Wonderful... Evidence of both the breadth of Theroux's interests and his skill in bringing them to life

The novel simmers with tension and an undercurrent of darkness

Tense and emotional

This will creep its way under your skin and stay there long after you finish the final gut-twisting chapters. Brilliant.

Another brilliant, suspenseful read from a master storyteller.

Has all the classic elements of the big beach novel. It adds extra depths to the whodunit in terms of characterisation and emotional impact, and races to a conclusion that had me turning the pages as if they were on fire

I found the book a slow starter but it became an exciting thriller. Just when you think you know what happened and you have your suspects a turn of the page will prove you wrong. This novel is fast paced and a great read

Thrilling

You’ll be racing to reach the end

Koomson is the queen of the big reveal, and takes her time slowly building the tension in this truly gripping read

A hot read

The Brighton Mermaid is a breathtakingly brilliant, twisty belter of a book and you need to read it!

Fast-paced, dark and simmering – can’t recommend this novel enough.’

Gripping, twisty, scary and uplifting in spite of it all . . . thriller lovers, this one is for YOU.

A brilliant exploration of the dark side of human nature and the secrets people hide.

Emotive and thrilling this makes for a compelling read

It was an excellent, absorbing read, and there's lots of content to sink your teeth into.

If you’re looking for a book where you won’t be able to guess where it’s heading, where you are on the edge of your seat and cannot guess the ending then this is the book for you!

I’m convinced it’s this intimacy between reader and character that makes Dorothy’s stories so gripping. In the case of The Brighton Mermaid the suspense, thrill and fear was palpable

I've been left reeling from this book that packs a humongous punch. The story builds steadily at first but when I sat down for the last 30% this evening, I didn't expect anything like what I read

As always Dorothy Koomson uses a number of hard-hitting issues in The Brighton Mermaid but all are deeply woven into the story-line, not one appearing placed for effect alone

The premise for this story is clever, intriguing and a perfect hook. The lingering sense of threat and ominous atmosphere builds gradually . . . kept me gripped and on edge of my seat

Plenty of twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat and unable to put the book down

Addictive read full of secrets

Simmering with tension and fraught with tales of failed friendship and broken relationships, this is a fantastic summer read.

Satisfyingly full of suspense with engaging characters

A thrilling new novel about friendship, trust and the thin line that often occurs between what is perceived as morally right and wrong . . . another page-turning, addictive read

Gripping stuff

A satisfying page-turner

Page turner

Gripping, twisty and written with Koomson’s trademark brilliance, this is pure class

A real page turner

Love, loss, new beginnings and saying goodbye, it's all in here. A moving read

A terrific novel.

[Segal's] descriptions are spare and unerring; everyday family interactions are observed warmly and yet with precision

Evans' writing is like water; her sentences ebb and flow and change course, mirroring the Thames as it wends its way in and around the characters' lives

A masterpiece of modern living

An amazing book full of wisdom and empathy

An immersive look into friendship, parenthood, sex, and grief - as well as the fragility of love. It is told with such detail, you're left wanting more

Beautifully written and observed

Evans is extraordinarily good on the minutiae of grief, family, and the fragility of love

a lyrical portrait of modern London