`Haynes combines writing skill with a thorough knowledge of her subject, painting a vivid and credible portrait of an intelligent young woman who, in thrall to her handsome boyfriend, overlooks the early signs of an abusive relationship and becomes its prisoner.' * Weekend Press * `A harrowing psychological thriller...This is a terrifying and convincing portrayal of an abusive relationship and a damaged woman's heroic attempts to recover from it.' * Publishers Weekly * `As a psychological thriller, it has all the fascination of a good horror film combined with the terror of a bad nightmare from which you are desperate to wake up: take your pick. In either case, it's riveting... A tour de force.' * Sydney Morning Herald * `I love this book. It has just the right mix of terror, paranoia and things that go bump in the night to keep you looking over your own shoulder...Elizabeth Haynes is a very talented new face in the murky world of crime fiction and definitely a name to look out for in the future. Very highly recommended.' * eurocrime.com * `Haynes's powerful account of domestic violence is disquieting, yet unsensationalist. This is a gripping book.' * Guardian * 'Check the locks on your doors and windows and surrender to this obsessive thriller.' -- Karin Slaughter This intense, gripping account of a woman in danger is utterly unputdownable. A stunning debut.' -- S. J. Watson