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Jude Shelley, the daughter of a prominent cabinet minister, was assaulted and left for dead in the river Thames. Her attacker was never caught. A year later, forensic psychologist Alice Quentin is asked to re-examine the case. Then another body is found: an elderly priest, washed up at Westminster Pier. An ancient glass bead is tied to his wrist. Alice is certain that the Shelleys are hiding something - and that there will be more victims unless she can persuade them to share what they know. The Thames has always been a site of violent sacrifice. And Alice is about to learn that some people still believe in its power...

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Fast paced and harrowing, this gripping novel will leave you guessing until the end Bella Atmospheric and suspenseful The Lady The plot has more twists and turns than the path of the legendary river and flows along just as swiftly. We couldn't put it down! Best Magazine Praise for Kate Rhodes . Great twists, turns and surprises Sun Alice is a vividly realised protagonist whose complex and harrowing history rivals the central crime storyline -- Sophie Hannah Daily Express A pacy psychological thriller that makes good use of its London setting -- Laura Wilson Guardian A fast-moving, entertaining mix of sex, suspense and serial killings Washington Post Quentin is one of a cast of really believable and entertaining characters and both the plot and the writing keep one thoroughly engaged throughout Daily Mail Like Nicci French, Kate Rhodes excels at character, pace and sense of place -- Erin Kelly, author of The Poison Tree A terrific new heroine on the block Woman & Home One of the most absorbing books I've read in a long time. Alice Quentin is such a warm character - unique, yet very real. I loved the sense of menace too - perfectly thrilling. -- Mel Sherratt An enjoyably scary chiller Sunday Mirror Psychological thriller writing at its best - an evocative read which draws you in and holds your attention all the way Crime Review Alice is a wonderfully rounded female protagonist who is vividly written, emotionally accessible and strong. Peppered with false trails, the reader is guessing the killer's identity right up to the last minute. This is a bone chilling read that will grip you from beginning to end Express 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. -- Rachel Abbott, author of Only the Innocent Alice Quentin is such a warm character - unique, yet very real. I loved the sense of menace too - perfectly thrilling. -- Mel Sherratt, author of Taunting the Dead Kate Rhodes is the queen of atmospheric suspense. Gumshoe Reviews

Praise for Kate Rhodes - . There are some great twists, turns and surprises in this debut novel. - Sun Quentin is one of a cast of really believable and entertaining characters and both the plot and the writing keep one thoroughly engaged throughout. A stylish debut - Daily Mail Alice is a vividly realised protagonist whose complex and harrowing history rivals the central crime storyline - Sunday Express Like Nicci French, Kate Rhodes excels at character, pace and sense of place. A terrific new heroine on the block - Woman & Home A pacy psychological thriller that makes good use of its London setting. - Guardian An atmospheric, smart, often terrifying read.

Fast paced and harrowing, this gripping novel will leave you guessing until the end Bella Atmospheric and suspenseful The Lady The plot has more twists and turns than the path of the legendary river and flows along just as swiftly. We couldn't put it down! Best Magazine Praise for Kate Rhodes . Great twists, turns and surprises Sun Alice is a vividly realised protagonist whose complex and harrowing history rivals the central crime storyline -- Sophie Hannah Daily Express A pacy psychological thriller that makes good use of its London setting -- Laura Wilson Guardian A fast-moving, entertaining mix of sex, suspense and serial killings Washington Post Quentin is one of a cast of really believable and entertaining characters and both the plot and the writing keep one thoroughly engaged throughout Daily Mail Like Nicci French, Kate Rhodes excels at character, pace and sense of place -- Erin Kelly, author of The Poison Tree A terrific new heroine on the block Woman & Home One of the most absorbing books I've read in a long time. Alice Quentin is such a warm character - unique, yet very real. I loved the sense of menace too - perfectly thrilling. -- Mel Sherratt An enjoyably scary chiller Sunday Mirror Psychological thriller writing at its best - an evocative read which draws you in and holds your attention all the way Crime Review 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. -- Rachel Abbott, author of Only the Innocent Alice is a wonderfully rounded female protagonist who is vividly written, emotionally accessible and strong. Perppered 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 Express Alice Quentin is such a warm character - unique, yet very real. I loved the sense of menace too - perfectly thrilling. -- Mel Sherratt, author of Taunting the Dead Kate Rhodes is the queen of atmospheric suspense. Gumshoe Reviews

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Kate Rhodes was born in London. She has worked as a teacher and university lecturer, and now writes full-time. Kate began her writing career as a poet, publishing two prizewinning collections. She has held a Hawthornden fellowship and been shortlisted for Forward and Bridport Prizes. She has written five novels in the Alice Quentin series, CROSSBONES YARD, A KILLING OF ANGELS, THE WINTER FOUNDLINGS, RIVER OF SOULS and BLOOD SYMMETRY, the first of which was selected by Val McDermid for the Harrogate Crime festival's New Blood panel championing new crime writers. In 2014 Kate Rhodes won the Ruth Rendell Short Story Award, sponsored by the charity InterAct. Visit her website at http://katerhodes.org or follow her on Twitter @K_RhodesWriter.

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