Author:Paula Hawkins
‘Wondering if Into the Water could be as good as The Girl on the Train? It's better. A triumph.’ Clare Mackintosh, bestselling author of I Let You Go
The addictive No. 1 psychological thriller from the author of The Girl on the Train, the runaway Sunday Times No. 1 bestseller and global phenomenon.
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Just days before her sister plunged to her death, Jules ignored her call.
Now Nel is dead. They say she jumped. And Jules must return to her sister's house to care for her daughter, and to face the mystery of Nel's death.
But Jules is afraid. Of her long-buried memories, of the old Mill House, of this small town that is drowning in secrecy . . .
And of knowing that Nel would never have jumped.
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‘Paula Hawkins does it again! Into the Water is a moody and chilling thriller that will have you madly turning the pages. A gripping, compulsive read!’ Shari Lapena, bestselling author of The Couple Next Door
‘Fans of Paula Hawkins’ The Girl on the Train rejoice: her second novel Into the Water is even better. A brilliantly plotted and fast-paced juggernaut of a read that hurtles to a heart-stopping conclusion.’ Good Housekeeping (Book of the Month)
‘A twisting whodunnit that leaves you both gratified and surprised (also the best kind) . . . Not just a brilliant thriller but also a furious feminist howl . . .’ Stylist
‘Dark, gothic and twisty as a snake in the grass. I read it in one sitting.’ Erin Kelly, author of He Said, She Said
‘Into the Water is superb. Sinister layers, complex characters and a plot that'll keep you guessing.’ Ali Land, author of Good Me, Bad Me
Paula Hawkins does it again! Into the Water is a moody and chilling thriller that will have you madly turning the pages. A gripping, compulsive read!
—— Shari LapenaWondering if Into the Water could be as good as The Girl on the Train? It's better. A triumph.
—— Clare MackintoshFans of Paula Hawkins’ The Girl on the Train rejoice: her second novel Into the Water is even better. A brilliantly plotted and fast-paced juggernaut of a read that hurtles to a heart-stopping conclusion.
—— Good Housekeeping (Book of the Month)It’s like PD James wrote an episode of The Wire… A twisting whodunit that leaves you both gratified and surprised (also the best kind)… Not just a brilliant thriller but also a furious feminist howl…
—— StylistThe prose is powerful and richly descriptive. As the threads of the plot mesh together and the tension builds it develops into a brooding and complex read that deserves to make a splash in its own right.
—— Sunday MirrorA radical and addictive thriller.
—— The WeekInto the Water is very different [to The Girl on the Train] – expect beautiful descriptions and deeper layers – but you’ll still want to race to the end to find out what happens.
—— SunPaula Hawkins effortlessly follows the success of The Girl on the Train with this immersive novel . . . Told from multiple points of view this is clever and twisty fiction with a ghostly edge.
—— RedOnce you start, you won't be able to put this one down . . . With the same delicious mystery that lingers throughout The Girl on the Train (not to mention the jaw-dropping ending), Look read it every spare second.
—— Look MagazineThe breathtaking follow-up to The Girl on the Train with author Paula Hawkins at her best . . . confident, ambitious and intriguing.
—— Sunday ExpressI loved it actually more than The Girl on the Train. It has depth, is authentic, beautiful and real.
—— Psychologies MagazineHawkins should be congratulated, both for daring to try something new, and for doing it well.
—— Daily TelegraphNo, it's not The Girl on the Train and neither should it be. The author has crafted something totally different and it's an atmospheric, creepy read.
—— SunIn Araminta Hall’s skilled hands, her narrator, Mike Hayes, becomes quite addictive company … what makes Our Kind Of Cruelty so memorable is not its psychological portrait of a dysfunctional male, but the slow-burning thrills and chills... a highly enjoyable ride.
—— Daily ExpressDarkly addictive, this is set to be one of the most talked-about thrillers of the year
—— HeatThis brilliant, thought-provoking thriller will keep you up at night
—— BestA chilling, thought-provoking portrait of obsessive love and desire
—— What Cathy Read Next blogIf you liked The Girl on the Train and Apple Tree Yard you’ll love Our Kind of Cruelty…A gripping courtroom drama, with a surprising feminist message
—— StylistCompelling take on male derangement … a disturbing tale of obsession and sobering reminder of how women are judged on their desires.
—— Laura Wilson , The GuardianA smart and fascinating thriller but it’s also a scathing attack on a society that allows double standards, hypocrisy and fickle appearances to lead to damaging ends.
—— Real Crime MagazineFiendishly clever … page-turningly unnerving
—— Alison Flood , The ObserverDeeply unsettling
—— Included in I News ‘10 most anticipated crime novels and thrillers of 2018’I devoured this gripping, unsettling, and brilliantly constructed thriller in one breathless gulp.
—— Fanny Blake , Woman & HomeImpressive… the orchestration of suspense is masterly
—— Financial TimesA perfect psychological thriller … Addictive and disturbing, I was gripped.
—— Peterborough Evening TelegraphA thrilling courtroom drama
—— i PaperThe bad news is that you will have to wait until May to get your hands on a copy, but I can guarantee it will be worth the wait
—— Fully BookedFull of psychological suspense that will have you second-guessing every thought you have about the book upon turning each page… It is seriously dark but so enjoyable.
—— Let's Start With This One BlogDelves into the darkness of obsessive love
—— Brighton On The InsideReaders of weary of domestic noir should pick up Our Kind of Cruelty, a splendidly written novel that gives the genre a shot in the arm … pacily written and hugely involving... I was gripped until the last pages.
—— Daily ExpressA nail-biting read that twists perceptions and plays havoc with your nerves
—— Women's OwnAn addictive psychological thriller
—— Nudge BookA taut, nasty thriller. I loved it!
—— India KnightCleverly shows the many facets of a complex human character, evoking sympathy, fear and anger all whilst shining a bright unforgiving light on how society views female sexuality.
—— Crime Review