Perry does justice to every one of her flawed but fully rounded characters as the story accelerates towards an ending that is as bleak, bloody and inevitable as that of any Greek tragedy

I read Stranger in 24 hours. What a compelling, brilliant and entertaining thriller it is. The twists just kept on coming as skeletons fell one by one out of this family closet. Most enjoyable!

A really disturbing tale . . . Assured storytelling and neat twists

Throughout this well-paced thriller Perry keeps ramping up the tension to almost unbearable heights to an unexpected and utterly devastating denouement

This well-crafted read goes in unexpected directions, with plenty of twists and turns to keep you on your toes

A twisty domestic noir that keeps you guessing right to the end. Fans of Paula Hawkins and Liz Nugent will swallow it whole

Praise for Karen Perry

Slick, engrossing, twisted and addictive. Domestic crime drama at its best. Highly recommended

Like Gone Girl...it's the most gripping thing I've read for ages

Truly remarkable...Grips your heart from the first pages and simply never lets go

Tense, unpredictable, blending a thriller with an intimate family story to produce a most compelling read

One of the best stand-alone mysteries I've read in a while; thrilling and complex, with richly imagined characters who will break your heart even as they confront the monsters, real and imagined, that hide in the dark

If you only read one thriller this year, let it be this one. Psychologically absorbing, original and atmospheric. I could not turn the pages fast enough

Heaberlin knows how to build to a truly shocking twist, how to break a reader's heart and then begin mending it

Praise for Julia Heaberlin

A beautifully written and extraordinary book

A thriller to remember why you love thrillers

Strong characterisation, haunting images, a wonderful sense of place

Rich, multilayered characters . . . I wanted to sit and savor her beautiful prose but the twisty plot and unexpected revelations propelled me through this spine-chilling novel . . . absolutely mesmerizing

The author of Black-Eyed Susans returns with an elegantly written tale, set in a world where women are vulnerable and men are dangerous, the finger of suspicion pointing at them all

An emotionally charged story . . . there are so many layers to Heaberlin's story which keeps the mystery going right up until the end

Perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train

Twisty, exciting yet so very real

Few people do psychological thrillers as claustrophobic and as creepy as Claire Douglas

Delivered with panache and wit

This book was like a refreshing can of something fizzy - the interactions between the program members are a joy, and the plot full of sharp turns and surprises. I quickly became quite fond of this disparate gang of plotting, scheming young monsters. Can't remember reading something I enjoyed so much in ages. Highly recommended.

Readers won't want to put down this fast and engaging debut novel, and they'll root for the characters who've been cast as villains

A powerful puzzle of a murder mystery, as impossible to solve as it is to put down. What starts as a delicious thriller becomes a fascinating investigation of amorality, vengeance, and redemption. A powder keg of a debut.

Stick a bunch of devious psychopaths together and what could possibly go wrong? (...) a completely original, clever whodunit from a talented new arrival to the world of psychological suspense.

Sharp, original and extremely entertaining. The portrayal of psychopathy is nuanced and sensitive - something you don't see enough of in thriller fiction.

Truly original. Vera's main characters are believable and likeable, despite their nature. A very intriguing read.

Shocking, moving, full of heart ... deeply layered and intricately plotted ... A Slow Fire Burning shows a writer at the height of her powers

This tense and irresistible read is best binged in one sitting

Intricately interwoven plots and subplots, propulsive twists and a neat finale, a deliciously easy psycho drama to hungrily tear through.

A brilliant read

A psychological thriller that begins with a death on a canal boat and involves a cadre of shifty, damaged characters.

A multi-layered mystery simmering with secrets, resentments and griefs.