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Shortlisted for the CWA John Creasey New Blood Dagger 2023'A rich, gut-punch of a crime thriller' Ashley Audrain, Sunday Times bestselling author of The PushIt's every mother's worst fearOn a sun-hazed afternoon in the Florida Keys, a child goes missing from the beach. Dr Mirren Fitzpatrick appeals to the world to help find her eight-year-old adopted daughter. The family are on holiday from Ireland, far from home and desperate to return there as they arrived together.Yet the police are immediately suspicious of Mirren. She was drinking at a bar alone shortly before reporting that her youngest child had disappeared. As rumours abound about Mirren's past a trial-by-media ensues, and she is turned from a figure of pity to the villain of the piece.And then a small body is found dumped in the ocean. Is Mirren a heartbroken mother, or the architect of her daughter's fate?A stunning debut from a brilliant new voice in Irish crime fiction, perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn and Ashley Audrain. Breaking will see readers question their own notions of motherhood, guilt and the inescapable consequences of the past.Praise for Breaking 'This story draws you in immediately There is a real freshness to Cassidy's approach to storytelling. And the ending is as disturbing and moving as those opening beach-scene pages.' Daily Mail'Another great debut, this twisty crime thriller had me gripped from the very first page! A new voice in Irish crime fiction an author to watch.' Prima'Delivers a confronting examination of maternal love and the expectations that weigh so heavily on women, even in their most unthinkably dark moments. In both pace and prose, Breaking is a hugely satisfying debut.' Ashley Audrain'I LOVED the story and the twists! Expert plotting and great characters made it an emotional read. It had me guessing throughout and kept me turning the pages at speed.' Patricia Gibney, author of The Guilty Girl'Wonderfully compelling and at times, painfully sharp. A searing interrogation of motherhood and media... this is a beautifully constructed and beguiling debut novel.' Andrea Mara, author of All Her Fault'Amanda Cassidy captures a mother's guilt perfectly... this a compelling, intriguing and thoroughly engaging read. Amanda is a very talented new voice in Irish writing.' Liz Nugent, author of Our Little Cruelties'A contender for thriller of the year. Breaking dazzles from the opening line. Powerful, sharp and moving, with an ending that flabbergasts.' Glenn Meade, author of Unquiet Ghosts'Wonderfully tense and uneasy, Breaking is a complex exploration of what it means to be a mother and the history that haunts us. A gripping read.' Louisa Scarr, author of Blink of an Eye'This dazzling debut takes us inside a parent's worst nightmare. Masterful story-telling, breakneck pacing and compelling characters kept me glued all the way to the explosive final pages and their disturbing revelations. Addictive, unnerving and utterly unmissable.' Sophie White, author and Sunday Independent columnist'Outstanding debut What a brilliant novel.' Sheila Bugler, author of You Were Always Mine

From the CWA John Creasey New Blood Dagger shortlisted author'A dark, haunting tale with an emotional gut punch that stays with you long after the final page. Amanda Cassidy is an unflinching storyteller.' Lisa Jewell, author of The Family UpstairsWhen she re-lives this night, over and over, Nancy will wonder if she'd just gone upstairs a few minutes earlier, what might have beenA devastating fire.A grieving mother.A picture-perfect village full of dark secrets.And now, a son who has seemingly come back from the dead.A detective called back to her hometown, back to the memories she thought she'd left behindAn electrifying novel from a compelling new voice in Irish crime fiction, perfect for fans of Liz Nugent and Claire Mackintosh.Praise for The Returned 'A richly layered, intricate plot, wonderfully nuanced characters, and absolutely stunning writing, The Returned packs an incredible emotional punch. One of the best books I've read this year.' Andrea Mara, author of All Her Fault'A powerfully emotive and carefully layered story about old secrets, motherhood and demons from the past. Amanda's lyrical and evocative writing underpins a whip cracking plot that simply swept me away!' Lizzy Barber, author of Out of Her Depth'Vivid, pacy and gripping, with characters who have real heart, Amanda Cassidy is a brilliant new voice in crime fiction.' Sam Blake, author of The Mystery of Four'An emotionally-charged page-turner that won't let you go. I'm still reeling from that stunning ending. I loved it.' Glenn Meade, author of The Devil's Disciple'A tightly-woven, well-balanced mystery. Dark, emotive and intricate, The Returned marks an exciting step forward for Cassidy in the Irish crime fiction genre' Business PostWhat reader's are saying about The Returned 'When I say my heart was pounding reading this book, I mean it was POUNDING! The Returned is unputdownable and took me on an emotional rollercoaster! Superb, a must read.' Reader review'This book packs a powerful, emotional punch. The writing is excellent with realistic characterisation and full of tension.' Reader review'I did not want this book to end. The storyline, characters and emotion of this novel are seriously unmatched. I recommend this book and this author You will not be disappointed. Bravo!' Reader review

