Absolutely unputdownable: convincing, compelling and ultimately heartbreaking

A very special book - a page turner that is gripping, suspenseful and heartfelt, with a superb ending that delivers twice

A brilliantly compelling and tightly plotted psychological thriller. The characters are real and complex, and McAllister's writing both grips and thrills. Her best yet!

This sharp, super-readable thriller stands out thanks to its taut plot and characters you really care about

Gillian McAllister lures you into the heart of her characters. She makes ordinary people do extraordinary things in the face of adversity. Haunting. Compelling. And all too possibly true

Clever, original and packed with family complications throughout, you'll change your mind time and again. . . and the ending will take your breath away

A heart pounding premise is taken on a journey that is as emotionally enriching as it is thrilling. I couldn't look away from this razor sharp exploration of truth, love and how the past shapes our present. Gillian McAllister is a tour de force, she just gets better and better

The characters are as compelling and complex as the action. It's a brilliant psychological thriller which is even better for Gillian's professional knowledge

Flawless plotting and gripping from the first page to the last

Intricate plotting delivers a tense and suspenseful thriller

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A gripping legal yarn

Really good . . . The suspense becomes all but unbearable

Praise for Gillian McAllister

I read it in a breathless day and a half. I loved every page, every character, every twist and turn

Perfection. Intriguing and compelling. Exceptional

I raced through this impressive, gripping and thought-provoking read

I was totally swept up - and challenged - by this dark drama and am still wrestling with the brilliantly written dilemma at its heart

Gillian McAllister isn't afraid to tread where some authors are scared to go. Intelligent. Compulsive. Heart-wrenching. Unforgettable

A smartly conceived psychological thriller

A perfectly plotted courtroom drama and an emotional roller-coaster in one book

Gripping, cleverly-constructed, and heart-wrenching. A truly original thriller you won't be able to put down

Ingeniously constructed with real flesh-and-blood characters and cliff-hanging suspense

This contemporary love story wrapped up in a thriller is a brilliant read. Compelling and intense

A gripping, compelling page-turner that kept me up half the night

The verdict - lock me up so I can read it again! Unforgettable

Addictive - I found myself wanting to pick it up at every opportunity

Smart, twisty and ingenious . . . as emotionally engaging as it is taut

Addictive, exciting and devilishly clever

Brilliant

Completely original. I was gripped

An exhilarating, hold-your-breath read!

Top domestic noir

We couldn't put this book down!

Prepare to be gripped

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Following on from C J Tudor's successful debut, comes a novel about bullying, cruelty and deceit. . . Tudor keeps the novel moving at a fast pace

A Stephen King style thriller that will have you transfixed and submerged in the entanglement of the twisting plot. This book kept me intrigued all the way to the very end

Crime meets psychological suspense meets out-and-out horror. From the stomach-churning first chapter to the grand guignol ending that is as shocking as it is surprising, Tudor racks up the nastiness . . . Another hit.

Matches Stephen King for creepiness. A must-read for horror fans

Creepy beyond words. Just like Stephen King, the fact that Tudor's characters are so believable makes the events even creepier