I Let You Go

Twists and turns all the way. A brilliant debut * Jeffrey Archer * Jaw-dropping, yet plausible plot twists . . . the kind of book that sticks in the reader's mind well after the final sequence * Kirkus * A clever thriller that boasts fine writing, compelling characters, and mind-bending twists * Booklist * The characters are well-developed individuals; the mean streets of Bristol and the idyllic Welsh coastal village are equally well-drawn; the writing is skilful and well-balanced; and the plot has enough twists enough to satisfy the pickiest reader, not to mention a final kick that sent shivers up my spine * Mystery People * A fascinating, multi-angled viewpoint of a single tragic event with a twist that takes your breath away, I Let You Go will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final page * Rebecca Whitney * I Let You Go crackles with tension from the opening pages and doesn't let go of its grip on you until the very end. Intricate plotting and compelling characterisation combine to make what is sure to be one of the psychological thrillers of the year * Hannah Beckerman * A brilliantly taut and convincing thriller with a warmly beating heart * Christobel Kent * So elegantly written, flawlessly structured and with characters you care about from the very first page. I Let You Go has 'smash hit' written all over it. I absolutely loved it. * Katy Regan * From the chilling and tragic opening, to the very last page, I literally couldn't read fast enough. The writing is captivating, and the narrative addictive. With one thrill after another, a sense of menace and fear hanging heavy throughout and a cracking ending that I won't forget for a long time * Samantha Hayes * Vivid storytelling with persuasive characters and a schemingly intelligent narrative - and one prize-winning plot-twist * S.K. Tremayne * A storming psychological thriller that has everything: breathtaking twists, great pace and pitch-perfect characterisation. I Let You Go will squeeze your heart and punch you in the gut. What a debut! * Mark Edwards, author of The Magpies * Such an accomplished debut - tautly plotted, emotionally engaging and with twists I genuinely didn't see coming * Veronica Henry * I Let You Go is a clever, compelling and deftly plotted book packed full of tension, superb characterisation and tight storytelling. I loved it * Amanda Jennings * I Let You Go is a chilling tale with characters that are so well drawn, you can feel their pleasure and pain on each step of the journey. I was hooked from the brilliant start to the unexpected finish. * Rachel Abbott * A superb debut. Clare Mackintosh writes eloquently about grief, guilt and fear and delivers some shocking twists * Cath Staincliffe * Page-turning, utterly convincing, unputdownable. The twists kept me guessing until the riveting, satisfying conclusion * Julia Crouch * A heart-wrenchingly emotional psychological thriller with stunning twists and turns. Deft and seamless, it pulls you in from page one and doesn't let you go * Julie Cohen * A disturbing, page-turning thriller that barely loosens its grip * Paula Daly * Extraordinarily atmospheric, Mackintosh's emotional debut doesn't miss a beat * Alex Marwood * With its authentic voices, switchback twists and delicate character studies, this is a rewarding read from a writer with a real understanding of what makes a gripping crime novel * Sarah Hilary * Brilliant . . . fantastic twist * Woman * Definitely a must-have for crime thriller fans . . . Oh-so-twisty. Loved it * Marie Claire * I read I Let You Go in two sittings; it made me cry (at least twice), made me gasp out loud (once) and above all made me wish I'd written it. Absorbing, authentic and deeply unsettling: a stellar achievement, and so deliciously clever * Elizabeth Haynes * The superbly realised characters were the icing on the top of the deft, plot-twisting and emotional debut * Woman and Home * The novel slams on the brakes and does a u-turn so surprising you'll be fl

With over 2 million copies of her books sold worldwide, number one bestseller Clare Mackintosh is the multi-award-winning author of I Let You Go, which was a Sunday Times bestseller and the fastest-selling title by a new crime writer in 2015. It also won the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year in 2016. Both Clare's second and third novels, I See You and Let Me Lie, were number one Sunday Times bestsellers. All three of her books were selected for the Richard & Judy Book Club, and together have been translated into over thirty-five languages. Clare is patron of the Silver Star Society, a charity based at the John Radcliffe hospital in Oxford, which supports parents experiencing high-risk or difficult pregnancies. She lives in North Wales with her husband and their three children. For more information visit Clare's website www.claremackin-tosh.com or find her at www.facebook.com/ClareMackWrites or on Twitter @ClareMackint0sh #ILetYouGo #ISeeYou #LetMeLie #AftertheEnd