Shortlisted for the CWA John Creasey New Blood Dagger 2023'A rich, gut-punch of a crime thriller' Ashley Audrain, Sunday Times bestselling author of The PushIt's every mother's worst fearOn a sun-hazed afternoon in the Florida Keys, a child goes missing from the beach. Dr Mirren Fitzpatrick appeals to the world to help find her eight-year-old adopted daughter. The family are on holiday from Ireland, far from home and desperate to return there as they arrived together.Yet the police are immediately suspicious of Mirren. She was drinking at a bar alone shortly before reporting that her youngest child had disappeared. As rumours abound about Mirren's past a trial-by-media ensues, and she is turned from a figure of pity to the villain of the piece.And then a small body is found dumped in the ocean. Is Mirren a heartbroken mother, or the architect of her daughter's fate?A stunning debut from a brilliant new voice in Irish crime fiction, perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn and Ashley Audrain. Breaking will see readers question their own notions of motherhood, guilt and the inescapable consequences of the past.Praise for Breaking 'This story draws you in immediately There is a real freshness to Cassidy's approach to storytelling. And the ending is as disturbing and moving as those opening beach-scene pages.' Daily Mail'Another great debut, this twisty crime thriller had me gripped from the very first page! A new voice in Irish crime fiction an author to watch.' Prima'Delivers a confronting examination of maternal love and the expectations that weigh so heavily on women, even in their most unthinkably dark moments. In both pace and prose, Breaking is a hugely satisfying debut.' Ashley Audrain'I LOVED the story and the twists! Expert plotting and great characters made it an emotional read. It had me guessing throughout and kept me turning the pages at speed.' Patricia Gibney, author of The Guilty Girl'Wonderfully compelling and at times, painfully sharp. A searing interrogation of motherhood and media... this is a beautifully constructed and beguiling debut novel.' Andrea Mara, author of All Her Fault'Amanda Cassidy captures a mother's guilt perfectly... this a compelling, intriguing and thoroughly engaging read. Amanda is a very talented new voice in Irish writing.' Liz Nugent, author of Our Little Cruelties'A contender for thriller of the year. Breaking dazzles from the opening line. Powerful, sharp and moving, with an ending that flabbergasts.' Glenn Meade, author of Unquiet Ghosts'Wonderfully tense and uneasy, Breaking is a complex exploration of what it means to be a mother and the history that haunts us. A gripping read.' Louisa Scarr, author of Blink of an Eye'This dazzling debut takes us inside a parent's worst nightmare. Masterful story-telling, breakneck pacing and compelling characters kept me glued all the way to the explosive final pages and their disturbing revelations. Addictive, unnerving and utterly unmissable.' Sophie White, author and Sunday Independent columnist'Outstanding debut What a brilliant novel.' Sheila Bugler, author of You Were Always Mine

