But now her daughter has confessed a life-altering secret, and Joel's killer seems to be stalking Saffron's every move.Saffron is faced with a stark choice - risk her family's safety by going to the police or keep quiet and protect her husband's murderer?Readers love Dorothy Koomson:'A powerful read that will have you hooked until the end' Bella'A darkly inventive and thought-provoking thriller. Switch of your mobile phone (yes, really) and get immersed in the mystery' Heat'A psychological thriller where the suspense and fear comes from the protagonist rather than events that surround her, and the action takes her on a journey to redemption' The Lady

'The very definition of a page-turner, it's suburban noir at its finest' HARRIET TYCEDo you have any idea what the people you know are capable of? Bestselling author of All My Lies Are True, Dorothy Koomson, asks how well you can really know your neighbours. Fans of Lisa Jewell and Louise Candlish will rip through the pages of this addictive new thriller.What if all your neighbours' secrets landed in a diary on your doorstep?What if the woman who gave it to you was murdered by one of the people in the diary?What if the police asked if you knew anything?Would you hand over the book of secrets?Or ... would you try to find out what everyone had done?I Know What You've Done is the unputdownable thriller from the Queen of the Big Reveal.Readers love Dorothy Koomson:'Koomson just gets better and better' Woman & Home'An instantly involving psychological thriller' Daily Telegraph'This is devastatingly good' Heat'The suspense was on another level' Black Girls Book Club'Written with verve and insight' Stylist'We just couldn't put it down' Closer'The author plays a blinder' Sun'The novel simmers with tension' Daily Express'You'll be gripped by this tense, twisty thriller' Fabulous

'Master of the jaw-dropping twist' S MAGAZINE'Dark, gritty and on trend. A brilliant read' SUN'An edge-of-your-seat thriller that'll keep you guessing right until the end, get this to the top of your reading pile' HEATPlease take care of my baby. But don't try to find me. You'll put him in danger. xProfiler and therapist Kez Lanyon is shocked when she finds a baby on the backseat of her car, with an unsigned note asking her to take care of him.Kez has a pretty good idea who the mother is - Brandee, a popular social media star with a troubled background, who once lived in Kez's house.Brandee recently dropped out of the limelight and if the internet rumours are true, Kez knows Brandee's life is in danger.Kez is torn. Should she simply take care of the baby as she's been asked, or should she risk her whole family by using contacts from her previous job to save this young woman?Time is running out for Brandee. Can Kez find her before it's too late?This is the heart-stopping new novel from The Queen Of The Big Reveal.'A timely read that will have you on the edge of your seat' Fabulous'A twisty tale . . . every chapter is more addictive than the last' Daily Express

'Master of the jaw-dropping twist' S MAGAZINE'An edge-of-your-seat thriller that'll keep you guessing right until the end, get this to the top of your reading pile' HEAT** The new heart-stopping emotional thriller from the Queen of the Big Reveal **Robyn 'Avril' Managa was twelve when she witnessed her controlling and abusive father murder her mother. Put into care while her well-connected father was given a new identity in Witness Protection, Robyn has lived with the trauma of that day ever since. Now in her twenties, Robyn has decided she wants a family reunion - so is killing people connected to her father's case, leaving on their bodies the note: GIVE HIM TO ME.Dr Kez Lanyon is called onto the case. But can Kez get into Robyn's mind before she kills again? Or is she about to become Avril's latest victim?Profiler and therapist Kez Lanyon returns in a gripping new stand-alone novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Dorothy Koomson. Readers love Dorothy Koomson: 'Raw, emotive and chilling' 'Full of shocks and surprises . . . another hard hitting, psychologically thrilling page turner' 'Jaw-dropping, totally unexpected''Terrifyingly authentic, twisty and compelling' 'A must read!'

**WINNER OF THE PRECIOUS LIFESTYLE MUST READ OF THE YEAR AWARD 2018**‘This will creep its way under your skin and stay there long after you finish the final few gut-twisting chapters. Brilliant’ Heat_____________________Brighton Beach, 1993Teenagers Nell and Jude find the body of a young woman and when no one comes to claim her, she becomes known as the Brighton Mermaid. Nell is still struggling to move on when, three weeks later, Jude disappears.Twenty-five years on, Nell is forced to quit her job to find out who the Brighton Mermaid really was – and what happened to her best friend that summer.But as Nell edges closer to the truth, dangerous things start to happen. Someone seems to be watching her every move, and soon she starts to wonder who in her life she can actually trust…Fast-paced and thrilling, The Brighton Mermaid explores the deadly secrets of those closest to you._____________________‘Another brilliant, suspenseful read from a master storyteller’ (Candis)‘With a cracking plot to boot – this brilliant read will hook you from the start’ (Fabulous magazine)‘This will creep its way under your skin and stay there long after you finish the final few gut-twisting chapters. Brilliant’ (Heat)‘Tense and emotional’ (My Weekly)‘Thrilling!’ (Take A Break)‘Koomson is the queen of the big reveal, and takes her time slowly building the tension in this truly gripping read’ (The Sun)‘Has all the classic elements of the big beach novel. It adds extra depths to the whodunit in terms of characterisation and emotional impact, and races to a conclusion that had me turning the pages as if they were on fire’ (Viva magazine)‘A hot read’ (Woman magazine)‘Just when you think you know what happened and you have your suspects a turn of the page will prove you wrong. This novel is fast paced and a great read’ (Woman’s Way)‘The novel simmers with tension and an undercurrent of darkness’ (Daily Express)‘The Brighton Mermaid is a breathtakingly brilliant, twisty belter of a book and you need to read it!’ (Miranda Dickinson, author of Somewhere Beyond The Sea)‘Fast-paced, dark and simmering – can’t recommend this novel enough.’ (Caroline Smailes, author ofThe Drowning of Arthur Braxton)

