In Glass Houses
A propulsive thriller set about power and privilege in wealthy New York society - you won't see the twist coming!
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In Glass Houses
Narrated by:
Laurel Lefkow, Laurence Laurence Bouvard, Marisa Dargahi, Michelle Van Der Bliek, Robert G. Slade
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By:
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Edel Coffey
About this listen
A killer must hide in plain sight
'Utterly intriguing and wildly entertaining' Liz Nugent, author of THE STRANGE SALLY DIAMOND
'The most shockingly twistiest of twists!' Sam Blake, author of THE KILLING SENSE
''What a rollercoaster - twists and turns at every corner' Andrea Mara, author of SOMEONE IN THE ATTIC
'Keeps you guessing right until the end' Carmel Harrington, author of THE STOLEN CHILD
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Twenty years ago, Eddie's career as a journalist was destroyed by the Juliet Fox case.
Juliet was young and beautiful, born into the privileged world of the Manhattan elite. Pulled into their orbit by her investigation, Eddie discovered how far the rich and powerful are prepared to go when their way of life is threatened . . .
Eddie has always known that the wrong man was made the scapegoat for Juliet's murder. So when a new luxury sky-rise is opened by Juliet's father, just metres from where her body was discovered two decades before, Eddie can't resist finding her way in, back into a world where dangerous people operate in the shadows, and anyone might kill to keep a secret safe.
Critic reviews
Edel Coffey does it again as she transports this reader to the Sky Building in New York . . . This is an utterly intriguing and wildly entertaining mystery by the latest star in the firmament of Irish psych thriller writers. I loved it. Bravo! (Liz Nugent, author of STRANGE SALLY DIAMOND)
What a rollercoaster - twists and turns at every corner, characters you'll love to root for, a mystery you'll want to solve, all in a glossy, glamorous New York setting. Utterly sublime (Andrea Mara, author of SOMEONE IN THE ATTIC)
'Shattered dreams fuel this New York-set propulsive page turner, as Edel Coffey brings us the wonderful Eddie, a working class investigative journalist who risks her career to expose dark secrets in the world of the "untouchable" elite. In the towers of power, money papers the cracks until the truth surfaces in the most shockingly twistiest of twists. An utterly compelling thriller - you will not see the end coming! (Sam Blake, author of THE KILLING SENSE)
A whip-sharp, tension-filled mystery brimming with twisty intrigue, that offers perfect escapism whilst keeping you guessing right to the end! (Carmel Harrington, author of THE STOLEN CHILD)
An intelligent, elegant and beautifully written novel set in the glamorous glass box world of Manhattan's elite where you can get away with almost anything if you have enough money. A gripping, intricately layered plot that reels you in from the first page, a rich cast of complex relatable characters, and lots of compelling strands that Coffey deftly weaves together without a seam in sight. A perceptive, topical exploration of class and morality (Michelle McDonagh, author of SOMEBODY KNOWS)
A terrific, memorable and enthralling story . . . With terrific characters and a rollicking plot, In Glass Houses is a page-turning thrill ride and a sure-fire hit (Gill Perdue, author of THE NIGHT I KILLED HIM)
Edel Coffey at her absolute best! A compelling page turner with twists you won't see coming - and that ending!! (Michelle Dunne, author of THE IMAGINARY FRIEND)
Totally compelling and tantalising, with a twist that will floor you. This novel makes us question, how important is the truth, and can you build a life in the foundations of a lie? (Hannah King, author of THE BLINDSPOT)
Immersive, crackling with astute observations about society and the devastating impact of secrets. It's an engrossing and twisty plot, with brilliantly drawn characters (Amy Jordan, author of THE DARK HOURS)
A cracking, page-turning, who-dunnit that delves into the toxic worlds of privileged élites. Set against the glitz of the Upper West Side, the reader is once again reminded that all the glistens is not gold (Siobhan MacDonald, author of GUILTY)
The story plunges readers into the insular world of Manhattan’s trust-fund elite, a class of people accustomed to bending reality to their will. When relationships sour or outsiders threaten the status quo, lawyers are swiftly engaged, deploying payoffs and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to bury the truth.
Yet, as Coffey deftly shows, the truth has a way of resurfacing. Spanning over two decades, the narrative excavates secrets the powerful Fox family believed were long buried.
At the heart of the novel is the Sky House, the ultimate Manhattan power address. To comply with local laws, financier Bryant Fox is forced to allocate a portion of the building to underprivileged residents. This enforced proximity ignites simmering tensions, as the wealthy residents recoil at the perceived intrusion of their new neighbours.
Coffey handles the dual timelines with remarkable ease. The novel’s attention to detail, from the era’s vivid fashion to the tactile realities of college life, renders its world with cinematic clarity. Eddie, our eagle-eyed journalist protagonist, emerges as the reader’s moral compass, relentlessly peeling back the layers of the Fox family’s carefully curated façade.
The pacing is impeccable, sustaining a taut whodunnit energy that keeps readers guessing until the final page. The novel becomes a sophisticated exploration of privilege, power, and the ultimate futility of trying to silence the past.
Haunting, stylish, and utterly addictive, this book confirms Edel Coffey as a premier voice in the genre.
Rating: 5/5
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