Book Review: The Stranger You Know

The Stranger
You Know

You know the adage "evil lurks within us all?" That's what Jane Casey's stunning police procedural The Stranger You Know is all about. Here's a perp who not only knows his way with women, but also in a sadistic twist knows how to kill them. And that's all detective constable Maeve Kerrigan knows about him in return. Which is frustrating because, without any leads to point her in the right direction, she is at a total loss about how to move forward with her investigation.

Until the evidence shockingly points fingers at her own boss DCI Josh Derwent, who, while a great police officer, is also arrogant, sexist and is on a constant lookout to undermine Maeve for the work she does. And it will be her who Derwent must rely on to lift the veil of blame that has descended upon him. Gritty, intelligent, taut and chock-full of surprises galore, The Stranger You Know is a compelling read from cover to cover, its narrative bolstered by vivid characterisation and a three-dimensional landscape that's both gripping and rooted in reality. This is one thriller you definitely wouldn't want to miss!