Will your past always catch up with you?Tessa Dannall is excited and happy when her daughter, Nia, arrives at their family’s tropical beach resort to get married.Tessa is also trying to forget the last time she went to a wedding on this beach and how that day changed her life for ever.But as the big day draws near, Tessa realises she must face the deadly ghosts from her past – or they may ruin her daughter’s future...Praise for Dorothy Koomson:‘Terrifically addictive’ Good Housekeeping‘Beautifully written’ Closer‘Koomson just gets better and better’ Woman and Home

**NOW A MAJOR CHANNEL 4 TV SERIES**SELECTED BY BARACK OBAMA AS ONE OF HIS BEST BOOKS OF 2020A New York Times bestseller and Guardian Book of the Month'This flawless masterpiece deserves to be a bestseller.' DAILY EXPRESS'Tough, tense and twisty - but tender, human and deeply affecting, too ... I don't have a sister, but when I finished the book I called my brother, just to hear his voice.' LEE CHILD'An outstanding crime novel.' PAULA HAWKINS, author of The Girl on the Train_____________________________________Once inseparable, sisters Mickey and Kacey are on different paths, but they walk the same streets. Mickey on her police beat and Kacey in the shadows of the city's darkest corners where the drug addicts and sex workers preside. When a string of murders coincides with Kacey's disappearance, Mickey is terrified her sister could be next.But in a community where death and murder is rife, will Mickey be able to save her sister before it's too late?_____________________________________'A remarkable, profoundly moving novel about the ties that bind and the irrevocable wounds of childhood. It's also a riveting mystery, perfectly paced. I loved every page of it.' DENNIS LEHANE'It is by some considerable distance my crime novel of the year' IRISH TIMES'Outstanding . . . an intense family thriller . . . The clever plot and involving characters set a high standard for this new year.' DAILY MAIL'This is a thrilling and heartbreaking exploration of the strain the opioid crisis puts on families. A masterpiece.' DAILY MIRROR'A dazzling, propulsive, humane work that not only bears comparison to Dennis Lehane and George Pelecanos but occasionally beats them at their own game' METRO 'heart-pounding thriller' VOGUE'compassionate and enthralling' INDEPENDENT

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THE ISLES OF SCILLY MYSTERIES #3‘Gripping, clever and impossible to put down' ERIN KELLY  ‘An absolute master of pace, plotting and character’ ELLY GRIFFITHSINTRUDERS HERE ARE BOUND TO DIE . . .  As the sun sets on a cold November evening, the tiny community of St Agnes prepares for their annual Fifth-of-November festivities. Moments before the fireworks are scheduled to commence, an islander discovers a charred body left on the bonfire, and quickly it becomes clear that a killer is at large.  Ben Kitto is the Deputy Chief of Police for the Scilly Isles, and with a killer on the loose, he has no choice but to forbid all residents from leaving the island. With a population of just eighty people, everyone is a suspect and no one is safe.  When threats start appearing, written in the old Cornish language, Ben suspects that the killer’s motive is to rid the island of the newcomers who threaten their traditions. With time running out, Ben hurries to discover the secrets of the island’s peculiar residents, but he knows it’s only a matter of time before another fire is started . . .  No place to run.No place to hide.  PRAISE FOR KATE RHODES:‘In Burnt Island, Kate Rhodes' portrayals of island life are vivid; her landscapes deftly sketched. A tense thriller with pitch-perfect pace – I devoured it!’ ISABEL ASHDOWN‘Gripping, clever and impossible to put down. I’ve been a Kate Rhodes fan for years and in Ben Kitto she has created a detective who is just as complex and compelling as Kate’s elegant plotting and stunning prose. The claustrophobia and paranoia of the island are so brilliant evoked, I could almost feel the tide encroaching as time ran out to find the killer' ERIN KELLY‘Absorbing and complex, Hell Bay kept me guessing until the final pages’ RACHEL ABBOTT'A vividly realised protagonist whose complex and harrowing history rivals the central crime storyline' SOPHIE HANNAH'Beautifully written and expertly plotted; this is a masterclass' GUARDIAN'Expertly weaves a sense of place and character into a tense and intriguing story' METRO'Rhodes does a superb job of balancing a portrayal of a tiny community oppressed by secrets with an uplifting evocation of setting' Jake Kerridge, SUNDAY EXPRESS‘The whole book tingles with tension. I hope it does for the Scilly Isles what Ann Cleeves did for Shetland' MEL MCGRATH'I love reading Kate's books in the way I love reading Sophie Hannah – a poet writing crime fiction is a great thing . . . It is at once a locked-room mystery, a story of the returning hero, and an examination of fear and abuse. It has the air of a twenty-first century Agatha Christie' JULIA CROUCH