Little Bones

Instantly gripping, perfectly paced, and filled with a brilliant cast of characters, led by the utterly likeable and relatable Detective Cathy Connolly. Writer Sam Blake moves cleverly between locations making sure that the reader is always in an interesting and revealing place that will bring them closer to uncovering the truth. And from the murky depths of these buried secrets comes an ending that truly shines. -- Alex Barclay A stunning slap in the face of a novel. Beginning with a crime so shocking in its intensity that you have to read twice to grasp the horror. Then the narrative truly kicks in with breath-taking speed. Superb writing and a plot of adrenalised depth. This is easily a contender already for Irish crime novel of the year. Be warned, the ending will rend your heart -- Ken Bruen PD James meets Karin Slaughter in this stylish debut. Sam Blake has created a heroine crime sleuths will love in DC Cathy Connolly. She's feisty, yet vulnerable, extremely intelligent, yet deeply instinctive. In other words, the kind of woman you want to have a glass of wine with and pour your heart out to. -- Niamh O'Connor It's always a delight when fiction provides women with depth and personality ... a deliberately paced, character driver mystery coupled with some genuinely creepy moments and labyrinthine twists makes Little Bones a worthwhile summer read. The Irish Times This dark and juddering thriller ... A major boon in Little Bones' appeal factor is Det Cat Connolly who leaps from the page ... Little Bones has discussions to raise via Cat and her personal life, themes that colour the contemporary Ireland backdrop for the uninitiated. Sunday Independent From the very first page the reader is treated to a tense, fast-paced journey of suspense. A thrilling debut with a gutsy protagonist and a memorable story. The pages will practically turn themselves ... Highly Recommended. Bleach House Library One to watch. Crime Always Pays blog