An artfully written, exuberant thriller with a mercurial and interesting central character

It's a rare treat to read a book by the far-from-prolific Danish author Peter Høeg. . . His latest novel is an offbeat futuristic thriller. . . the challenges Hoeg sets his readers are well worth taking on

A well-tuned and clever femi-thriller.

A continually surprising conspiracy thriller.

Peter Høeg is back. And better. And with a novel that is both a thriller, a social critique, and existentially provoking – and on top of that, wonderful and funny.

The main character bares a clear resemblance to a certain Miss Smilla. It is not often that Høeg writes a new novel, but this one has clearly been worth the long wait.

Entertaining

Susan is a resourceful action heroine, part Lisbeth Salander, part Saga Norén, fearless with a crowbar and a screwdriver

The Susan Effect introduces an eccentric mix of characters headed by its ultra-bright narrator, Susan Svendson. . . Hoeg is serious, funny, intelligent, ridiculous, preachy, wise, incomprehensible, surreal and persuasive. It’s very readable

Peter Høeg is back with a new thriller about quantum physics and the fact that the elite is neglecting the rest of society…the novel is a well-placed kick into high society’s modern powdered wigs.

The Danish author is back on form in this literary thriller, which revolves around a woman who has the power to make people tell her their secrets.

Allergic to chick lit? Meet Alvie Knightly . . . Insane as its title promises

Raunchy, fun

Trust us when we say that you won't ever have encountered a character quite like Alvie Knightly - the often-drunk, sex-mad, always-sassy heroine . . . A brilliantly bonkers read

If you loved [Paula Hawkins'] Into the Water, try Mad

Pure, unadulterated entertainment. There is nothing Chloé Esposito's Alvie won't do. Strap in for a fun, fast and fresh read

Chloe Esposito introduces a compelling and uncensored antiheroine

Using Sicily as a backdrop with its gorgeous architecture, villas and sexy men, Esposito pens an unforgettable summer debut headed by a no-holds-barred protagonist

Mad is deliciously over-the-top, with a protagonist you'll never forget and an ending that promises more chaos to come

Chloe [has] a fantastic natural vibrancy and humour in her work

What readers are saying about Mad

100% MAD about this book

A page-turner, compelling and delightfully crazy. I can't wait for books two and three

Chloé Esposito has broken the mould. The unconventional heroine and plot breaks so many conventions leading to an enjoyable, fast-paced read, which manages to be well-written and funny. It is perfect for the beach or a long journey

Absolutely loved this book, a real page turner and I didn't want to come to the end

Whoa! Yeah I started my review like that . . . but that's what this book is whoooaaa! it truly is M.A.D. . . . Mental Addictive

Insane for all the right reasons - once you meet Alvie Knightly you won't want to turn your back on her, no way!

This novel cracks along with frenetic, addictive style, beautifully descriptive in hot and heavy fashion . . . highly recommended

Mad is certainly mad! I was hooked on our hero, Alvie

Readers of weary of domestic noir should pick up Our Kind of Cruelty, a splendidly written novel that gives the genre a shot in the arm … pacily written and hugely involving... I was gripped until the last pages.

A nail-biting read that twists perceptions and plays havoc with your nerves

An addictive psychological thriller

A taut, nasty thriller. I loved it!

Cleverly shows the many facets of a complex human character, evoking sympathy, fear and anger all whilst shining a bright unforgiving light on how society views female sexuality.