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Praise for Alex Barclay’s ‘Darkhouse’:

‘“Darkhouse” is a terrific debut by an exciting new writer.’ Independent on Sunday

‘Excellent summer reading...Barclay has the confidence to move her story along slowly, and deftly explores the relationships between her characters.’ Sunday Telegraph

‘With no-holds, non-stop action moving seamlessly between North Texas, New York and Waterford, Barclay confidently delivers a knockout first novel.’ Irish Times

‘This rips along and shows great technique for a debut novel. Take my word for it we will hear more of young Barclay.' The Irish Independent

‘“Darkhouse” meets all the criteria of a good thriller – scary moments, twists, and page-turning hooks...”Darkhouse” will guarantee you a few sleepless nights.’ Irish Evening Echo

‘Alex Barclay’s dark, suspenseful novel is the chiller-thriller of the Summer.’ Saga Magazine

‘“Darkhouse” is a ride worth buckling your belt for.’ Sunday Business Post

‘Gripping...with shades of Patricia Cornwell.’ Sunday Tribune

‘A great thriller...There are loads of twists and turns, it will make your bus journey home fly by!’ B Magazine

In The Sunday Times bestselling novel ‘Darkhouse,’ Alex Barclay took you on a terrifying excursion to hell and back. In The Caller, she leaves you stranded there...

One way in... no way out.

He targets victims in their own homes, subjecting them to a terrifying ordeal before leaving their lifeless bodies in their hallway for a loved one to find. at first the murders appear unrelated, the notion of a serial killer at large almost dismissed. But the killing hasn’t stopped.

Back on the job after a year out, NYPD Detective Joe Lucchesi becomes the reluctant lead in the high-profile investigation. Battling with physical pain and tension in the task force and at home, he struggles to make progress.

Then just when he feels close to making a breakthrough, the investigation itself is rocked by tragedy, and the body count rises...