Author:John le Carré
'The best English novel since the war' Philip Roth
Magnus Pym - ranking diplomat, consummate Englishman, loving husband, secret agent - has vanished. Has he defected? Gone to ground? As the hunt for Pym intensifies, the secrets of his life are revealed: the people he has loved and betrayed, the unreliable con-man father who made him, the two mentors who moulded and shaped him, and now wish to claim this perfect spy as their own.
Described by le Carré as his most autobiographical novel, A Perfect Spy is a devastating portrayal of a man who has played different roles for so long, he no longer knows who he is.
'Le Carré understood that espionage is an extreme version of the human comedy, even the human tragedy. A Perfect Spy will very likely remain his greatest book' New Yorker
So clever and original . . . Pure suspense, from the first gripping page to the last shocking twist
—— Erin KellyWare tells a cracking tale and, as in her breakout novel In a Dark, Dark Wood, the house itself plays a hugely menacing part in proceedings.
—— GuardianAn ingenious suspense narrative...Ware pulls out a stunner on the penultimate page that radically alters how we interpret everything that’s come before. I daresay even Henry James would be impressed.
—— Washington PostA ghost story for the twenty-first century, a propulsive gothic thriller with characters you’ll really care about. With this book, Ruth Ware proves she’s the true heir to Wilkie Collins. Creepy, engrossing, and oh-so-hard to put down
—— JP DelaneyRuth Ware just gets better and better. The Turn of the Key is her most compelling and addictive to date; I read this in a two sitting frenzy, barely able to turn the pages fast enough.
—— Lisa Jewell, author of The Family UpstairsDiabolically clever. Twisty and creepy, THE TURN OF THE KEY is Ruth Ware's best book yet. Read with a blanket nearby, because you will get shivers up your spine
—— Riley SagerThe Turn of the Key is a brilliantly crafted, chilling suspense thriller. Clues are seeded through the tale like poisonous plants that you only recognise when it's far too late. Trust no one in this novel except Ruth Ware – she has come up with a totally compelling tale once again
—— Jane CaseyA masterclass in tension!
—— Sarah PinboroughThe Turn of the Key is a delicious read — a sympathetic but fallible narrator is accused of a terrible crime. The clever unfolding of her story will hold you captive till the brilliant ending. Vintage Ruth Ware
—— Shari LapenaWare is an accomplished storyteller...compelling... assured neo-Gothic chiller
—— Irish Times[Ruth Ware is] an adroit practitioner in the art of psychological suspense . . . Thoughtful and provocative
—— Barry Forshaw , iA superior slice of ghostly suspense
—— Red OnlineEerie and tense, this left me so spooked that I slept with the lights on!
—— Nina Pottell , PrimaTurn of the Key is a cracking read that kept me glued until the final page
—— UK Press SydicationCreepily suspense-packed
—— Janet McKechnie , Peterborough Evening TelegraphThere’s been something of a gothic revival in crime fiction recently… This elegant thriller skilfully updates the genre
—— John Williams , Mail on SundayFabulously tense and spooky
—— Deirdre O'Brien , BestAn elegant and suspenseful Gothic chiller
—— Craig Brown , Mail on Sunday, *Books of the Year*The Turn of the Key is a cracking read
—— Paul Donnelley , Daily MirrorA page-turner… The Turn of the Key is at turns spooky, gothic and a compelling family drama. It’s also tightly-plotted throughout… propelled by a likeable protagonist and cleverly created feeling of unease
—— Alastair Mabbott , HeraldPrepare to feel suspense from the first gripping page to the last shocking twist
—— Chat SpecialHarlan’s new book The Boy From The Woods is another skillfully crafted example of his talent at work [...] a page-turning joy to return to.
—— RTE ONLINEA true master of the twisty thriller
—— HEATThe crafty Coben knows how to weave a compelling story with intriguing characters, and Wilde is one of his best […]The supporting characters also shine. Once the big reveal happens, it would be the end for most stories, but Coben has just gotten started. The narrative veers into such unexpected directions that even a true thriller aficionado will not see the multiple surprises the ending delivers. Coben's name on the book cover continues to mean quality.
—— DAILY MAIL OnlineThe master of smoke and mirrors fiction
—— IRISH INDEPENDENTExceptional story-telling, well drawn and vivid characterisation and a fast-paced and riveting plotline carry the reader along open mouthed as layer upon layer is peeled back to reveal the truth. I needed this diversion from grim reality and now feel much better for it. Highly recommended.
—— LIVE AND DEADLY (blog)Coben’s USP is how families are torn apart by secrets. He is a clever plotter, too, always pulling the rug from under your feet.
—— SUNCoben is like a skilled magician saving the best, most stunning trick for the very end.
—— PUBLISHERS WEEKLYCoben can always be relied on to generate thrills from the simplest premises
—— KIRKUSDramatic and tightly plotted.
—— WOMAN & HOMEHarlan Coben is a master at weaving compelling thrillers, but even by his high standards, The Boy From the Woods sounds like a haunting ride.
—— POP-SUGARHarlan Coben rose to worldwide attention recently for his hit Netflix show The Stranger. Many of you would have already been familiar with his work prior to this. Harlan Coben’s back catalogue is very impressive. We’ve read pretty much every Harlan Coben novel and let us tell you, he never lets you down. If you’re looking for a meaty thriller which is equal parts surprising and well-written, look no further.
—— YAHOO! UKFrom the bestselling author and creator of the hit Netflix drama The Stranger, Harlan Coben, The Boy from The Woods tells the story of Wilde, found thirty years ago in the New Jersey backwoods.
—— 69 DEGREESCoben's character creation is superb. Both Wilde and Hester are a joy to discover and each one of the supporting cast are equally well crafted […]The Boy From The Woods is a fabulous read, I devoured it. It's pacy and thrilling, filled with fabulous characters and a plot that is unrelenting. I now know just why Coben is at the top of his field. Highly recommended from me.
—— RandomThingsThroughMyLetterbox blogTwisty, packed with mystery and intrigue […] Now is the perfect time to read for escapism
—— Charlene Jess (Blog)Coben is the best-selling author behind the utterly compelling Netflix drama The Stranger, and his latest offering is equally potent […] A gloriously grisly page-turner with some excellent chicanes and twists.
—— GENTLEMAN'S JOURNALThis is another page turner from Coben who every time manages to pull the cat out of the bag and deliver an ending that isn't expected. Sublime.
—— CRIMESQUADCoben paints a rich, multi-layered picture of suburban life […] The story is involving, contemporary and Coben expertly peels back the layers with consummate skill to reveal an intricate and twisted tale that’s well worth the read[…] I highly recommend this terrifically unusual and well-paced thriller.
—— SHOTS MAGAZINEThis moving and stylish book pulls off a difficult trick. It is an engaging, amusing tale, powered by Jai’s ebullient personality; at the same time it is an insightful portrait of the underside of 21st-century India… As Dickens did, Ms Anappara understands the power of fiction to bring alive the plights of people readers might otherwise overlook
—— EconomistWhat really sets Djinn Patrol apart…is the authenticity of Jai’s voice. Narrating in the first person, Anappara immerses us not only in Jai’s world of deep social inequities, but also in his internal world… Anappara creates an endearing and highly engaging narrator to navigate us through the dark underbelly of modern India
—— Hannah Beckerman , Observer