Author:Donna Leon
'[Leon] has a wonderful feeling for the social complexities of Venice, where corruption is as old and deep and treacherous as the canals ... Like all the best detective fiction, Doctored Evidence not only solves a mystery, but also anatomises the setting in which the crime occurred' Daily Mail
When a wealthy Venetian woman is found brutally murdered, the prime suspect is her Romanian maid, who dies in a tragic accident while fleeing the city, carrying a considerable sum of money and forged papers. When the old woman's neighbour returns from abroad, confessing to have given the maid the money out of pity, questions begin to arise, and Commissario Brunetti decides to take the case on himself. But what could have been the true motive for the murder in such nebulous circumstances if not greed? Or is Brunetti thinking of the wrong sin altogether?
Creepy and compelling
—— The Times Crime ClubA mixture of black humour and psychological insight
—— Sunday Times, 'Best Historical Fiction Books of 2023'Atmospheric and addictive
—— Crime MonthlyThis sinister novel is a pulse-pounding read
—— Woman's OwnI was absolutely captivated by All the Blood We Share. The author brings the prairie so vividly to life that I felt I was there, living amongst brilliantly portrayed, scarily believable characters . . . Chilling, terrifying, utterly addictive, All the Blood We Share is a beautifully written, spellbinding read for 2023
—— Karen Coles, author of The AsylumAs disturbing as it is compelling, All The Blood We Share is a grisly triumph, and one that cements Bruce's reputation as a must-read author
—— Fantasy HivePraise for Camilla Bruce
—— -Got me out of a reading slump! Dark glee, tragedy . . . fans of my story The Corset will gobble this up
—— Laura PurcellDark, twisted and dangerously addictive
—— Sam LloydA brutal and compelling tale that starts as a revenge story but quickly becomes so much more. Clever, shocking and horrific in places, it's the sort of book for which the phrase 'page-turner' was invented
—— Lucie McKnight HardyCome for the fabulous premise, stay for the razor-sharp portrait of a marvelously complex (and often totally terrifying) mind. I was a big fan of You Let Me In, but Camilla Bruce has absolutely outdone herself with Bella Sorensen and Triflers Need Not Apply
—— Laird HuntExplosive . . . If you like true crime, you'll devour this chilling story
—— Woman's WeeklyDeliciously dark, wickedly observed with a protagonist who will haunt you in the best way. Utterly gripping, chillingly compelling - you won't read another story quite like Bella's
—— Miranda DickinsonLoved 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
—— Julie Owen MoylanA 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
—— Lia MiddletonBased on a true story, with dark humour throughout, you will be hooked
—— PrimaExtraordinary. Bruce does a marvellous job of reimagining this real-life murderer, without excusing her crimes
—— The TimesThis gory fictionalisation of her story is also a great character study
—— BestExplosive . . . If you like true crime, you'll devour this chilling story of revenge
—— WomanChilling. Camilla Bruce's adept reimagining of this compelling historical figure is difficult to forget
—— Gazette and HeraldYou'll veer between pity and loathing for the main character, with perhaps a touch of horrified admiration at times
—— The Hunsbury HandbookA teasing, atmospheric mystery set against the background of a hot summer in New York.
—— SAGA 'Book of the Month'The tension and foreboding builds gradually in this outstanding gothic debut, allowing readers to savour Ann's voice. The disturbing account plays with class differences and women friendship, set against a medieval, academic atmosphere sheltered from the city.
—— LIBRARY JOURNAL *Starred Review'Beginning with every parent's worst nightmare, Andrea Mara's new book serves up another terrific hook that immediately draws the reader in. No One Saw a Thing is a fast paced family thriller that will keep you turning the pages'
—— Sinead Crowley'Incredible thriller, amazing premise, Andrea Mara always delivers on twisty addictive pageturners. An adrenaline rush of a book.'
—— Sophie White'Another delicious slice of domestic noir from Andrea Mara, No One Saw A Thing has a great hook, an ultra-satisfying ending and all manner of twists, lies and deceit in between.'
—— Catherine Kirwan'A palpable sense of menace hangs over Andrea Mara's latest thriller which packs punch after shocking punch. Talk about suspense! No One Saw A Thing is a gloriously tangled, whiplash-inducing, electrifying read. I couldn't put it down and I can't recommend it highly enough.'
—— Amanda Cassidy'Andrea Mara smashes it yet again with a story you simply cannot set aside! A pacy gritty acutely observed nightmare chase through London - helped or is it hindered by a group of toxic friends. My heart was thumping right to the end!'
—— Gill PurduePraise for Andrea Mara
—— :'Next-level domestic suspense - even the twists have twists. I loved it - Andrea Mara is a star.'
—— Lee Child'Original, clever, and unputdownable.'
—— Sarah Pearse'A relentless, twisting page-turner, Hide and Seek delves deeply into every parent's worst nightmare. A first-class thriller.'
—— Chris WhitakerThe twists keep coming as the action rockets back and forth in time exposing the terrible truth that binds the friends together and eventually wrenches them apart.
—— The GlossMara is truly gifted at this kind of story, and this is a proper page-turner, with several cliff hangers and plenty of red herrings. As the action progresses, the pace intensifies to a pulse-rising intensity . . . A most satisfying thriller.
—— Sunday Independent