The Guilty Party
English
By (author): Mel McGrath
MASTERFUL Guardian
IMPOSSIBLE TO PREDICT Erin Kelly
UTTERLY COMPELLINGCrime Monthly
5*Heat
WELL-CRAFTED AND CHILLING Woman
MCGRATH IS A DIAMOND-HARD TALENTFinancial Times
On a night out, four friends witness a stranger in trouble. They decide to do nothing to help.
Later, a body washes up on the banks of the Thames and the group realises that ignoring the woman has left blood on their hands.
But why did each of them refuse to step in? Why did none of them want to be noticed that night? Who is really responsible?
And is it possible that the victim was not really a stranger at all? Praise for Mel McGrath:This roller-coaster read will have you hooked Closer
This well-crafted, chilling tale of guilt and innocence has a compelling moral anchor Woman
Lots of twists and turns in this toxic thriller. Hello!
A dextrously written thriller and examination of guilt and innocence[McGrath is] a diamond-hard talent Financial Times
McGrath excels in creating believably flawed characters, and her masterful control of suspense and pacing make for a psychological thriller that is both perceptive and disturbing Guardian
Unsettling, disturbing and vital. 5* Heat
Exploring guilt and innocence through several dark distinct perspectives, Cassie becomes a compelling moral anchor in this well-crafted and chilling tale Womans Own
Easily the best [of the subgenre]psychologically acute and deeply satisfying Telegraph
PerceptiveMcGrath is a thoughtful writer Daily Mail
Utterly compelling right from the starta deeply unsettling look at modern sexual behaviour and bystander culture Crime Monthly
Chilling, fiendishly plotted and surprising, this stayed with me long after reading Woman & Home
Absorbing McGrath asks: should it be a crime to witness a violent event, and say nothing? The Times
Brimming with trust issues and deceit, this will make you question whether we ever know who our friends really are Prima
A clever, nuanced exploration of toxic friendship and the ties that bind people together Red
Dark, thrilling, impossible to predict Erin Kelly, author of He Said She Said
A scorching, clever thriller Tammy Cohen, author of They All Fall Down
A dark and immersive journey into the heart of a toxic friendship group. I loved it. Harriet Tyce, author of Blood Orange
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