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'Just finished #WildeLake. Intriguing premise, stunning reveal, irresistible read.' (VAL MCDERMID)

Even for a writer of Lippman's caliber, Wilde Lake is a standout novel: an intelligent, emotional, satisfying mystery that explores huge themes in small-town microcosm, in the manner of To Kill A Mockingbird, the inspiration on which it reflects. (ALEX MARWOOD)

Laura Lippman is one of my favorite writers ... Her writing makes me wish I lived a sexier and more violent life. (MINDY KALING)

'Wilde Lake is a psychologically complexed story with plenty of secrets that are deftly woven into the plot. Lippman is a master story teller who creates strong characters and a narrative that keeps you racing to the very last page.' (Press Association)

You could label it as a subtle psychological thriller, or an unconventional police procedural novel, or a piece of literary fiction about family relationships and the power of grief and love. Whatever the label, Laura Lippman's 'Wilde Lake' remains a great accomplishment at any of these levels, and a truly brilliant read. (Nic Mira Thriller Books Journal)

'Lippman draws on two decades of crime reporting to produce a heart-stopping new thriller, which pivots on a state attorney's drive and cunning as she unravels a baffling murder case with personal implications.' (OPRAH)

Laura Lippman has been awarded every major prize in crime fiction. Since the publication of What the Dead Know, each of her hardcovers has hit the New York Times bestseller list. A recent recipient of the first-ever Mayor's Prize, she lives in Baltimore, New Orleans and New York City with her family. To Find out more about Laura visit www.lauralippman.com