Shortlisted for the CWA John Creasey New Blood Dagger 2023'A rich, gut-punch of a crime thriller' Ashley Audrain, Sunday Times bestselling author of The PushIt's every mother's worst fearOn a sun-hazed afternoon in the Florida Keys, a child goes missing from the beach. Dr Mirren Fitzpatrick appeals to the world to help find her eight-year-old adopted daughter. The family are on holiday from Ireland, far from home and desperate to return there as they arrived together.Yet the police are immediately suspicious of Mirren. She was drinking at a bar alone shortly before reporting that her youngest child had disappeared. As rumours abound about Mirren's past a trial-by-media ensues, and she is turned from a figure of pity to the villain of the piece.And then a small body is found dumped in the ocean. Is Mirren a heartbroken mother, or the architect of her daughter's fate?A stunning debut from a brilliant new voice in Irish crime fiction, perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn and Ashley Audrain. Breaking will see readers question their own notions of motherhood, guilt and the inescapable consequences of the past.Praise for Breaking 'This story draws you in immediately There is a real freshness to Cassidy's approach to storytelling. And the ending is as disturbing and moving as those opening beach-scene pages.' Daily Mail'Another great debut, this twisty crime thriller had me gripped from the very first page! A new voice in Irish crime fiction an author to watch.' Prima'Delivers a confronting examination of maternal love and the expectations that weigh so heavily on women, even in their most unthinkably dark moments. In both pace and prose, Breaking is a hugely satisfying debut.' Ashley Audrain'I LOVED the story and the twists! Expert plotting and great characters made it an emotional read. It had me guessing throughout and kept me turning the pages at speed.' Patricia Gibney, author of The Guilty Girl'Wonderfully compelling and at times, painfully sharp. A searing interrogation of motherhood and media... this is a beautifully constructed and beguiling debut novel.' Andrea Mara, author of All Her Fault'Amanda Cassidy captures a mother's guilt perfectly... this a compelling, intriguing and thoroughly engaging read. Amanda is a very talented new voice in Irish writing.' Liz Nugent, author of Our Little Cruelties'A contender for thriller of the year. Breaking dazzles from the opening line. Powerful, sharp and moving, with an ending that flabbergasts.' Glenn Meade, author of Unquiet Ghosts'Wonderfully tense and uneasy, Breaking is a complex exploration of what it means to be a mother and the history that haunts us. A gripping read.' Louisa Scarr, author of Blink of an Eye'This dazzling debut takes us inside a parent's worst nightmare. Masterful story-telling, breakneck pacing and compelling characters kept me glued all the way to the explosive final pages and their disturbing revelations. Addictive, unnerving and utterly unmissable.' Sophie White, author and Sunday Independent columnist'Outstanding debut What a brilliant novel.' Sheila Bugler, author of You Were Always Mine

From the CWA John Creasey New Blood Dagger shortlisted author'A dark, haunting tale with an emotional gut punch that stays with you long after the final page. Amanda Cassidy is an unflinching storyteller.' Lisa Jewell, author of The Family UpstairsWhen she re-lives this night, over and over, Nancy will wonder if she'd just gone upstairs a few minutes earlier, what might have beenA devastating fire.A grieving mother.A picture-perfect village full of dark secrets.And now, a son who has seemingly come back from the dead.A detective called back to her hometown, back to the memories she thought she'd left behindAn electrifying novel from a compelling new voice in Irish crime fiction, perfect for fans of Liz Nugent and Claire Mackintosh.Praise for The Returned 'A richly layered, intricate plot, wonderfully nuanced characters, and absolutely stunning writing, The Returned packs an incredible emotional punch. One of the best books I've read this year.' Andrea Mara, author of All Her Fault'A powerfully emotive and carefully layered story about old secrets, motherhood and demons from the past. Amanda's lyrical and evocative writing underpins a whip cracking plot that simply swept me away!' Lizzy Barber, author of Out of Her Depth'Vivid, pacy and gripping, with characters who have real heart, Amanda Cassidy is a brilliant new voice in crime fiction.' Sam Blake, author of The Mystery of Four'An emotionally-charged page-turner that won't let you go. I'm still reeling from that stunning ending. I loved it.' Glenn Meade, author of The Devil's Disciple'A tightly-woven, well-balanced mystery. Dark, emotive and intricate, The Returned marks an exciting step forward for Cassidy in the Irish crime fiction genre' Business PostWhat reader's are saying about The Returned 'When I say my heart was pounding reading this book, I mean it was POUNDING! The Returned is unputdownable and took me on an emotional rollercoaster! Superb, a must read.' Reader review'This book packs a powerful, emotional punch. The writing is excellent with realistic characterisation and full of tension.' Reader review'I did not want this book to end. The storyline, characters and emotion of this novel are seriously unmatched. I recommend this book and this author You will not be disappointed. Bravo!' Reader review

