Author:Irvine Welsh
The highly-anticipated second instalment in the CRIME trilogy, now a hit TV Series
In Edinburgh, Detective Inspector Ray Lennox is investigating a brutal crime...
Ritchie Gulliver MP is dead. Castrated and left to bleed in an empty Leith warehouse. Vicious, racist and corrupt, many thought he had it coming. But nobody could have predicted this.
After the life Gulliver has led, the suspects are many - corporate rivals, political opponents, the countless groups he's offended. And the vulnerable and marginalised, who bore the brunt of his cruelty.
As Lennox unravels the truth, and the list of shocking attacks grows, he must put his personal feelings aside. But one question refuses to go away: who are the real victims here?
'Sharp, fearless, passionate and brilliant' Independent
'An ingeniously plotted and propulsive thriller' Literary Review
An ingeniously plotted and propulsive thriller... bristling with risky satire and moral disgust.
—— Literary ReviewIf you like your crime dramas Scottish and sweary, this one's for you.
—— Jessie Thompson , Evening Standard, *Books to Look Out For 2022*A triumph... A great, redemptive book... It leaves you wanting more, much more
—— Observer, on CRIMEPowerful, passionate writing... Welsh gets it just right
—— Literary Review, on CRIMEPowerful... A bracing and engaging read
—— Daily Telegraph, on CRIMESharp, fearless, passionate, and brilliant.
—— UK Press SyndicationIntelligent, propulsive, passionate
—— Irish ExaminerSpring's best thriller
—— - , ObserverA powerful, addictive, twisty tale where no-one can be trusted
—— David Young, author of Stasi Child , -A compulsive and supremely intelligent thriller from a master stylist
—— - , IndependentAn intriguing thriller
—— - , SciFi NowMesmerising, surefooted, vividly realised . . . something special in the arena of international thrillers
—— Amanda Craig , -Even better than Child 44 . . . A blizzard of exciting set pieces, superbly realized
—— Michael Marshall, author of The Straw Men , -An extraordinarily atmospheric and immersive read ... escapism at its best
—— - , Literary ReviewSo atmospheric, so elegantly written . . . like Michael Connelly's Harry Bosch, or like early le Carré. I really recommend it. I just disappeared into it totally
—— - , Financial TimesThe thriller of the summer ... Grimwood raises the stakes in this dark, twisty tale
—— - , Daily TelegraphFact and fiction merge in what they used to call a rip-roaring yarn that is totally credible. Excellent
—— - , Good HousekeepingMatches Robert Harris, Joseph Kanon, Ken Follett and John le Carré thrill for thrill
—— Marian Keyes , -Top-notch . . . the suspense never wavers
—— - , iPaperSuperbly constructed in an elaborate twisty spy yarn. It's highly unlikely that there will be a better espionage novel this year
—— Sunday TimesThe Cold War is given a new twist ... Impressive, superior spy stuff
—— Shots MagazineIntricate and fast moving, it weaves a thrilling spell
—— Daily MailTinker Tailor Soldier Spy meets James Bond
—— Historical Novels ReviewWith 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 LeeA 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
—— CultureflyEnthralling and beautifully written
—— Boston GlobeAn evocative drama . . . This masterful work of literary suspense marks the debut of an extraordinary new writer
—— Mummy Pages UKSuspenseful, seductive, gorgeously written
—— Minneapolis Star TribuneAn intriguing story of complex characters and their long-buried secrets
—— Daily ExpressA must-read for true crime lovers
—— Buzzfeed Books'I can hear the book club discussions now... undeniably powerful'
—— New York Times , Chandler BakerInfuses the summer mystery genre with some serious ideas about our obsession with crime stories and our sense of women's identities.
—— Los Angeles TimesThe 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 GlossMara 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