I Let You Go

«Page-turning, utterly convincing, unputdownable. The twists kept me guessing until the riveting, satisfying conclusion»

«A superb debut. Clare Mackintosh writes eloquently about grief, guilt and fear and delivers some shocking twists»

«I Let You Go is a chilling tale with characters that are so well drawn, you can feel their pleasure and pain on each step of the journey. I was hooked from the brilliant start to the unexpected finish.»

«I Let You Go is a clever, compelling and deftly plotted book packed full of tension, superb characterisation and tight storytelling. I loved it»

«Such an accomplished debut - tautly plotted, emotionally engaging and with twists I genuinely didn't see coming»

«A storming psychological thriller that has everything: breathtaking twists, great pace and pitch-perfect characterisation. I Let You Go will squeeze your heart and punch you in the gut. What a debut!»

«Vivid storytelling with persuasive characters and a schemingly intelligent narrative - and one prize-winning plot-twist»

«From the chilling and tragic opening, to the very last page, I literally couldn't read fast enough. The writing is captivating, and the narrative addictive. With one thrill after another, a sense of menace and fear hanging heavy throughout and a cracking ending that I won't forget for a long time»

«So elegantly written, flawlessly structured and with characters you care about from the very first page. I Let You Go has 'smash hit' written all over it. I absolutely loved it.»

«A brilliantly taut and convincing thriller with a warmly beating heart»

«I Let You Go crackles with tension from the opening pages and doesn't let go of its grip on you until the very end. Intricate plotting and compelling characterisation combine to make what is sure to be one of the psychological thrillers of the year»

«A fascinating, multi-angled viewpoint of a single tragic event with a twist that takes your breath away, I Let You Go will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final page»

«Chilling, compelling and compassionate, I Let You Go is a finely-crafted novel with a killer twist»

«A heart-wrenchingly emotional psychological thriller with stunning twists and turns. Deft and seamless, it pulls you in from page one and doesn't let you go»

«The characters are well-developed individuals; the mean streets of Bristol and the idyllic Welsh coastal village are equally well-drawn; the writing is skilful and well-balanced; and the plot has enough twists enough to satisfy the pickiest reader, not to mention a final kick that sent shivers up my spine»

«A clever thriller that boasts fine writing, compelling characters, and mind-bending twists»

«Jaw-dropping, yet plausible plot twists . . . the kind of book that sticks in the reader's mind well after the final sequence»

«Twists and turns all the way. A brilliant debut»

«A terrific, compelling read with an astonishing twist that floored me. I loved it and did not want it to end»

«[A] sensational debut . . . an astonishing intensity that drags you in and never -- ever -- lets you go . . . searing twists. Even if Mackintosh never writes another thriller as good as this -- though I think she will -- she should be vastly proud of this one'»

«A masterclass in plotting, with a killer twist. I could not put it down. It's hard to believe I Let You Go is a first novel. The pacing, plotting and twists put it up there with the finest thrillers»

«The twist takes your breath away . . . surpasses Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train»

«Tense and fast-paced with a heart-hammering shock of an ending»

«A hugely assured and gripping debut and a twist that made me green with envy»

«A taut psychological thriller with a startling twist»

«Absolutely brilliant - I ripped through it»

«Astonishingly good»

«So utterly convincing, as Mackintosh is a former CID officer. With a debut as good as this, the force's loss is crime writing's gain. More please»

«The twist is killer»

«Genuinely shocking . . . [a] cunning psychological thriller»

«Clare Mackintosh's inside knowledge of police work illuminates this gripping - and moving - psychological thriller. I couldn't put it down»

«The novel slams on the brakes and does a u-turn so surprising you'll be flicking back to the start to hunt down the clues you missed»

«The superbly realised characters were the icing on the top of the deft, plot-twisting and emotional debut»

«I read I Let You Go in two sittings; it made me cry (at least twice), made me gasp out loud (once) and above all made me wish I'd written it. Absorbing, authentic and deeply unsettling: a stellar achievement, and so deliciously clever»

«Definitely a must-have for crime thriller fans . . . Oh-so-twisty. Loved it»

«Brilliant . . . fantastic twist»

«With its authentic voices, switchback twists and delicate character studies, this is a rewarding read from a writer with a real understanding of what makes a gripping crime novel»

«Extraordinarily atmospheric, Mackintosh's emotional debut doesn't miss a beat»

«A disturbing, page-turning thriller that barely loosens its grip»