A psychologist finds herself drawn into the dark world of a serial killer who may be closer than she thinks, in a brilliant debut selected for Harrogate Crime Festival's New Blood panel by Val McDermid.
Alice Quentin Series
This series follows the life of Alice Quentin, a psychologist based in bustling London. Each installment delves into intricate cases and psychological profiles that Alice confronts. Her investigations lead her deep into the human mind, uncovering dark secrets and unexpected truths. The narratives are thrilling and captivating, offering insights into the psychology of crime and the complexities of human nature.
Recommended Reading Order
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'A page-turning read' PENNY HANCOCK 'Like Nicci French, Kate Rhodes excels at character, pace and sense of place.' ERIN KELLY 'Quentin is one of a cast of really believable and entertaining characters and both the plot and the writing keep one thoroughly engaged throughout' DAILY MAIL THEIR SINS ARE NOT FORGIVEN. At the height of a summer heatwave, a killer stalks the City of London. The avenging angel leaves behind a scattering of feathers with each body - but why these victims? What were their sins? Psychologist Alice Quentin only agrees to help out on the case because she owes Detective Don Burns a favour. But soon she finds herself deep in the toxic heart of the Square Mile . . . A place where money means more than life - and no one can be counted innocent. WHAT READERS ARE SAYING: 'An exciting and complex thriller with lots of twists' 5* 'Second in the series this author just gets better and better! Twists, turns, holding of breath . . . it's got it all' 5* 'Well written, compelling, couldn't put it down. there's a dry wit here which makes the most unlikely completely likely!' 5* 'Yet another great book from Kate Rhodes. I was gripped from the first page' 5* 'another damn good read from a very good author. I'm definitely putting book 3 in the TBR pile' 5*
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The Winter Foundlings
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Getting inside the mind of a killer isn't for the faint of heart... Alice Quentin faces her most terrifying challenge yet in this chilling novel, perfect for fans of Nicci French.
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Getting inside the mind of a killer isn't for the faint of heart... a cold case and a series of drownings present forensic psychologist Alice Quentin with a terrifying mystery, in a novel perfect for fans of Nicci French.
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Blood Symmetry
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Getting inside the mind of a killer isn't for the faint of heart...In this thrilling crime novel, psychologist Alice Quentin must unlock a child's memories if they're to have any hope of saving his mother.
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Forensic psychologist Alice Quentin is facing her toughest challenge yet. An escapee from a high security psychiatric unit is murdering victims at famous locations in West London, but the only clues he leaves behind are the melodies composed at the addresses where his victims are slaughtered. Alice must enter the mind of a twisted musical prodigy to end his killing spree.