Die of Shame

Book excerpt: Pre-order the most shocking, twisty Thorne and Tanner thriller yet, WHAT THE NIGHT BRINGS, out June 2025. It's always the ones you trust the most . . . __________ THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER You never know who's watching . . . Every Monday evening, six people gather in a smart North London house to talk about addiction. There they share their deepest secrets: stories of lies, regret, and above all, shame. Then one of them is killed - and it's clear one of the circle was responsible. Detective Inspector Nicola Tanner quickly finds her investigation hampered by the strict confidentiality that binds these people and their therapist together. So what could be shameful enough to cost someone their life? And how do you find the truth when denial and deception are second nature to all of your suspects? __________ What readers say about DIE OF SHAME 'Impressive, controlled and tightly plotted crime drama' 'I give it 5 stars plus no problem. A remarkable read' 'It kept me guessing right to the very end' 'The "big reveal" when we are shown who the killer is (and what their motive was) is a real "Oh my god - I never saw that coming!" moment' 'The characters and their back stories so meticulously well drawn' 'Clever and written so well, as ever'