'A first-class mystery.' Daily Mail'[Laura Lippman] is a very special kind of twisted genius.' SARAH HILARY'One of Lippman's finest novels' Chicago Tribune A TESS MONAGHAN MYSTERYNo one is quite who they seem. Melisandre – rich, beautiful, possibly insane – is haunted by the deadly family tragedy a decade earlier. Her husband and teenage daughters have moved on, and are seemingly happy. When she returns from South Africa to Baltimore, there are suddenly more mysterious deaths. The mysteries of Melisandre's devastating past are unearthed: what role did her family really play? Is anyone telling the truth?PI Tess Monaghan gets ensnared in the story of this wealthy, complex family. Now the mother of a young girl herself, Tess makes a return as an investigator to solve the case. A hugely powerful and emotive novel about children and destructive, overbearing parents, Hush Hushis a superbly plotted mystery that will keep you hooked until the final page. 'Cleverly told. . . It's refreshing how chaotic and ordinary Lippman allows Monaghan to be, without ever making her boring.' John O'Connell, Guardian'An engaging read. . . I thoroughly enjoy staying caught up on the adventures of Tess and family.' 5* reader review'Another extraordinary Tess Monaghan book. . . smooth and seductive' 5* reader review'I love this series, I loved the storyline, and how it all came together at the end!' 5* reader review PRAISE FOR THE TESS MONAGHAN SERIES'Tess is a heroine with a nose for what she is not being told, and she is never content with half the story. These Baltimore novels are effective thrillers, because they are stories about wanting to know what happens next.' Times Literary Supplement'Whip smart female protagonist, gritty Baltimore setting. Loved Tess!' 5* reader review'Readers won't be able to resist Tess, who, like one of Baltimore's famous crabs, sports a tough shell that hides a sweet centre.' BOOKLIST'Digestible, fun, tense' NPR'In this series, Lippman has developed sturdy tales, wry humour, and snappy dialogue wrapped around an insider's view of Baltimore.' SUN-SENTINEL'Tess, is a ballsy, free-spirited woman who thinks on her feet and has a commanding physical presence. . . Highly recommend' 5* reader review'What fun! I discovered a new (to me) mystery series. Tess Monaghan is a terrific main character.' 5* reader review'I really have fallen in love with Tess Monaghan. These mystery novels well deserve the awards Lippman has won.' 5* reader review
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