An excellent detective novel. The opening scene is superb, and sets up the story beautifully. Gripping, multi-layered and fresh. Terrific

A brilliant premise, perfectly executed. A genuine page turner - it kept me guessing right until the end.

A riveting new book, with such vivid characters

An absolute gem - I was hooked from the first page

The first scene was brilliantly terrifying and the rest of the novel lived up to the strong opening - I had no idea who the killer was and it was superbly plotted. I loved the characters, too, especially the investigating team. I can see that this series is going to be a huge hit.

A cold blooded chiller from first page to last. I loved She Lies In Wait, Watching From The Dark is even better

You'll be reluctant to put this book down until you've unravelled all its dark plot twists

Lodge writes perceptively about rivalries between young women, showing how even the best-intended relationships can become toxic

A satisfyingly complex whodunnit that will keep readers gripped and baffled in equal measure

This page-turner of a novel is intricately and intelligently plotted, and keeps you guessing right up to its gripping close

I really loved this. Jonah Sheens is a well-drawn and likeable detective, and what I like about Gytha's writing is that she thinks outside the box

Fred Vargas is great

Wry humour and offbeat plots blend with a subtly dangerous charm to make Fred Vargas the queen of French crime writers

Readers hungry for an adventure that combines the depth and detail of a satisfying police procedural with a devilish mystery won’t rest till they find out. Vargas remains the gold standard in modern crime fiction

This book examines how a shared event can change the course of many lives at once. And if you like strongly drawn characters and a mix of humor and heartbreak, this one's for you

A witty, lighthearted romp...Backman charms

A deeply funny and warm examination of how individual experiences can bring a random group of people together. Backman reveals each character's many imperfections with tremendous empathy, reminding us that people are always more than the sum of their flaws

A tight-knit, surprise-filled narrative. The brisk, absorbing action prompts meditation on marriage, parenting, responsibility, and global economic pressures. Comedy, drama, mystery, and social study, this novel is undefinable except for the sheer reading pleasure it delivers. Highly recommended

Backman's latest novel focuses on how a shared event can change the course of multiple people's lives even in times of deep and ongoing anxiousness. A story with both comedy and heartbreak sure to please Backman fans

Brilliant, funny, and compassionate . . . wonderfully charming

A compassionate story of imperfect people doing the best they can to navigate life in an imperfect world

This book promises laughs, heartwarming drama, and a whole lot of madness, but at the heart of it is something we can all relate to: being human

Praise for Fredrik Backman

I utterly believed in the residents of Beartown, and felt ripped apart by the events in the book

Surrounded by impenetrable forests, [Beartown] recreates the stifling atmosphere of a dying community. This is a mature, compassionate novel