Weight of Angels - Softcover

Catriona McPherson formerly an English lecturer at Leeds University, now divides her time between California and Scotland. She writes full time.

'A delight . . . just the right mixture of spookiness and mystery' -- James Oswald A warm-hearted character study that shivers with suspense * New York Times Book Review * Weaving strands of literary mystery, horror, and magical realism, The Child Garden is a twisting, now-you-see-it-now-you-don't tale about the ripple effect of tragedy. But the tremulous miracle at the heart of this novel is its heroine, Gloria Harkness, a phoenix rising from the ashes of a life that's tried to drag her down. When justice is meted out after long decades, you have the makings of a very satisfying mystery. When that justice brings with it a second chance at life, you have a book that will make any reader cheer -- Jenny Milchman, Mary Higgins Clark award winning author Deeply resonant, utterly original, compelling and satisfying, Catriona McPherson's The Child Garden is the work of a master - of character, tone, setting and plot - writing at the thriller-most top of her form -- John Lescroart, New York Times bestselling author I loved this book so much I can barely speak. From page one, it's seamlessly told, beautifully original, and the voice, well, the voice is proof that Catriona McPherson is a powerful force and major talent in crime fiction. And the last page? I cried -- Hank Phillippi Ryan, New York Times bestselling author Intricate [and] deeply claustrophobic * Entertainment Weekly * In her novels, Catriona McPherson spins webs of intrigue so beautiful and intricate she puts spiders to shame. With The Child Garden, she once again proves why she has rapidly become a star in the thriller genre. Her voice is seductive, her characters odd and engaging, her sense of place spot on, and I dare anyone to be able to predict where any of the story's dark but delightful twists are going to lead. This is a book you will absolutely devour -- William Kent Krueger, New York Times bestselling author McPherson keeps the suspense level high * Publishers Weekly * If you like your thrillers twisty and twisted, then you will love The Child Garden' -- Val McDermid McPherson is a master of creating psychological tension and doubts about the motives of her characters . . . The clever way McPherson reveals each hint of the truth makes this a one-sitting read * Kirkus Reviews (starred review) * Quite simply, McPherson is a terrific story teller -- Ann Cleeves An unnerving and suspenseful novel, [The Weight of Angels] is McPherson's best yet * Karin Slaughter, New York Times and international bestselling author * A deliciously disturbing tale of deception and self-deception -- Alex Marwood This is a terrific mystery thriller, a gothic tale for the smartphone age, with some of the most fully human characters I've read this year. I loved every page. * Morning Star *