In the Blood: A gripping psychological thriller from the author of The Woman on the Ledge

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A SUNDAY TIMES CRIME CLUB PICK

MOTHER... FRIEND... KILLER

A young mother is accused of attempting to poison her own child. Ellie is secretive and challenging she's had a troubled life but does that mean she's capable of murder

Criminal defence lawyer Sarah Kellerman is tasked with proving Ellie's innocence. But Sarah's desperate pursuit of the truth will draw her and her five-year-old son into unimaginable danger...

Unsettling and compulsive, In the Blood is a chilling study of class, motherhood and power.

'A tense legal thriller set against the pressures of single motherhood, In the Blood is deeply authentic, tightly plotted and beautifully written. I can't wait for the next in the series' HARRIET TYCE

'I tore through it once I'd started. A fantastic thriller that grips you from the first page and doesn't let go until the explosive finish. Brilliant' JENNY BLACKHURST

'If you loved Apple Tree Yard, you'll love In the Blood. Totally gripping and compelling' SARAH FLINT

'This creeping, disquieting story had me guessing until the rollercoaster end' LESLEY THOMSON

Reviews

A tense legal thriller set against the pressures of single motherhood, In the Blood is deeply authentic, tightly plotted and beautifully written. I can't wait for the next in the series -- Harriet Tyce
Full of unexpected twists and turns that keep you guessing. I couldn't put it down -- Jessica Jarlvi
This creeping disquieting story, complete with a bitter courtroom drama and strong female protagonist, had me guessing until the rollercoaster end. A thoroughly satisfying addition to the genre -- Lesley Thomson
If you loved Apple Tree Yard, you'll love In the Blood. Totally gripping and compelling... Perfectly crafted' -- Sarah Flint
A cracking story which pulls you in and simply doesn't let you go... The plotting is superb' * The Bookbag *
Beautifully written scenes that really immerse you into the action both in and out of the courtroom. The finale is clever in fact the whole novel is gorgeously plotted... An absolute perfect storm for me... I was riveted' -- Liz Barnsley, Goodreads Reviewer
Criminal defence lawyer Ruth Mancini has written a chilling study of class, motherhood and power * The Law Society Gazette *
Chilling and compulsive * Candis *
A deftly plotted story that is always absorbing * Law Society Gazette *

Author Bio

Ruth Mancini is a criminal defence lawyer, author and freelance writer. She lives in Oxfordshire with her husband and two children. Follow her on @RuthMancini1 and facebook.com/ruth.mancini.author.