From the CWA John Creasey New Blood Dagger shortlisted author'A dark, haunting tale with an emotional gut punch that stays with you long after the final page. Amanda Cassidy is an unflinching storyteller.' Lisa Jewell, author of The Family UpstairsWhen she re-lives this night, over and over, Nancy will wonder if she'd just gone upstairs a few minutes earlier, what might have beenA devastating fire.A grieving mother.A picture-perfect village full of dark secrets.And now, a son who has seemingly come back from the dead.A detective called back to her hometown, back to the memories she thought she'd left behindAn electrifying novel from a compelling new voice in Irish crime fiction, perfect for fans of Liz Nugent and Claire Mackintosh.Praise for The Returned 'A richly layered, intricate plot, wonderfully nuanced characters, and absolutely stunning writing, The Returned packs an incredible emotional punch. One of the best books I've read this year.' Andrea Mara, author of All Her Fault'A powerfully emotive and carefully layered story about old secrets, motherhood and demons from the past. Amanda's lyrical and evocative writing underpins a whip cracking plot that simply swept me away!' Lizzy Barber, author of Out of Her Depth'Vivid, pacy and gripping, with characters who have real heart, Amanda Cassidy is a brilliant new voice in crime fiction.' Sam Blake, author of The Mystery of Four'An emotionally-charged page-turner that won't let you go. I'm still reeling from that stunning ending. I loved it.' Glenn Meade, author of The Devil's Disciple'A tightly-woven, well-balanced mystery. Dark, emotive and intricate, The Returned marks an exciting step forward for Cassidy in the Irish crime fiction genre' Business PostWhat reader's are saying about The Returned 'When I say my heart was pounding reading this book, I mean it was POUNDING! The Returned is unputdownable and took me on an emotional rollercoaster! Superb, a must read.' Reader review'This book packs a powerful, emotional punch. The writing is excellent with realistic characterisation and full of tension.' Reader review'I did not want this book to end. The storyline, characters and emotion of this novel are seriously unmatched. I recommend this book and this author You will not be disappointed. Bravo!' Reader review

'Immersive story, sublime storytelling... top class' Andrea Mara, author of No One Saw a Thing What you see isn't always what you get.Elle Littlewood can barely believe her luck when her producer tells her about the chance to get her hands on a dilapidated chateau in Aix-En-Provence, France for a rock bottom price. It seems too good to be true, but as a home interiors influencer, she knows this would make incredible content.Lately, Elle has noticed the cracks start to show. Her life is the envy of thousands, and her social media posts show a beautiful, accomplished woman. Yet this wasn't always the case. If they knew the truth about her past, they would never look at Elle the same way again.Elle needs this house. She doesn't care that it comes with huge strings attached. And when people get in her way, there's nothing Elle won't do to protect her brand. After all, she's survived by doing things that people could never imagine and knows she would do them again.A dark, voyeuristic and utterly captivating crime thriller that fans of People Like Her and Sun Damage will love from CWA Debut Dagger shortlisted author Amanda Cassidy.Praise for The Perfect Place 'The perfect summer thriller' Matthew Blake, author of Anna O'A dark, twisty tale with a fascinating premise and unforgettable characters that grips and won't let go' Catherine Ryan Howard, author of The Trap'Propulsive plotting, beautiful prose, characters with heart... and the gorgeous backdrop of the south of France. The perfect read to slip into your suitcase this summer' Lizzy Barber, author of Out Of Her Depth'Addictive from the very first page until the very final twist... stays in your head long after the book is over' Joanna Dodd, author of The Summer Dare'Complex and gripping, with Cassidy's signature gift for character and location... The Perfect Place will keep you hooked to the twisty last page' Sam Blake, author of Three Little Birds'Unsettling and sinister... a perfectly paced psychological thriller that kept me guessing' Louisa Scarr, author of Gallows Wood'A captivating story, brilliantly told' Crime Scene'An enthralling read from an exciting writer' Prima'If you are a guilty fan of A Place in the Sun, this is the thriller for you' Daily Mail'Fantastic. I really enjoyed reading it' Reader review'SO good!!!! So intense and just kept me on my toes the whole time, I loved it!' Reader review'Amazing from start to finish. I forgot I was reading a book I just got so lost in the story' Reader review'I enjoyed this book filled with secrets, lies, deceit and murder!' Reader review'A perfect summer thriller. The twists are twisty! The entire book is engaging and fun to read' Reader review

