Author:A L Gaylin
Irish Times top twenty crime novel of 2017
People don't need to know you're a murderer.
They just have to think you could be...
June 1980: 17-year-old Kelly Lund is jailed for killing Hollywood film director, John McFadden
Thirty years later, Kelly is a free woman. Yet speculation still swirls over what really happened that night.
And when her father-in law, and close friend of McFadden is found dead - shot through the head at point-blank range - there can only be one suspect.
But this time Kelly has some high-profile friends who believe she's innocent of both crimes.
But is she?
'You'll stay up late to read this' Laura Lippmann
'Full of crackling energy and heartache' Megan Abbott
'An exceptional book by an exceptional writer' Alex Marwood
An exceptional book by and exceptional writer. Gaylin is an expert at acute emotional observation combined with seamless plotting. I adored this book.
—— Alex MarwoodPrepare to be blown away by this powerfully suspenseful and richly atmospheric novel
—— Jennifer McMahon, New York Times bestselling author of The Night SisterWhat Remains of Me is a riveting, emotionally complex thriller, filled with characters who jump from the page and grab your heart until you reach the final, stunning twist. This is Alison Gaylin in top form
—— Alafair BurkeA strong, well thought out plot … a whole boxful of secrets and a heap of red herrings.
—— Cleopatra Loves BooksA superbly constructed thriller…intoxicating
—— Irish TimesA highly recommended thriller, that reaches an unexpected and thought-provoking climax, written with verve and intrigue.
—— Shots, Crime and Thriller EzineA compulsive read-it-in-one gulp thriller that makes you wonder: what would I do?
—— Good HousekeepingA twisted thriller
—— Woman & HomeA richly layered story
—— My WeeklyA must read
—— Saturday ExpressA complex and multifaceted psychological thriller filled with intrigue and suspense, What Alice Knew unstitches the threads that hold a marriage together, as a wife is faced with a cruel choice. It’s the ideal book for fans of Jane Corry and Liane Moriarty.
—— CultureflyAn utterly gripping brilliant plot and beautiful prose
—— Gillian McAllister, author of 'Everything but the Truth'A beautifully-written debut. Keeps you turning the pages right up to the shock ending that will doubtless come as a complete surprise - one that will stay with you long after you've finished reading...
—— Louise VossI read the last page, closed the book and sat open-mouthed in disbelief ... a suspense-filled, tense, intriguing insight, it had me gripped! I am already hankering for his next one and feel that I will enjoy a long love affair with a new master of psychological genius!
—— Tracy ShephardAll I can say is "wow" ... exceptional in its ability to engage, thrill, intrigue and entertain. It's an accomplished, accessible, well-paced novel that rivals all its contemporary popular 'grip lit' titles with relatable characters and a compelling writing style. It's absorbing, arresting and addictive.
If you enjoyed "The Widow" by Fiona Barton, "In Her Wake" by Amanda Jennings, "Lying in Wait" by Liz Nugent or "My Husband's Son" by Deborah O'Connor, then you will definitely enjoy this.
A remarkable psychological thriller that keeps you guessing until the astounding end!
—— @SnowMel1A gripping read ... different, dark and completely absorbing.
—— @BibliophileBCI loved 'What Alice Knew ... [and] ADORED each and every description of Bristol.
—— @emilyglen6226A nail biting, gripping page turner that will have you questioning everything you've ever known. Brilliant!'
—— @kaishajaynehFast paced and awe inspiring... [with] a thunderous ending'
—— @Zoe__DianeThe lines between right and wring, moral and immoral were blurred and I never knew what the characters would do next ... Clever and shocking, a fantastic psychological thriller.
—— @albainbooklandA compelling read ... an excellent novel and the plotting is top-notch.
—— @tiny_ickle_joVery different from every other psychological thriller I have read ... the perfect book for a book club
—— Irena_BookDustFull of tension, questions, secrets and lies... a spectacular finish with fireworks and an unbelievable turn
—— @Agi_mybookshelfA gripping and meaty book ... a must read for anyone who loves a domestic psychological thriller.
—— @LynseyMummaDuckA terrific book - compelling and exquisitely told by an author with exceptional talent
—— Bestselling author, Susan LewisA great read with an astonishing twist
—— People's FriendGoes straight on the shelf marked 'unputdownable'... scenes of great beauty and moments of great drama ... a splendid debut.
—— Robert Miller , Redburn ReviewA great thing to read
—— Inside SoapA fast-paced mystery thriller ... Thanks to Cotterell's convincing characters, you'll find yourself questioning right and wrong, and how far a woman should go to protect her family.
—— CosmopolitanAll I can say is WOW! If you are a fan of the psychological thriller genre, then this needs to go on your 'must get' list... Excellent.
—— @bookkazThe story is clever, well-paced and well-constructed
—— Irish IndependentThe Book of Mirrorsis a very clever and well written novel
—— Reading in WelliesIt keeps you guessing right to the last page and, even afterwards, leaves you wondering how much of what we accept as reality exists only in our own minds
—— Bridport NewsI found The Book of Mirrors extremely difficult to put down
—— For Winter Nights blogAn entertaining, clever story, told in an engaging manner that fit the story. I’ll be keen to read more work by EO Chirovici in the future
—— From First Page to Last bloThis is an interesting, well-written book with plenty of layers and depth ... E.O. Chirovici writes really well, and creates a novel which you’ll want to keep reading. It’s different and deliciously deep, drawing you in as you try to unravel the details
—— Snazzy BooksSet for global success
—— Daily ExpressThis intelligent multi-layered psychological thriller examines human memory, recollection, self-delusion and how memories can be manipulated. If you want to immerse yourself in a compelling ‘whodunit’, this book will not disappoint!
—— CandisAn absorbing thriller
—— Fantastic Fiction blogI couldn't put it down
—— Brew and Books Review blogThis is cerebral crime in the manner of Umberto Echo and Paul Auster ... Readers will be spurred on to keep turning the pages by feeling that the ending will reveal not just what the truth is, but what is Truth
—— Daily TelegraphA gripping yarn
—— Sunday Times (Ireland)There’s so much to like about The Book of Mirrors. The story is clever, well-paced and well-constructed
—— Belfast TelegraphEven the twists have twists
—— i paperChirovici has written a very clever book. The plot twists and turns, backtracks and goes round in circles, so you can never be quite sure where it’s going to go next.
—— Watford ObserverThe Book of Mirrors will keep you up until you’ve finished it
—— MetroTwisty novel full of unexpected developments and untrustworthy characters
—— Sunday Times CultureChilling
—— Steph’s Book Bloga must read
—— FeminaAn intriguing whydunit underpinned by a treatise on memory, as a number of witnesses create a cat’s cradle of conflicting testimony designed to keep the reader guessing to the very end
—— Irish TimesThe Book of Mirrorsengages on a number of levels. Chirovici delights in leading the reader down various blind alleys and keeps us turning the pages
—— Times Literary Supplement