‘Witty, twisty and featuring my favourite antiheroine in a long time’ Alex Marwood

‘An immersive, atmospheric blend of rural family saga, am-dram satire and murder-mystery with several killer twists. You’ll never look at stately homes in quite the same way again.’ Apple Books

‘The cat steals every scene it’s in.’ The Sunday Times Book Club

‘A vivid cast of characters, endless intrigue and all the fun of a Golden Age mystery await you at Kilfenora House.’ Catherine Ryan Howard

‘Sam Blake’s The Mystery of Four has all the hallmarks of a ‘modern’ golden age murder mystery. A fabulous country house setting, an eccentric cast, and a regular drip feed of dead bodies. Add in an old curse, a determined amateur sleuth, and an ill-omened play and you have an offering that will delight fans of the genre.’ Vaseem Khan

‘A brilliantly twisty thriller featuring three of my favourite things – a country house, a curse, and a cat!’ Roz Watkins

An utterly compelling murder mystery. Perfectly plotted, with echoes of the Golden Age, this is a fabulously clever book. Masterful!’  Victoria Dowd

‘A wonderfully crafted whodunnit in traditional vein with red herrings and twists aplenty. A wholly satisfying read.’ Net Galley reviewer *****

‘A characterful crime drama that builds into a thrilling, Agatha Christie style whodunnit, The Mystery of Four is compelling, clever, and packed full of interesting personalities. I would not be surprised to see an adaptation of this out soon!’ Net Galley reviewer *****

‘Read in one sitting really enjoyable read totally recommend.’ Net Galley reviewer *****

‘It is incredibly well written, and the characters have real depth.’ Net Galley reviewer ****

‘What a fantastic read… I could not put it down.’ Net Galley reviewer *****

‘The true joy of this book is in it’s setting, a remote house in county Wicklow. The detail will convince you that you are actually there.’ Net Galley reviewer ***