UNCOVER THE VERY BEST IN CRIME AND THRILLER WRITING
Meet Alice Quentin, a forensic psychologist who’ll do anything to crack a case – even if it means putting herself in danger, in this collection of three gripping novels.
CROSSBONES YARD: the discovery of a body in a former graveyard pulls Alice Quentin into a terrifying copycat serial killing case.
A KILLING OF ANGELS: someone is taking revenge on members of the Angel Bank – but why? Only Alice can find out.
THE WINTER FOUNDLINGS: a ten-year-old girl is kidnapped in a homage to notorious child-killer Louis Kinsella. Alice must confront him to find out what he knows – before Ella’s time runs out…
CROSSBONES YARD: the discovery of a body in a former graveyard pulls Alice Quentin into a terrifying copycat serial killing case.
A KILLING OF ANGELS: someone is taking revenge on members of the Angel Bank – but why? Only Alice can find out.
THE WINTER FOUNDLINGS: a ten-year-old girl is kidnapped in a homage to notorious child-killer Louis Kinsella. Alice must confront him to find out what he knows – before Ella’s time runs out…
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Reviews
Alice Quentin is such a warm character - unique, yet very real. I loved the sense of menace too - perfectly thrilling.
The life of each character is so vividly painted that even those in minor roles become intriguing, and the pace never slackens from the first page to the last.
Kate Rhodes is the queen of atmospheric suspense.
Fast paced and harrowing, this gripping novel will leave you guessing until the end
Praise for Kate Rhodes
Great twists, turns and surprises
Alice is a vividly realised protagonist whose complex and harrowing history rivals the central crime storyline
A pacy psychological thriller that makes good use of its London setting
A fast-moving, entertaining mix of sex, suspense and serial killings
Quentin is one of a cast of really believable and entertaining characters and both the plot and the writing keep one thoroughly engaged throughout
Like Nicci French, Kate Rhodes excels at character, pace and sense of place
A terrific new heroine on the block
An enjoyably scary chiller
Atmospheric and suspenseful
Alice is a wonderfully rounded female protagonist who is vividly written, emotionally accessible and strong. Peppered with false trails, the reader is guessing all killer's identity right up to the last minute. This is a bone chilling read that will grip you from beginning to end