The Killing House (Paula Maguire 6)
An explosive Irish crime thriller that will give you chills
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Headline Publishing Group
Published:6th Sep '18
Should be back in stock very soon
In the sixth book of the series, Paula Maguire investigates a chilling missing persons case that unearths dark family secrets and unexpected dangers.
In The Killing House, the sixth installment of Claire McGowan's gripping series, forensic psychologist Paula Maguire finds herself drawn back to her hometown to unravel a troubling missing persons case. The investigation takes a dark turn when renovations at an abandoned farm reveal two bodies: one belonging to a long-missing IRA member and the other to a young girl whose identity remains unknown. As Paula delves deeper into the mystery, she discovers unsettling connections that hit close to home, including an anonymous tip suggesting her own mother may also be buried on the property.
The plot thickens when another girl goes missing, compelling Paula to race against time to uncover the truth before more lives are lost. The stakes are raised as she confronts long-buried secrets that threaten to disrupt everything she holds dear. With a blend of psychological tension and emotional depth, The Killing House explores the complexities of family, identity, and the shadows of the past.
Fans of the series will appreciate the intricate character development and the chilling atmosphere that McGowan masterfully creates. As Paula navigates the treacherous landscape of her investigation, readers are taken on a suspenseful journey filled with unexpected twists and turns. This latest entry promises to keep readers on the edge of their seats, eager to uncover the truth alongside Paula Maguire.
A delicious spookiness is added to McGowan's customary mix of complex characterisation and sweat-inducing excitement, offering a new level of chilling thrills * Sunday Express *
A brilliantly executed thriller with a haunting and atmospheric setting. Spine tingling * Sunday Mirror *
A spine-tingling, brilliantly haunting and atmospheric thriller * People magazine *
A complex, disturbing, resonant novel that remains light on its feet and immensely entertaining * Irish Times *
Page-turning * Guardian *
The best of the Paula series yet; weird, intriguing, gripping and original -- Stav Sherez
A reminder why McGowan has been described as Ireland's answer to Ruth Rendell * Independent *
This is a powerful and disturbing novel * Book Oxygen *
I read The Silent Dead with my heart in my mouth . . . brilliant -- Erin Kelly
An intelligent and thought-provoking read and I can't WAIT to see where Paula goes from here! * My Chestnut Reading Tree blog *
Another great story in an increasingly impressive series * Louise Reviews blog *
The perfect mix of drama, intrigue and mystery along with a dash of Northern Irish and Irish history * Ginger Book Geek blog *
Nail-biting! The creepy and harsh setting . . . made the events on this island and its inhabitants even more chilling * Chillers, Killers and Thrillers blog *
McGowan has created a world evocative enough to get lost in * Real Crime magazine *
ISBN: 9781472228277
Dimensions: 198mm x 128mm x 24mm
Weight: 270g
336 pages