The Returned: A gripping Irish crime thriller

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From the CWA John Creasey New Blood Dagger shortlisted author

A dark, haunting tale with an emotional gut punch that stays with you long after the final page. Amanda Cassidy is an unflinching storyteller. Lisa Jewell, author of The Family Upstairs

A devastating fire.

A grieving mother.

A picture-perfect village full of dark secrets.

And now, a son who has seemingly come back from the dead.

A detective called back to her hometown, back to the memories she thought shed left behind

An electrifying novel from a compelling new voice in Irish crime fiction, perfect for fans of Liz Nugent and Claire Mackintosh.

A richly layered, intricate plot, wonderfully nuanced characters, and absolutely stunning writing, The Returned packs an incredible emotional punch. One of the best books Ive read this year. Andrea Mara, author of All Her Fault

A powerfully emotive and carefully layered story about old secrets, motherhood and demons from the past. Amandas lyrical and evocative writing underpins a whip cracking plot that simply swept me away! Lizzy Barber, author of Out of Her Depth

Vivid, pacy and gripping, with characters who have real heart, Amanda Cassidy is a brilliant new voice in crime fiction. Sam Blake, author of The Mystery of Four

An emotionally-charged page-turner that won't let you go. I'm still reeling from that stunning ending. I loved it. Glenn Meade, author of The Devil's Disciple

A tightly-woven, well-balanced mystery. Dark, emotive and intricate, The Returned marks an exciting step forward for Cassidy in the Irish crime fiction genre Business Post

When I say my heart was pounding reading this book, I mean it was POUNDING! The Returned is unputdownable and took me on an emotional rollercoaster! Superb, a must read. Reader review

This book packs a powerful, emotional punch. The writing is excellent with realistic characterisation and full of tension. Reader review

I did not want this book to end. The storyline, characters and emotion of this novel are seriously unmatched. I recommend this book and this author You will not be disappointed. Bravo! Reader review

Author Bio

Amanda Cassidy is a freelance journalist, commissioning editor, former Sky News reporter and author. She has been shortlisted for the Irish Journalist of the Year Awards, the Headline Media writing awards and more recently the CWA John Creasey New Blood Dagger for her debut, Breaking. Amanda can be found @amandacasssidy on Twitter.