{"product_id":"returned","title":"Returned","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom the CWA John Creasey New Blood Dagger shortlisted author\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘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 \u003cem\u003eThe Family Upstairs\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen she re-lives this night, over and over, Nancy will wonder if she’d just gone upstairs a few minutes earlier, what might have been…\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA devastating fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA grieving mother.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA picture-perfect village full of dark secrets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd now, a son who has seemingly come back from the dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA detective called back to her hometown, back to the memories she thought she’d left behind…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn electrifying novel from a compelling new voice in Irish crime fiction, perfect for fans of Liz Nugent and Claire Mackintosh.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eThe Returned\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘A richly layered, intricate plot, wonderfully nuanced characters, and absolutely stunning writing, \u003cem\u003eThe Returned\u003c\/em\u003e packs an incredible emotional punch. \u003cstrong\u003eOne of the best books I’ve read this year\u003c\/strong\u003e.’ Andrea Mara, author of \u003cem\u003eAll Her Fault\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cstrong\u003eA powerfully emotive and carefully layered story\u003c\/strong\u003e about old secrets, motherhood and demons from the past. Amanda’s lyrical and evocative writing underpins a whip cracking plot that simply swept me away!’ Lizzy Barber, author of \u003cem\u003eOut of Her Depth\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cstrong\u003eVivid, pacy and gripping\u003c\/strong\u003e, with characters who have real heart, Amanda Cassidy is a brilliant new voice in crime fiction.’ Sam Blake, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Mystery of Four\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cstrong\u003eAn emotionally-charged page-turner that won''t let you go\u003c\/strong\u003e. I''m still reeling from that stunning ending. I loved it.’ Glenn Meade, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Devil''s Disciple\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cstrong\u003eA tightly-woven, well-balanced mystery\u003c\/strong\u003e. Dark, emotive and intricate, \u003cem\u003eThe Returned\u003c\/em\u003e marks an exciting step forward for Cassidy in the Irish crime fiction genre’ \u003cem\u003eBusiness Post\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat reader''s are saying about \u003cem\u003eThe Returned\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘When I say my heart was pounding reading this book, I mean it was POUNDING! \u003cem\u003eThe Returned\u003c\/em\u003e is \u003cstrong\u003eunputdownable and took me on an emotional rollercoaster! Superb, a must read\u003c\/strong\u003e.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘This book \u003cstrong\u003epacks a powerful, emotional punch\u003c\/strong\u003e. The writing is excellent with realistic characterisation and \u003cstrong\u003efull of tension\u003c\/strong\u003e.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cstrong\u003eI did not want this book to end\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57394968494462,"sku":"NW9781804360101","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781804360101.jpg?v=1778677207","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/en-usa\/products\/returned","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}