Author:Gregory Evans,Bettrys Jones,Trystan Gravelle,Full Cast
All three series of the thrilling crime drama set in 1890s Whitechapel
When Welsh farm girl Megan Evans comes to London to visit her brother who is running the family's dairy business, she finds him strangely unwelcoming. She begins to suspect that he is hiding something, and after she makes some unpleasant discoveries, he is forced to reveal a devastating secret. To save herself and the family business, Meg must risk everything and confront the dangerous gangster Moses Lipski...
But there are more problems ahead for Meg. Her life is further complicated by the unexpected arrival of her troubled sister, Beth, and an unwelcome visitor who claims to be her half-brother. Meanwhile, dark forces are gathering, and Meg’s plans for expansion are threatened by powerful enemies who will stop at nothing to ruin her.
With her business under threat and her burgeoning relationship with Samuel feeling the strain, the stakes are raised still further when a body is discovered in the Thames mud that threatens to destroy everything she has worked for...
Written by Gregory Evans, this gripping series about gangsters, gambling and an innocent abroad stars Bettrys Jones as Meg, with co-stars including Trystan Gravelle, David Horovitch andBrian Protheroe.
Alex North has outdone himself. As terrifying as a great horror novel, as unpredictable as the best type of crime novel and above all beautifully written, The Shadow Friend is the work of a writer who is an absolute master of his craft. I couldn't begin to guess how the story was going to end but I enjoyed every second of the journey
—— Jane CaseyIf you liked The Whisper Man, you'll love this. Alex North has crafted a second novel which is just as gripping as his first and even scarier. Hugely atmospheric and deliciously creepy, it's about how the past encroaches on the present, and how dreaming influences reality, until in the frightening world of The Shadow Friend, it becomes harder and harder to tell one from the other... and the nightmare takes over
—— Alex Michaelides , No.1 bestselling author of The Silent PatientThis is absorbing, headlong reading, a play on classic horror with an inventiveness of its own... As with all the best illusions, you are left feeling not tricked, but full of wonder
—— New York TimesNorth has returned with another creepy, atmospheric tale exploring the devastating effects of childhood traumas on communities . . . Builds to a surprising and moving finale that will live long in the memory
—— Daily ExpressWith echoes of the chilling Slender Man myth, this thriller ultimately feels like a ghost story conjured out of guilt and loss
—— Crime MonthlyNorth follows up his sensational debut, 2019's The Whisper Man, with another terrifying spine-tingler... The complex plot shifts smoothly between past and present with numerous unexpected twists. An overwhelming atmosphere of doom and disaster hovers over the perennial darkness of the nearby woods. This heart-pounding page-turner is impossible to put down
—— Publishers WeeklyThe layers of deception make for a chilling read
—— Woman & HomeA chilling read
—— Woman's WeeklyIncluded in 'The Week's Best Books - The Creepy One'
—— HeatA chilling and deeply psychological read
—— Woman & HomeIncluded in 'The Hot List'
—— Inside SoapWritten with gusto […] the pleasure in this one is watching Harris unwind.
—— Daily TelegraphBeautifully written and fun.
—— Daily ExpressIf you like your mysteries atmospheric then I highly recommend The Glass House - it's the kind of book that makes you look up in surprise at your present-day surroundings. Long-fused mysteries in the past and present take tantalisingly long time to weave together but the wait is absolutely worth it. Beautiful, transportive writing
—— Erin KellyA cleverly constructed puzzle of a plot whose pieces finally snap together in a truly gratifying manner
—— Washington PostThis exquisitely written tale about secrets, privilege and what it means to be a family is an absolute treat
—— SunI just love Eve Chase's lyrical writing and evocative sense of place. The Glass House is her best yet, a glorious tangle of family secrets, set deep in the woods of Foxcote Manor. A treat.
