In The Blood by Ruth Mancini
I have to be careful when I read a book as compelling as In The Blood by Ruth Mancini – I need to put it down well before bedtime, or I’ll have to leave the light on. This unsettling crime novel draws in class, motherhood and power as in southeast London, a young mother has been accused of poisoning her young son, and leaving him to die. Just because Ellie is challenging, or actually unlikeable, does that mean she’s capable of murder? Lawyer Sarah Kellerman tries to prize the truth from wherever she can. But then her own disabled son becomes ill… Arghhhh.
In the Blood by Ruth Mancini £18.99 hardback. Head of Zeus (Review: Milly Adams)
The Boy at the Door by Alex Dahl
How far would any of us go for the perfect life – if we hadn’t already won the lottery of course?
What if you had that perfect life: a yummy husband, two smashing children, and a large comfortable house in a cute town? Then a cuckoo crashes the cosy nest: Tobias has landed bringing with him the ability to shatter the edifice.
Should someone have to pay for an earlier mistake? How many of us have never made one?
A twisting and winding tale of secrets emerging. Complex but empathetic. I enjoyed it.
The Boy at the Door hb £14.99 Head of Zeus (Review Annie Clarke)
I did it For Us by Alison Bruce
Sophie Hannah found this challenging and compelling. And it is.
It’s intricate and the question it poses is just why does Emily do what she does? Is it really to prove to Joanne that the young widow’s new love is not what he seemed, or does she have her own agenda?
After all, Emily Stirling’s life had fallen apart after a devastating court case and she left that life in search of another. But how far does that search take her? Yes, she finds a refuge in a rental flat, and in a friendship with Joanne and her two young children but… but…
Pacey, twisting and turning, this psychological thriller works well. Phew.
I did it for Us by Alison Bruce pub: Constable. pb/ebook £8.99 (Review Milly Adams)
Milly Adams is an author with Arrow.
Anne Clarke makes her debut with Arrow in 2019