'Immersive story, sublime storytelling... top class' Andrea Mara, author of No One Saw a Thing What you see isn't always what you get.Elle Littlewood can barely believe her luck when her producer tells her about the chance to get her hands on a dilapidated chateau in Aix-En-Provence, France for a rock bottom price. It seems too good to be true, but as a home interiors influencer, she knows this would make incredible content.Lately, Elle has noticed the cracks start to show. Her life is the envy of thousands, and her social media posts show a beautiful, accomplished woman. Yet this wasn't always the case. If they knew the truth about her past, they would never look at Elle the same way again.Elle needs this house. She doesn't care that it comes with huge strings attached. And when people get in her way, there's nothing Elle won't do to protect her brand. After all, she's survived by doing things that people could never imagine and knows she would do them again.A dark, voyeuristic and utterly captivating crime thriller that fans of People Like Her and Sun Damage will love from CWA Debut Dagger shortlisted author Amanda Cassidy.Praise for The Perfect Place 'The perfect summer thriller' Matthew Blake, author of Anna O'A dark, twisty tale with a fascinating premise and unforgettable characters that grips and won't let go' Catherine Ryan Howard, author of The Trap'Propulsive plotting, beautiful prose, characters with heart... and the gorgeous backdrop of the south of France. The perfect read to slip into your suitcase this summer' Lizzy Barber, author of Out Of Her Depth'Addictive from the very first page until the very final twist... stays in your head long after the book is over' Joanna Dodd, author of The Summer Dare'Complex and gripping, with Cassidy's signature gift for character and location... The Perfect Place will keep you hooked to the twisty last page' Sam Blake, author of Three Little Birds'Unsettling and sinister... a perfectly paced psychological thriller that kept me guessing' Louisa Scarr, author of Gallows Wood'A captivating story, brilliantly told' Crime Scene'An enthralling read from an exciting writer' Prima'If you are a guilty fan of A Place in the Sun, this is the thriller for you' Daily Mail'Fantastic. I really enjoyed reading it' Reader review'SO good!!!! So intense and just kept me on my toes the whole time, I loved it!' Reader review'Amazing from start to finish. I forgot I was reading a book I just got so lost in the story' Reader review'I enjoyed this book filled with secrets, lies, deceit and murder!' Reader review'A perfect summer thriller. The twists are twisty! The entire book is engaging and fun to read' Reader review

‘Immersive story, sublime storytelling... top class’ Andrea Mara, author of No One Saw a Thing What you see isn’t always what you get.Elle Littlewood can barely believe her luck when her producer tells her about the chance to get her hands on a dilapidated chateau in Aix-En-Provence, France for a rock bottom price. It seems too good to be true, but as a home interiors influencer, she knows this would make incredible content.Lately, Elle has noticed the cracks start to show. Her life is the envy of thousands, and her social media posts show a beautiful, accomplished woman. Yet this wasn’t always the case. If they knew the truth about her past, they would never look at Elle the same way again.Elle needs this house. She doesn’t care that it comes with huge strings attached. And when people get in her way, there’s nothing Elle won’t do to protect her brand. After all, she’s survived by doing things that people could never imagine – and knows she would do them again.A dark, voyeuristic and utterly captivating crime thriller that fans of People Like Her and Sun Damage will love from CWA Debut Dagger shortlisted author Amanda Cassidy.Praise for The Perfect Place ‘The perfect summer thriller’ Matthew Blake, author of Anna O‘A dark, twisty tale with a fascinating premise and unforgettable characters that grips and won't let go’ Catherine Ryan Howard, author of The Trap‘Propulsive plotting, beautiful prose, characters with heart... and the gorgeous backdrop of the south of France. The perfect read to slip into your suitcase this summer’ Lizzy Barber, author of Out Of Her Depth‘Addictive from the very first page until the very final twist... stays in your head long after the book is over’ Joanna Dodd, author of The Summer Dare‘Complex and gripping, with Cassidy's signature gift for character and location... The Perfect Place will keep you hooked to the twisty last page’ Sam Blake, author of Three Little Birds‘Unsettling and sinister... a perfectly paced psychological thriller that kept me guessing’ Louisa Scarr, author of Gallows Wood‘A captivating story, brilliantly told’ Crime Scene‘An enthralling read from an exciting writer’ Prima‘If you are a guilty fan of A Place in the Sun, this is the thriller for you’ Daily Mail‘Fantastic. I really enjoyed reading it’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘SO good!!!! So intense and just kept me on my toes the whole time, I loved it!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘Amazing from start to finish. I forgot I was reading a book I just got so lost in the story’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘I enjoyed this book filled with secrets, lies, deceit and murder!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘A perfect summer thriller. The twists are twisty! The entire book is engaging and fun to read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review

