'Chris Brookmyre is a genius, every new book of his is a cause for celebration' --- RICHARD OSMAN

'Keeps you guessing until the very end - after an avalanche of revelations and twists' --- THE TIMES, BOOK OF THE MONTH

One hen weekend, seven secrets... but only one worth killing for

Jen's hen party is going to be out of control...

She's rented a luxury getaway on its own private island. The helicopter won't be back for seventy-two hours. They are alone. They think.

As well as Jen, there's the pop diva and the estranged ex-bandmate, the tennis pro and the fashion guru, the embittered ex-sister-in-law and the mouthy future sister-in-law.

It's a combustible cocktail, one that takes little time to ignite, and in the midst of the drunken chaos, one of them disappears. Then a message tells them that unless someone confesses her terrible secret to the others, their missing friend will be killed.

Problem is, everybody has a secret. And nobody wants to tell.

PRAISE FOR CHRIS BROOKMYRE

'Strikingly original and definitively Brookmyre - there's nothing he can't do'
Mick Herron

'I recommend The Cut SO HIGHLY! A fast-paced thriller, lovely characters, [and] it kept me guessing'
Marian Keyes

'A twisty spiralling rabbit hole of a book that draws you deeper with every chapter. Brilliantly original, compulsively readable, right to the final page'
Ruth Ware

'Dark, heartfelt, stylish and thrilling, the kind of wonderfully original tale I just adore. Chris Brookmyre is a storytelling mastermind'
Chris Whitaker

'This is a special novel. A brilliant, original, up-to-the-minute tale with all of the dark, edgy, humorous brilliance we've come to expect from one of the finest crime fiction writers in the world'
Abir Mukherjee

About the Author
Chris Brookmyre was a journalist before becoming a full-time novelist with the publication of his award-winning debut Quite Ugly One Morning, which established him as one of Britain's leading crime writers. His 2006 novel All Fun And Games Until Somebody Loses An Eye won the Everyman Bollinger Wodehouse Prize, and his 2016 novel Black Widow won both the McIlvanney Prize and the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year award. Brookmyre's novels have sold more than two million copies in the UK alone. His work has been adapted for stage, television, radio and, in the case of Bedlam, a video game.

Reviews
Chris Brookmyre is a genius, every new book of his is a cause for celebration * Richard Osman *
There are dozens of novels based on Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None, but Christopher Brookmyre's ingenious take is by far the best I have read. He makes you feel for and fear each character. He keeps you guessing until the very end - after an avalanche of revelations and twists. * The Times (Book of the Month) *
Brookmyre is always a class act and it is a pleasure to be back in the hands of one of our best crime writers with this clever, propulsive thriller with a whole lot of heart * Observer *
Tightly plotted and a lot of fun, this is perfect poolside reading * Guardian *
A suspenseful and atmospheric thriller * The Herald *
Brookmyre's familiar sardonic prose is pleasingly in place * Financial Times *
Irresistibly thrilling, Brookmyre proves he's a master of suspense * Sun *
Among his best yet . . . a killer twist and an upbeat conclusion * Sunday Post *
Brookmyre's psychological acuity that sets him apart from many other thriller writers . . . It's as if he has climbed like a magician inside our heads. * The Lady *
Brookmyre is an experienced and skilful hand who drives his story along at a gallop * The Scotsman *
Brookmyre orchestrates the proceedings with assurance and a deep sense of mischief. Wonderfully entertaining * Crime Time *
A deliciously twisting, chilling read * Woman's Own *
His wit and sheer storytelling skill make it seem wonderfully fresh * Express *
You know you're in experienced hands from the off... A great read for the holidays * The List *
Brookmyre has great fun with his Agatha Christie homage * Irish Times *
Brookmyre's wit and storytelling skills invigorate * Sunday Express *
Irresistibly thrilling, Brookmyre proves he's a master of suspense * Irish Sun *
It's only August but it has me thinking of my books of the year already * Crime Thriller Lover (blog) *



Book Information
ISBN 9781408712177
Author Chris Brookmyre
Format Hardback
Page Count 352
Imprint Little, Brown
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Weight(grams) 589g
Dimensions(mm) 244mm * 158mm * 34mm