A novel like razor-wire...Part chase thriller, part psychological suspense…wholly ingenious.

Gripping….This action-packed story will keep readers riveted.

A nerve-shredding book. Jessica Barry is shockingly perceptive in her portrayal of every day threats to everyday women, every day.

Hair-raising.

Barry’s electric, perfectly paced tale reads like the gritty lovechild of Thelma and Louise and Spielberg’s Duel, and readers will cheer for Cait and Rebecca all the way to the end of the road. An action-packed and fiercely feminist big-screen–ready chiller.

A grab-you-by-the-throat novel of suspense that follows the trail of two women pushed to the extreme. Don’t Turn Around is the female-driven thriller you've been waiting for.

'Barry follows Freefall (2019) with a second propulsive psychological thriller, this time featuring two female characters who find themselves fighting for survival on a terrifying drive through the New Mexican desert. . . .. Barry delivers hold-your-breath tension, while also addressing highly controversial and relevant women’s issues'

Don't Turn Around is exciting and polished

A powerful story about trust and betrayal, with a strong feminist message, this vivid thriller is an absolute thrill-ride

Belt up for a fast-paced thrill ride

A stunning World War Two novel, unlike any other

The remoteness of the Orkney islands intensifies the hopes and fears of war. The Metal Heart is a story of passion and separation in which the isolation of twin sisters within a tight-knit community threatens tragedy. A deeply atmospheric novel of hope and redemption.

Draws you into a wild landscape through an exquisitely told love story

Superbly plotted . . . a story that comes together convincingly, complete with a wonderful double-twist in its final pages

Uses the true story of the building of the chapel on Orkney to fashion a touching story of sisterly devotion and passionate love

A mesmerising and atmospheric read

Praise for THE GLASS WOMAN

A fantastic, atmospheric debut

Memorable and compelling. A novel about what haunts us - and what should

An enthralling tale

Intensely written and atmospheric, with an unusual setting, this is a stark evocation of a community where fear of the outsider is rife and unsettling

A perfect, gripping winter read. I loved it

Utterly unputdownable. Rich in superstition and mystery, it pulled me in. An incredible novel

A chilling tale

Simmering resentments and long-held prejudices boil over in this beautifully realised evocation of small-town America. I I loved it.

An elegant, mesmerizing debut-Anna Bailey explores festering secrets with a with a sharp, yet tender gaze. This book reads like a whisper in the dark.

Chilling and compulsive. Tall Bones is a dazzling debut.

Brilliant! Could not put it down. It's utterly gripping and beautifully written.

A terrific debut about guilt, secrets and complex family dynamics - the writing is vivid & assured: Anna Bailey is definitely one to watch.

An elegant, mesmerizing debut - Anna Bailey explores festering secrets and family trauma with a sharp, yet tender gaze. This book reads like a whisper in the dark.