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The Interpreter
Oct 5, 2024 1:21 AM

Author:Brooke Robinson

The Interpreter

'I raced through it. Brilliant writing' Harriet Tyce author of Blood Orange

Single mother Revelle Lee spends her days translating the words of witnesses and defendants in London’s court rooms.

Only she knows what they're saying; a misinterpreted word could decide their fate.

So when she believes a grave injustice is about to take a place, and a guilty man might be declared innocent, Revelle twists an alibi to change the verdict and send him to prison. No one can ever find out that she interfered or she will lose everything – even her son.

But someone knows what she’s done... And they want justice of their own.

Discover the shocking, unguessable thriller for fans of Louise Candlish, Harriet Tyce and Sarah Vaughan

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'An ingenious premise, cleverly executed'Sunday Times bestseller Sabine Durrant

'Compelling and ingenious' Prima

'Exciting and original' Heat

'Intriguing' Daily Mail

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Readers love THE INTERPRETER:

'I couldn't put it down... gripping'

'Loved this one! Gripping and exciting'

'Tense and enjoyable'

'I was instantly immersed'

'Unique... I was immediately drawn in by the characters'

'Incredible... had me completely engrossed'

'I loved how different the plot is'

'A great crime thriller'

'Completely fresh... it captures you from the start'

'This book is going to be huge!'

Reviews

I raced through it. Brilliant writing, properly tense and a fascinating perspective on criminal trials with an interpreter protagonist

—— Harriet Tyce

An ingenious premise, cleverly executed, THE INTERPRETER is multi-layered and intriguing, gripping from beginning to end

—— Sabine Durrant, Sunday Times bestselling author of Lie With Me

CLEVER, ATMOSPHERIC AND UTTERLY ABSORBING - I LOVED IT

—— Alice Clark-Platts, author of THE COVE

In this stellar debut thriller... Robinson is marvelous at mining the moral murk of Revelle's choices, and chapters from the perspective of her stalker ratchet up the suspense. Minnette Walters fans will be delighted

—— Publishers Weekly

Compelling and ingenious, this thriller explores the lengths people go to to protect others

—— Prima

Fresh, exciting and original

—— Heat

Brutally honest about the trauma of adoption, and yet still written with affection about a woman who is desperate for justice, it is no surprise that it has already been bought by Hollywood

—— Daily Mail

Brilliantly crafted and deliciously dark, The Interpreter forces us to question how far is too far when it comes to serving justice and protecting our loved ones, and whether the best of intentions can excuse cataclysmic outcomes. A propulsive and heartfelt page-turner

—— Erica Katz, author of The Boys’ Club and Fake

Robinson delivers an intricate debut thriller that plays with the tangled relationship between language, truth and justice in ways that will surprise even veteran crime readers

—— Sydney Morning Herald

This is a crime book unlike any I've read before. More Than You'll Ever Know is written with such beauty and tenderness - about the ferocity of love, the lure of desire, and the strength of family bonds. It blew me away

—— L.V. Matthews , bestselling author of Richard & Judy pick, The Twins

What happens when a mother wants more? A seductive, urgent tale about desire, family, the pursuit of truth, and the art of storytelling, More Than You'll Ever Know will astonish readers with its vastness, romance, tragedy, and abundant heart. I became obsessed with Katie Gutierrez's restless, secret-keeping heroines and didn't want this book to ever end

—— Jessamine Chan, New York Times bestselling author of The School for Good Mothers

I love a complicated female character, someone who doesn't behave as society dictates, and I was hooked by both Cassie and Lore's stories. A brilliant debut that doesn't just tiptoe around the grey edges of morality, but dives right in

—— Louise Hare

My favourite book club book so far . . . Brilliantly observed, psychological drama

—— Tim Smith , BBC Radio 2 Book Club

Enthralling, breathtaking, and propulsive, MORE THAN YOU'LL EVER KNOW is the kind of book that only comes around once every decade. With hypnotic, shimmering prose set against a masterful plot, Katie Gutierrez has crafted an explosive modern classic--a groundbreaking, razor-sharp exploration of what it means to be a woman in all its complexity, as well as a deep dive into the morally gray areas of the double lives we all lead. Equal parts literary tour de force and domestic suspense, with a sweeping, sprawling narrative, More Than You'll Ever Know is poised to become the buzziest book of the year

