Taut, assured and reminiscent of Ruth Rendell's psychological novels, Marwood's second book more than lives up to the promise shown in her splendid debut, The Wicked Girls Guradian Having read it and devoured every page, I really wish I'd written it! It was cleverly plotted and pacy, with all the storylines thundering towards a final, gripping conclusion. I loved it Elizabeth Haynes on The Wicked Girls The Wicked Girls is utterly compelling. It's psychologically rich, complex and masterfully plotted. I couldn't put it down, even when I sensed it was taking me somewhere very dark indeed. I can't wait to see what Alex Marwood comes up with next Jojo Moyes The best thriller I've read since Sister. Taut, gritty and utterly compelling Lisa Jewell on The Wicked Girls Dark, twisty and full of good surprises and insights. Marwood has delivered a compelling debut crime novel Daily Mail This incredible story will play on your mind. Two weeks after I read it, I can't stop thinking about it. The book of the year The Sun on The Wicked Girls I devoured The Wicked Girls over one weekend and loved it. I held my breath during the last few chapters Erin Kelly Brilliantly taut psychological thriller. One of the best debuts of 2012 Bella If you like dark, twisted stories, I recommend this ... A thumping good read Jenny Eclair on The Wicked Girls Genuinely disturbing and emotionally unsettling, The Wicked Girls is irresistible Val McDermid A thriller that will have you compulsively flipping pages well into the small hours Australian Women's Weekly Utterly gripping; Marwood's ability to show the sinister side of everyday life is unparalleled Jenny Colgan Both brilliantly dark and dazzlingly funny, this is crime writing at its best Lisa Jewell Taut and suspenseful with vivid and compelling characters Sunday Canberra Times A plot reminiscent of Ruth Rendell at her best Adelaide Advertiser Marwood has turned out not just a spooky, blood-and-guts thriller, but a cannily observant novel that exposes social fissures while delivering a modicum of hope The Boston Globe
