In Glass Houses by Edel Coffey - ISBN: 9781408722497
Paperback
Secrets, privilege, and murder: everyone’s watching, but no one sees.

In Glass Houses

A propulsive thriller set about power and privilege in wealthy New York society - you won't see the twist coming!

  • Paperback

    400 pages

  • Release Date

    26 May 2026

Summary

When everyone can see inside

A killer must hide in plain sight

‘Utterly intriguing and wildly entertaining’ - Liz Nugent, author of THE STRANGE SALLY DIAMOND

‘The most shockingly twistiest of twists - you will not see the end coming!’ - Sam Blake, author of THE KILLING SENSE

Twenty years ago, Eddie’s career as a journalist was destroyed by the Juliet Fox case.

Juliet was young and beautiful, born into the privileged world of the Manhattan elite. P…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781408722497
ISBN-10:1408722496
Author:Edel Coffey
Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group
Imprint:Sphere
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:400
Release Date:26 May 2026
Weight:489g
Dimensions:230mm x 152mm x 32mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

Edel Coffey does it again as she transports this reader to the Sky Building in New York … This is an utterly intriguing and wildly entertaining mystery by the latest star in the firmament of Irish psych thriller writers. I loved it. Bravo! – Liz Nugent, author of STRANGE SALLY DIAMONDWhat a rollercoaster - twists and turns at every corner, characters you’ll love to root for, a mystery you’ll want to solve, all in a glossy, glamorous New York setting. Utterly sublime – Andrea Mara, author of SOMEONE IN THE ATTIC‘Shattered dreams fuel this New York-set propulsive page turner, as Edel Coffey brings us the wonderful Eddie, a working class investigative journalist who risks her career to expose dark secrets in the world of the “untouchable” elite. In the towers of power, money papers the cracks until the truth surfaces in the most shockingly twistiest of twists. An utterly compelling thriller - you will not see the end coming! – Sam Blake, author of THE KILLING SENSEA whip-sharp, tension-filled mystery brimming with twisty intrigue, that offers perfect escapism whilst keeping you guessing right to the end! – Carmel Harrington, author of THE STOLEN CHILDAn intelligent, elegant and beautifully written novel set in the glamorous glass box world of Manhattan’s elite where you can get away with almost anything if you have enough money. A gripping, intricately layered plot that reels you in from the first page, a rich cast of complex relatable characters, and lots of compelling strands that Coffey deftly weaves together without a seam in sight. A perceptive, topical exploration of class and morality – Michelle McDonagh, author of SOMEBODY KNOWSA terrific, memorable and enthralling story … With terrific characters and a rollicking plot, In Glass Houses is a page-turning thrill ride and a sure-fire hit – Gill Perdue, author of THE NIGHT I KILLED HIMEdel Coffey at her absolute best! A compelling page turner with twists you won’t see coming - and that ending!! – Michelle Dunne, author of THE IMAGINARY FRIENDTotally compelling and tantalising, with a twist that will floor you. This novel makes us question, how important is the truth, and can you build a life in the foundations of a lie? – Hannah King, author of THE BLINDSPOTImmersive, crackling with astute observations about society and the devastating impact of secrets. It’s an engrossing and twisty plot, with brilliantly drawn characters – Amy Jordan, author of THE DARK HOURSA cracking, page-turning, who-dunnit that delves into the toxic worlds of privileged élites. Set against the glitz of the Upper West Side, the reader is once again reminded that all the glistens is not gold – Siobhan MacDonald, author of GUILTYI loved the New York setting, the glitz and glamour, the damaged characters and the excellent twists! In Glass Houses is an elegant and clever read – Fiona Gartland, author of ORCHIDS AND LIESA peek through stylish glass walls into privileged lives. In Glass Houses is a sophisticated page-turner that exposes the rotten underbelly lurking beneath the sleek, glamorous surface. Smart and insightful, it’s a must-read – Mary Watson, author of THE CLEANERA story that reads at breakneck pace and brilliantly twisty … I hurtled towards the very delicious, twisty end like I was strapped into a speeding car – Tanya Sweeney, author of ESTHER IS NOW FOLLOWING YOUPacy and sinister with jaw-dropping twists that will keep you tearing through the pages. I really rooted for Eddie throughout, as she worked her way through a web of lies spanning decades. Nothing is quite as it seems in this fantastic novel – Jennifer Bray, author of THE LIES BETWEEN USSet within glamorous New York society, in a glassy high-rise apartment building that illuminates transparency, nothing is exactly as it seems, least of all the main players. Compelling and page turning, In Glass Houses will keep you guessing to the end, with a tantalising twist you won’t see coming – Louise Phillips, author of THEY ALL LIEDA smart, twisty thriller of power, class and lies * Irish Country Magazine *

About The Author

Edel Coffey

Edel Coffey is an Irish journalist and broadcaster. She has worked as a presenter and reporter with RTE Radio, editor of the Irish Independent Weekend Magazine and books editor of the Irish Independent. She is a regular contributor to The Irish Times and RTE Radio One. Her debut novel, Breaking Point, was a No.1 Irish bestseller, was shortlisted for Best Debut and won Best Crime Novel of the Year at the An Post Irish Book Awards. Her second novel, In Her Place, was also a No.1 Irish bestseller and was shortlisted for the RTE Radio 1 Listeners’ Choice Award. In Glass Houses is her third novel. Coffey lives in Galway with her husband and children.

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