Quicksand of Memory: The twisty, chilling psychological thriller that everyone''s talking about

Scarred by their pasts, Jenna and Luke fall in love, brimming with hope for a rosy future. But someone has been watching, with chilling plans for revenge An emotive, twisty, disturbing new psychological thriller by the critically acclaimed author of A Suitable Lie and In the Absence of Miracles.

Compelling, disturbing and engaging' Caro Ramsay

Malone is the master of twists, turns and the unexpected, with the skill to keep things grounded a master of his craft Herald Scotland


Tense, pacey and lyrical cements Malone in the firmament of Tartan Noir, marrying McIlvanney and Banks to a modern domestic noir thatll have you reading into the wee sma hours Ed James

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The darker the memory, the deadlier the obsession
 
Jenna is trying to rebuild her life after a series of disastrous relationships. 

Luke is struggling to provide a safe, loving home for his deceased partners young son, following a devastating tragedy.

When Jenna and Luke meet and fall in love, they are certain they can achieve the stability and happiness they both desperately need. 

And yet, someone is watching.

Someone who has been scarred by past events.

Someone who will stop at nothing to get revenge

Dark, unsettling and immensely moving, Quicksand of Memory is a chilling reminder that we are not only punished for our sins, but by them, and that memories left to blacken and sharpen over time are the perfect breeding ground for obsession, and murder

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Complex, human characters living in a page-turning world Douglas Skelton
 
Long-held secrets, complex relationships and an ever increasing sense of menace fantastic Steph Broadribb
 
A fascinating exploration of damage, toxicity, trauma and love Sharon Bairden
 
Darkly compelling and provocative from the outset, whiplike tendrils of disquiet creep their way into the story LoveReading

Masterfully combines the dark, cruel elements of peoples lives and nature with a glimmer of light and hope Fiona Sharp
 
An almost perfect storm of circumstances that lead us to a dramatic and potentially deadly conclusion an emotionally charged story Jen Meds Book Reviews
 
I can genuinely say: Fiction doesnt get any better than this Book Review Café
 
Praise for Michael J. Malone

A beautifully written tale, original, engrossing and scary a dark joy The Times 

A complex and multilayered story perfect for a wintry night Sunday Express

Vivid, visceral and compulsive Ian Rankin

A terrific read I read it in one sitting Martina Cole

A deeply satisfying read Sunday Times

A fine, page-turning thriller Daily Mail


Malones latest is an unsettling, multi-layered and expertly paced domestic noir drama that delves into one familys dark secrets, shame and lies CultureFly

Engrossing, hard-hitting even shocking with a light poetic frosting. Another superb read! Douglas Skelton

'A dark and unnerving psychological thriller that draws you deep into the lives of the characters and refuses to let go. This is a brilliantly written book; I could not put it down Caroline Mitchell

A chilling tale of the unexpected that journeys right into the dark heart of domesticity Marnie Riches
 
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