—— Louise CandlishExquisitely written, this emotional and intriguing novel is a little bit special
—— Woman & HomeAn atmospheric and immersive mystery in which the secrets and lies of the past collide with the present. Chase's writing is, as ever, exquisite
—— E.C. FremantleAn emotional thriller steeped in family secrets and the desire to belong
—— WomanBeautifully written, with a sinister edge
—— Best MagazineDreamy and atmospheric (...) wonderful, moving
—— Daily MailEve Chase is right up there with Tana French and Sarah Waters as an author who writes page-turning masterpieces that meld a vibrant sense of place with a heartbreaking cast of characters. I devoured her latest, and will be recommending it to everyone I know. Her plot twists floored me, and this haunting story will stay with me for a very long time
—— Fiona Davis , bestselling author of The Chelsea GirlsSo beautifully and insightfully written, with characters I grew to love populating a compelling, moving story that kept me turning the pages right to the very last. Chase handles the various unexpected ways our earliest experiences shape and define us with huge empathy and sensitivity. It's an evocative and engrossing read
—— Katherine Webb , author of The LegacyBewitching and beguiling, The Glass House is as dark and tangled as the forest where it is set. A creeping sense of unease builds to a terrific denouement - as suspenseful as the mistress of psychological drama, Daphne Du Maurier. Eve Chase is simply brilliant.
—— Veronica HenryA pacy and suspenseful read
—— IndependentRich, gripping, intriguing, beautifully written, diving deep into emotional truths, The Glass House is an assured and lovely novel
—— Elizabeth Buchan , author of The Museum of Broken PromisesThis is an absolute beauty. Darkly atmospheric and spellbinding
—— Jane Fallon, author of Queen BeeThis captivating mystery will certainly whisk you away . . . Exquisitely written, this emotional and intriguing novel is rather special
—— Woman's WeeklyThis exquisitely written tale about secrets, privilege and what it means to be a family is an absolute treat
—— Fabulous, Sun on SundayA beautifully written mystery about family secrets. A gripping and imaginative read
—— Cotswold LifeA delicious mystery full of labyrinthine curves
—— Kirkus ReviewsEvocative and beautifully written The Glass House sucked me into a mystery as atmospheric and densely packed with secrets as the forest in which it's set
—— Tammy Cohen/Rachel Rhys, author of A Dangerous CrossingBeautifully written mystery
—— PeopleAn emotional thriller steeped in family secrets and the desire to belong
—— WomanWe all need a book to get really lost in every now and again, and this captivating mystery will certainly whisk you away. Exquisitely written, this emotional and intriguing novel is a little bit special
—— Woman & HomeA powerful story of family secrets, lies and the need to belong. Stays in your mind long after you've finished reading
—— Sunday ExpressI heartily recommend Eve Chase's evocative The Glass House
—— Woman & HomeAn atmospheric novel about family secrets . . . I love books with a strong sense of place and time
—— Jane Fallon , iSinister and gripping
—— The LeopardCritical Acclaim for Eve Chase
—— -An enthralling story of secrets, sisters and an unsolved mystery
—— Kate Morton , bestselling author of The Clockmaker's DaughterSimply stunning. Every now and then you read a special book and this is one. Spell-binding, heart-stopping . . . I can't tell you how much I loved it
—— Dinah Jefferies , bestselling author of The Missing SisterEvocative and filled with intrigue
—— Clare Mackintosh , bestselling author of Let Me LieExquisite and evocative - and the pace and suspense are handled expertly
—— Sarah Vaughan , bestselling author of Anatomy of a ScandalOne of the most enthralling novelists of the moment. This is the most beautiful book you will read this year
—— Lisa Jewell , bestselling author of Watching YouEve Chase is a name to watch
—— Daily MailAddictive and delivers atmosphere in spades
—— Good HousekeepingAn enticing, chilling plot, captivating characters and prose beautiful enough to totally lose yourself in
—— HeatA mystery of nail-biting suspense
—— Woman & HomeAbsorbed me completely. Fabulous
—— Jane Fallon , bestselling author of Tell Me a SecretAn engrossing story of fractured families, secrets, lies and misunderstandings
—— Sunday ExpressMagical
—— Daily ExpressExpertly crafted, dark, beautiful and utterly enthralling
—— Rowan Coleman , bestselling author of The Summer of Impossible ThingsBeautifully written with a gripping plot, I couldn't stop reading this
—— Katie Fforde , bestselling author of A Rose Petal Summer