Sharp Glass

Another masterpiece of psychological suspense from the inimitable Sarah Hilary. This shifting, shimmering thriller takes the premise of John Fowles’ The Collector, shakes it by the shoulders and turns it on its head – Erin Kelly, author of The Skeleton TreeI’ve loved Sarah’s work from the beginning. She’s a brave writer, shifting tone and subject matter, always surprising. Above all, she’s a master of her craft. In every book she makes the words sing – Ann Cleeves, author of the Shetland, Vera and Matthew Venn seriesA clever and tightly woven thriller from an absolute master of her art that speaks to us about the nature of pain and the need for resolution. Perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn – Imran Mahmood, author of Finding Sophie’[Sarah Hilary does] claustrophobic obsession better than anyone … It’s strange and compelling, and no one else could have written it’ – Mick Herron, author of Slow HorsesTwist after twist, layer after layer, Sarah Hilary reveals her brilliant Russian doll of a novel. So clever, so frightening - and with two of the most cracked-yet-priceless characters I can remember reading – Lucie Whitehouse, author of Before We MetA thriller that intoxicates you from the first page. Complex, haunting and brilliant – Nadine Matheson, author of The Jigsaw ManSarah Hilary once again proves herself the master of clever, shattering, psychologically astute fiction. This is a haunting and moving drama that kept me reading well into the night – Anna Mazzola, author of The Clockwork GirlSarah Hilary is an extraordinarily talented writer, and Sharp Glass could be her best yet – Sharon Bolton, author of The PactI love all of Sarah’s books, but I think I might love Sharp Glass most of all. Sarah is a writer at the top of her game, skillfully pulling back the curtain, inch by inch, to reveal something surprising. A claustrophobic and beautifully written slow-burn thriller – Fiona Cummins, author of Rattle and Into the DarkA creepy and atmospheric tale, beautifully and sensitively written – The Guardian on Black Thorn‘Brilliant psychological thriller which keeps turning like an egg timer so that you can’t work out who is the captor and who is the captive. A remarkably accurate depiction of the impact of trauma, with unforgettable characters.’ – Jo Callaghan, author of Leave No TraceSarah Hilary writes with precision and conviction about some of the odder byways of the human psyche, bringing warmth to an almost unbearable situation – Natasha Cooper * The Literary Review *

Sarah Hilary’s debut, Someone Else’s Skin, won the Theakston Crime Novel of the Year Award and was also a World Book Night selection, a Richard & Judy Book Club pick and a finalist for both the Silver Falchion and the Macavity Awards in the US. No Other Darkness, the second in her DI Marnie Rome series, was shortlisted for a Barry Award. The series continued with Tastes Like Fear, Quieter Than Killing, Come and Find Me and Never Be Broken. Sharp Glass is her third standalone novel, following Black Thorn and Fragile.

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