—— May Cobb, author of The Hunting Wives

Such a great story . . . with a sense of time and place in America and Mexico

—— Bobby Pryor , BBC Radio 2 Book Club

I love this book more than Dolores "Lore" Rivera loves both her families and now you have to read this book to understand what I mean

—— CrimeReads

Every book here does something new and exciting within the genre, managing to tackle big, weighty themes while also being exceptionally readable . . . An unapologetic, unflinching examination of love, sacrifice and desire

—— Grace Li, Sunday Times bestselling author of Portrait of a Thief , Washington Post

As addictive as a real-life who-dunnit, with thoughtful attention to the ethical implications of the true crime genre, More Than You'll Ever Know explores how we entangle ourselves one choice at a time, and what it costs to unravel the damage. Crystalline and multi-faceted, this is a page-turner brimming with empathy, a window into 1980s Mexico City and Laredo, and the ways community both bouys and pulls us under. Katie Gutierrez is a force, and she writes fabulously complicated, fully-realized characters who will linger with you long after the final page

—— Julia Fine, author of The Upstairs House and What Should Be Wild

It's difficult to believe that this masterful novel is a first book. Katie Gutierrez handles its dangerous turns like a Formula One driver. That elegance, darkness, even fear are deftly intertwined in the story make it a wonderful read. More books, please

—— Luis Alberto Urrea

I really enjoyed this book . . . A warning against self-deception . . . Appeals to people who enjoy domestic noir

—— Ann Cleeves , BBC Radio 2 Book Club

An electrifying debut

—— Woman's Own

Doesn't read like a debut . . . Everybody should be picking this book up

—— BBC Radio 2 Book Club

With thrilling, atmospheric prose set against an intricate plot, Katie Gutierrez's debut More Than You'll Ever Know is both a suspenseful mystery, a family drama, and an astute examination of motherhood, love, and secrets. I read this morally complex novel ravenously, desperate to discover the fates of the two women at its center. You won't be able to put this book down

—— Lara Prescott, New York Times bestselling author of The Secrets We Kept

With beautifully written prose and razor-sharp insight, Katie Gutierrez draws us into More Than You'll Ever Know's gripping and complex world. Even as the dual storylines left me breathless, I found myself more captivated by Gutierrez's intimate and compassionate portrayal of these women, their men, and the many secrets they kept. Passionate, supremely intelligent, and thrilling

—— Jean Kwok, New York Times bestselling author of Searching for Sylvie Lee

A complex portrait of marriage and desire, a thought-provoking exploration of motherhood, and a fascinating look at our collective obsession with true crime . . . Combining domestic drama, crime, slow-burn psychological mystery and a touch of historical fiction, More Than You'll Ever Know is a true page-turner

—— Culturefly

Enthralling and beautifully written

—— Boston Globe

An evocative drama . . . This masterful work of literary suspense marks the debut of an extraordinary new writer

—— Mummy Pages UK

Suspenseful, seductive, gorgeously written

—— Minneapolis Star Tribune

An intriguing story of complex characters and their long-buried secrets

—— Daily Express

A must-read for true crime lovers

—— Buzzfeed Books

'I can hear the book club discussions now... undeniably powerful'

—— New York Times , Chandler Baker

Infuses the summer mystery genre with some serious ideas about our obsession with crime stories and our sense of women's identities.

—— Los Angeles Times

The twists keep coming as the action rockets back and forth in time exposing the terrible truth that binds the friends together and eventually wrenches them apart.

—— The Gloss

Mara is truly gifted at this kind of story, and this is a proper page-turner, with several cliff hangers and plenty of red herrings. As the action progresses, the pace intensifies to a pulse-rising intensity . . . A most satisfying thriller.

—— Sunday Independent
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