I devoured it in one breathless sitting. Outstanding.

Fierce Kingdom is a bold exploration of the ferocity of a mother’s love - riveting and beautiful, and all too real. You’ll find yourself asking, what would I do? It’s brilliant.

I was absolutely captivated by this book. So, so tense, but wonderfully written. The perfect book.

It tore at every maternal fibre in my body. I couldn’t put it down.

Unbearably tense and yet beautifully written, Fierce Kingdom demands to be read in one sitting. After finishing, I pulled my loved ones a little closer.

Taut, tense and moving.

A terrifying premise executed with tension and tenderness, and a testament to how far we'll go to save our loved ones.

Tense and beautifully written, I could not put this down.

A page-turning, adrenaline-soaked read . . . an eloquent and meditative insight into motherhood and what it means, its many small trials and wonders.

Tense and harrowing scenes make for some extraordinarily haunting moments . . . a powerful, unsettling book.

Tense, atmospheric . . . The story is as much about being a parent as it is an action thriller, which brings a satisfying extra dimension.

Tense, captivating and beautifully written, Fierce Kingdom will keep you reading into the small hours and you'll still be thinking about it long after you've finished . . . It builds to an ending that will leave you breathless.

An outdoors version of Emma Donoghue's Room . . . Fierce Kingdom works flawlessly as a thriller with expert pacing and a well-judged ending, but its most remarkable feature is its portrayal of motherhood.

An astonishingly assured debut novel

All I can say is "wow" ... exceptional in its ability to engage, thrill, intrigue and entertain. It's an accomplished, accessible, well-paced novel that rivals all its contemporary popular 'grip lit' titles with relatable characters and a compelling writing style. It's absorbing, arresting and addictive.

If you enjoyed "The Widow" by Fiona Barton, "In Her Wake" by Amanda Jennings, "Lying in Wait" by Liz Nugent or "My Husband's Son" by Deborah O'Connor, then you will definitely enjoy this.

A remarkable psychological thriller that keeps you guessing until the astounding end!

A gripping read ... different, dark and completely absorbing.

I loved 'What Alice Knew ... [and] ADORED each and every description of Bristol.

A nail biting, gripping page turner that will have you questioning everything you've ever known. Brilliant!'

Fast paced and awe inspiring... [with] a thunderous ending'

The lines between right and wring, moral and immoral were blurred and I never knew what the characters would do next ... Clever and shocking, a fantastic psychological thriller.

A compelling read ... an excellent novel and the plotting is top-notch.

Very different from every other psychological thriller I have read ... the perfect book for a book club

Full of tension, questions, secrets and lies... a spectacular finish with fireworks and an unbelievable turn

A gripping and meaty book ... a must read for anyone who loves a domestic psychological thriller.

A terrific book - compelling and exquisitely told by an author with exceptional talent

A great read with an astonishing twist

Goes straight on the shelf marked 'unputdownable'... scenes of great beauty and moments of great drama ... a splendid debut.

A great thing to read

A fast-paced mystery thriller ... Thanks to Cotterell's convincing characters, you'll find yourself questioning right and wrong, and how far a woman should go to protect her family.

All I can say is WOW! If you are a fan of the psychological thriller genre, then this needs to go on your 'must get' list... Excellent.