Terrific. The plotting is impeccable

Out of Time is a provocative, important and very thrilling novel. I loved it. I savoured the pages

A gripping, complex and heart-wrenching story that is as provocative as it is thrilling. Klass can weave a tale like few others

The terrific first novel by the prolific screenwriter David Klass . . . The plotting is impeccable

Top-notch thriller

This is a whale of a ride

Compelling cat-and mouse chase

Cleverly positions political and environmental issues alongside the need for change . . . completely fluid

Rich in insight, powerfully written, Out of Time by David Klass pits two brilliant foes against one another in a riveting chess game of suspense. One is an eco-extremist who bombs and kills, while the other is a young, unorthodox FBI man who goes rogue in a desperate attempt to stop him. From the first paragraph, you'll know you're in the hands of a master storyteller and embarking on an unforgettable adventure

Cleverly positions political and environmental issues alongside the need for change [...] an unpredictable ending

Exciting... The topic is timely, the pacing is pedal-to-the-metal

A fiercely compelling, gorgeously atmospheric story of fierce, impossible love. It gets you into its grip and will not let go. The beautiful writing and rich understanding of a mother's scarred relationship with a long lost child add a unique power to the tense mystery. Haunting

Page-turner of a thriller, set in Provence during a sticky heatwave

Riordan's knack for creating a sense of place is part of the mix that lodges this book firmly in the imagination . . . A toxic tale of mother-daughter relationships, the perils of beauty, and the heady magic of the French countryside

A clever, compelling story. I loved it so much. Such beautiful writing and an atmosphere that builds in tension until its explosive end. This will be everyone's summer read.

Kate is at the height of her storytelling powers in this dark tale of a mother's love for her child at any cost. The heat soaked through every page. Lyrical and edgy, it bridges the gap between the literary and the hottest of summer reads with ease

Intriguing characters, haunting descriptions, and pages humming with heat, secrets and suspense. I loved it

Captivating and compelling

Beautifully written and atmospheric, this will transport you to the heat of Provence, and keep you guessing till the end

Haunting, evocative, emotionally astute, and seriously beautiful writing.

A scorcher of a novel. The evocative French summer setting crackles and simmers with foreboding. I adored it

Totally gripping. A classy and compelling novel

A taut and stunning novel about a toxic mother-daughter relationship. The writing is rich and multi-layered, but it's the subtlety of the characterisations that hook you and won't let you go. Powerful

A beautifully woven tale that explores the enduring relationship between mother and daughter. You'll not consider putting it down for a moment until you know the outcome . . .

Wow! Just finished reading The Heatwave by Kate Riordan. I actually resented mealtimes and bedtime for interrupting my reading of it! Beautifully written and skilfully plotted, this is a THRILLING masterpiece . . . A bestseller

Gripping, utterly convincing and deeply unsettling

Never has a book about a heatwave been so chilling. You won't want to miss this

It's just SO GOOD on every level and ticks every box. Atmospheric, lush writing that will appeal to fans of literary fiction, but a story that draws you in instantly and really doesn't loosen its grip, right up until the last little twist on the final page

Beautifully written with exquisite prose that pulses with heat, scented air and an underlying unease that builds with every page. A book to escape in

So tense and atmospheric; chilling, despite the heat. An exciting, satisfying read. Superb

Engrossing, heady, thrumming with heat and tension - I absolutely loved it

A seductive summer read, dripping with suspense and intrigue. Utterly unputdownable

Escape from lockdown to the scorching French sun [with] The Heatwave

Compelling . . . An addictive page-turner

The perfect poolside or garden read. Set under the warm Provence sun, The Heatwave is unnerving and engrossing psychological suspense

As beautifully written as it is engrossing

Gripping, clever and full of surprises, this is a deliciously tense thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat

A compelling, beautifully written psychological thriller

Kept me glued to every page

Gripping, cleverly-constructed, and heart-wrenching. Truly original

Intelligent. Compulsive. Heart-wrenching. Unforgettable

Brilliantly written

A thrilling mystery with a strong emotional heart

McAllister ratchets up the tension to excellent effect in this addictive page-turner

Exquisite and evocative - and the pace and suspense are handled expertly

One of the most enthralling novelists of the moment. This is the most beautiful book you will read this year

Eve Chase is a name to watch

Addictive and delivers atmosphere in spades

An enticing, chilling plot, captivating characters and prose beautiful enough to totally lose yourself in

A mystery of nail-biting suspense

Absorbed me completely. Fabulous

An engrossing story of fractured families, secrets, lies and misunderstandings

Magical

Expertly crafted, dark, beautiful and utterly enthralling

Beautifully written with a gripping plot, I couldn't stop reading this