Patterson knows where our deepest fears are buried... there's no stopping his imagination.

No one gets this big without natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.

Patterson boils a scene down to a single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind.

James Patterson is the boss. End of.

James Patterson is the gold standard by which all others are judged.

Patterson is in a class by himself.

'Gave me palpitations! Complex, layered, sneaky and beautifully woven. Creeps up behind you then let's you have it. Fabulous!'

'Twisty, propulsive and unsettling, with a plot I wish I'd thought of myself.'

'Andrea Mara's Hide and Seek is a must read for psychological thriller fans. Well-drawn, intriguing characters and a twisty, gripping plot will keep you reading well into the night. A real page-turner.'

'What a fabulously twisty tale - really clever, and with one of the most satisfying and believable endings I've read for a while.'

'Andrea Mara has perfected her own south Dublin version of domestic noir where secrets are buried under manicured lawns and expensively paved patios. In Mara's world no one, from the babysitter to the new neighbour to the smiling guests at a garden drinks party can be considered above suspicion.'

"Hide and Seek is domestic noir at its absolute compelling best, gripping, twisty and as if it's all happening next door - be warned, with Andrea Mara, there's always a brilliant last sting in the tail!"

"The latest from Andrea Mara chilled me to my core. An outrageous amount of twists and turns, you will love it!"

Loved this fascinating tale of how a woman's pain turns to rage and then murder. A dark, thrilling ride into a world of revenge. Oh so satisfying

A perfect read for any crime fiction fan. A chilling immersion into the mind of a serial killer - dark, seductive and addictive. A truly gripping read

Based on a true story, with dark humour throughout, you will be hooked

Extraordinary. Bruce does a marvellous job of reimagining this real-life murderer, without excusing her crimes

This gory fictionalisation of her story is also a great character study

Explosive . . . If you like true crime, you'll devour this chilling story of revenge

Chilling. Camilla Bruce's adept reimagining of this compelling historical figure is difficult to forget

You'll veer between pity and loathing for the main character, with perhaps a touch of horrified admiration at times