Simon Lelic is the author of three previous novels: Rupture (winner of a Betty Trask Award and shortlisted for the John Creasy Debut Dagger), The Facility and The Child Who (longlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger and CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger 2012). The House is his first psychological thriller, inspired by a love of Alfred Hitchcock and Stephen King.
Lelic can plot like a demon * Guardian * A brilliantly tense and shocking thriller. I literally couldn't put it down! -- Nuala Ellwood, author of My Sister's Bones An intricate and powerful thriller. -- Tana French Taught, tense and terrifying, I loved it * Sharon Bolton * Really creepy and clever. I loved it. -- Julia Crouch This terrifying thriller sent shivers through me -- Jane Corry, author of My Husband's Wife An intriguing and suspenseful read -- Cath Staincliffe Brilliantly dark and gripping...Plays on the fundamental fear that the building blocks of our existence - home, relationships, family - may not be as secure as we like to think -- Thomas Mogford Creepy and totally gripping. A real page-turner. I loved it -- Claire McGowan Absorbing, convincing and truly frightening -- The Times Powerful... A gripping, disturbing read * Marie Claire * One of the genre's rising stars * Metro * A writer to whom attention must be paid * Independent * Confident and accomplished . . . a writer to watch * Spectator * Electrifying * The New York Times *