You're behind bars, framed for a crime you didn't commit.Midwife Ciara Duffy goes to sleep and wakes in the small hours to find her husband beside her stabbed through the heart. Soon she is arrested and charged with his murder.You get one chance to run.Ciara knows she is innocent. She has no one to rely on. Meanwhile, her young daughter is gravely ill. Ciara has to fight by any means necessary.Do you take it?The day comes when getting out might be possible. But Ciara's choices are bleak: hope justice prevails and she gets to her daughter in time. Or become a fugitive on the hunt for a killer.A compulsive thriller that grips and never lets go from the Irish Times bestseller. Perfect for fans of Andrea Mara, Catherine Ryan Howard and Lisa Jewell.Praise for Amanda Cassidy'Sublime storytelling' ANDREA MARA'Grips and won't let go' CATHERINE RYAN HOWARD'Will keep you hooked to the twisty last page' SAM BLAKE'Propulsive plotting, beautiful prose the perfect read' LIZZY BARBERWhat readers are saying about The Stranger Inside'A brilliant book with cliffhangers at every turn' Reader review'A fast-paced, gripping read full of uncertainty and suspense' Reader review'WOW this novel has left me stunned. My jaw is still on the floor! The perfect one-sitting read' Reader review'I couldn't read this quick enough! Action-packed and heart-racing. One of the best, most fast-paced books I have read in a while' Reader review'A must-read I was engrossed from start to finish. It had many jaw-dropping twists prepare to be on the edge of your seat until the very end as I was!' Reader review

You're behind bars, framed for a crime you didn't commit.Midwife Ciara Duffy goes to sleep and wakes in the small hours to find her husband beside her stabbed through the heart. Soon she is arrested and charged with his murder.You get one chance to run.Ciara knows she is innocent. She has no one to rely on. Meanwhile, her young daughter is gravely ill. Ciara has to fight by any means necessary.Do you take it?The day comes when getting out might be possible. But Ciara's choices are bleak: hope justice prevails and she gets to her daughter in time. Or become a fugitive on the hunt for a killer.A compulsive thriller that grips and never lets go from the Irish Times bestseller. Perfect for fans of Andrea Mara, Catherine Ryan Howard and Lisa Jewell.Praise for Amanda Cassidy'Sublime storytelling' ANDREA MARA'Grips and won't let go' CATHERINE RYAN HOWARD'Will keep you hooked to the twisty last page' SAM BLAKE'Propulsive plotting, beautiful prose the perfect read' LIZZY BARBERWhat readers are saying about The Stranger Inside 'A brilliant book with cliffhangers at every turn' Reader review'A fast-paced, gripping read full of uncertainty and suspense' Reader review'WOW this novel has left me stunned. My jaw is still on the floor! The perfect one-sitting read' Reader review'I couldn't read this quick enough! Action-packed and heart-racing. One of the best, most fast-paced books I have read in a while' Reader review'A must-read I was engrossed from start to finish. It had many jaw-dropping twists prepare to be on the edge of your seat until the very end as I was!' Reader review

Ciara Duffy is behind bars, framed for her husband’s murder. She gets one chance to run — and takes it. A breathless prison break thriller from the Irish Times bestseller.

Ciara Duffy is behind bars, framed for her husband’s murder. She gets one chance to run — and takes it. A breathless prison break thriller from the Irish Times bestseller.