The Guilty Party

’MASTERFUL…PERCEPTIVE AND DISTURBING’ Guardian ‘DARK, THRILLING, IMPOSSIBLE TO PREDICT’ Sunday Times He Said/She Said On a night out, four friends witness a stranger in trouble. They decide to do nothing to help. Later, a body washes up on the banks of the Thames – and the group realises that ignoring the woman has left blood on their hands. But why did each of them refuse to step in? Why did none of them want to be noticed that night? Who is really responsible? ‘This roller-coaster read ’ ‘This tale of guilt and innocence has a compelling moral anchor’ ‘ in this toxic thriller.’ ‘A dextrously written thriller and examination of guilt and innocence…’ ‘McGrath excels in creating believably flawed characters, and her masterful control of suspense and pacing make for a psychological thriller that is both perceptive and disturbing’ ‘Unsettling, disturbing and vital. ’ ‘Exploring guilt and innocence through several dark distinct perspectives, Cassie becomes a compelling moral anchor in this well-crafted and chilling tale’ ‘ [of the subgenre]…psychologically acute and ’ ‘…McGrath is a thoughtful writer’ ‘…a deeply unsettling look at modern sexual behaviour and bystander culture’ ‘Chilling, fiendishly plotted and surprising,’ ‘… McGrath asks: should it be a crime to witness a violent event, and say nothing?’ ‘Brimming with trust issues and deceit, ’ ‘and the ties that bind people together’ ‘’ Erin Kelly, author of ‘A , clever thriller’ Tammy Cohen, author of ‘A journey into the heart of a toxic friendship group..’ Harriet Tyce, author of And is it possible that the victim was not really a stranger at all? Praise for Mel McGrath: