Author:Gilda O'Neill
The East End belongs to the O'Donnells. Tough, violent and proud, Gabriel O'Donnell has fought his way up from poor Irish roots to run the gambling, prostitution and protection empire that makes him rich, and that one day his boys, Brendan and Luke, will take over.
It's not easy to love a man when violent crime is his career, as Eileen O'Donnell knows, so she's invested everything in her children: icy cool Brendan; Luke, who hates the horror of gang warfare; irrepressible Catherine with her verve for life; and Patricia, married to a man whose brainless viciousness is close to madness.
Then Kessler turns up. An enemy from the old days, he's got plans to move in on Gabe O'Donnell's turf. But Gabe swears he will see him burn in hell before that happens, no matter how much blood gets spilt. It's that obsession which leads to a tragedy that changes all their lives...
A spellbinding novel of the sixties underworld, full of menace and darkness, The Sins of Their Fathers will grip you to the end as two families are locked in a ruthless struggle of money, love and pride, determined to win no matter what the cost.
Her vivid, flint-edged picture of London's East End in the sixties leaps off the page with its sardonic dialogue and sharply realised characters ... you'll find it very difficult indeed to put this one down
—— Crime TimeThe best all-round novel that I’ve read. It’s a brilliant crime novel and a love story that’s beautifully written
—— Sophie Hannah , Daily ExpressThis is her best novel in my opinion… It has a breathtaking narrative skill and a triumphant ending
—— Sebastian Faulks , WeekA source of wonder and delight...No summary can do justice to the rich intricacy of character and incident with which Miss Murdoch crowds every page
—— SpectatorThis is great Murdoch. It rings as clear as The Bell...her humour is all the more achingly funny because she keeps it on the edge of our vision
—— Daily MailIris Murdoch's marvellous, heroic novel...A gloriously rich tale
—— The TimesThis addictive psychological thriller will have you hooked from start to game over
—— StylistCompelling
—— John O'Connell , GuardianA truly chilling thriller, with campus-fun-gone-wrong echoes of Donna Tartt's The Secret History
—— PsychologiesA very exciting debut - like The Secret History, but so much creepier... This is intellectually challenging psychological thriller writing at a high level
—— Shots MagAn intricate and sinister thriller, in which the truth is slowly and subtly revealed
—— Ruth Hunter, BookTime , The Bookseller, September Booksellers' ChoiceWords to describe this wonderful thriller could be: gripping, sinister, realistic and very scary, as well as irresistible, compulsive and unputdownable... A perfect read on a dark evening,
—— DulwichBooksReviewA gripping thriller... Will leave even the most hardened of horror fans looking over their shoulders and checking that the door is locked!
—— Yattar YattarComplex, ingenious and thrilling
—— CultureFlya sinister and suspenseful read
—— Jan Gardner , Boston GlobeThe Never List is a perfect entertainment. Thrilling, super smart, witty, and just about the most distracting thing in my recent life. I've stayed up past my bedtime, missed whole subway stops, left children at the playground. First readers will have to know what happens, and then they'll be awed by the flair with which Koethi Zan makes it happen. This novel deserves all the success it is sure to have
—— Darin StraussThis fast-paced debut turns the traditional crime novel on its head
—— InStyleIf you like dark and disturbing thrillers, this stylish debut is for you... This will hook you in till the end but should come with a warning – it’s not for the faint-hearted
—— Deirdre O'Brien , Sunday MirrorA perfect page turner for the beach
—— NowFull of heartbreaking twists and turns, you'll not be able to put it down
—— My WeeklyThis dark twisting thriller is perfect for those looking to fill the void left by Gone Girl
—— No 1The Never List is the best kind of entertainment, one that thrills while bringing new awareness of the world in which we live. I predict some earlier bedtimes for Koethi in the future as, no matter how good a lawyer she is, there seems to be a brighter future beckoning as a novelist and screenwriter
—— The BookbagThis is an astonishingly assured debut, and a thoroughly absorbing book which will keep you gripped to the very end. Set aside a whole block of time to read it, because you won’t want to put it down
—— Crime Fiction LoverWarning: don’t read this psychological thriller late at night
—— SunIt’s a gripping page-turner
—— Press Association SyndicationA thoughtful, profoundly unnerving psychological thriller
—— John O'Connell , GuardianA huge page-turner. This is the perfect beach read, absolutely gripping and with a pacey storyline that’s guaranteed to see you racing to the final page within days
—— Katie Archer , ArgusThis is a rare thriller that manages to be thoughtful and frantically compelling
—— Mail on SundayI found it hard to put down, with several ingenious twists
—— Jake Kerridge , Sunday ExpressThis is the perfect beach read, absolutely gripping and with a pacey storyline that’s guaranteed to see you racing to the final page within days
—— Women's WayAbsolutely loved The Never List. Absorbing, innovative and thought provoking. Great read too! Fantastic new voice in fiction
—— Martina ColeIf you’re looking for an edge-of-your-seat thriller, then this one is sure to suit
—— My Weekly