Chris Merritt is a clinical psychologist and former diplomat. As a member of the British foreign service, he completed postings in Jerusalem and Iraq. He has also lived and worked in the US. Committed is his eighth novel.
Ingenious and turbocharged with suspense. A writer to surely put on your reading list. * David Baldacci * Very well done - tight action and a smart central character. * Anthony Horowitz * Frighteningly believable and utterly engrossing * The Sun * Committed is a nail-biter of a thriller that will keep your heart in your throat all the way through. An explosive page-turner with a badass female protagonist you won't soon forget, this book will keep you up all night. You'll be gasping right up to the last sentence. * Lisa Regan * As propulsive as a Bourne movie, Committed is a first-class blend of intrigue, suspense, and action. * Charles Cumming * A really smart cleverly plotted book with quite breathtaking pace. One of the best thrillers I've read this year. * Imran Mahmood * A gripping, lightning-paced thriller * Woman's Own * I whizzed through this exhilarating page-turner. Homeland meets Jack Reacher - I defy you not to read it in a couple of sittings. * Prima * A standout mix of high-octane action and sinister conspiracy... first-class. * Financial Times * Committed is a blistering, heart-pounding, edge-of-the-seat, adrenaline rush of a read. Absolutely outstanding and without doubt the best book I have read this year. * Carol Wyer * Heart-pounding suspense until the very last page. I absolutely loved it! * Ava Glass * A pacy, zeitgeisty thriller that will appeal to fans of political conspiracy and psychological drama * Crime Time * Ellen is an amazing character [...] like James Bond combined with MacGyver. A very engaging and enjoyable read [...] I loved, loved, loved it - 5 stars. * B for Book Review * Fast paced, full of action, suspense. Perfect in every way. I can't recommend this one highly enough. * Once Upon a Time Book Reviews * Committed is a smart, of-the-moment action thriller that will have you turning the pages past bedtime. * Mason Cross * An incredible story where one woman's battle against her past and the present is all that can stop Armageddon. Chris Merritt's legendary story telling ramps up another notch with this high concept thriller where the internal and external demons seem to make failure inevitable. A brilliant book by any standards. * Graham Bartlett * Committed is a tight, compelling thriller that never misses a beat. Digging into both sides of a planned terror attack adds fascinating dimension and depth to a story that is so very timely. * Lou Berney *