She thinks it was murder.
But if she can’t trust herself, can anyone else?
Nancy North and her boyfriend Felix are making the move across London to Harlesden. A new flat, a new area, a new start. Because while Nancy is fine now, she wasn’t fine before. But settling into the new flat and meeting the new neighbours isn’t helped by Felix’s hovering concern. She is all right. She is sticking to her breathing exercises and doctor-prescribed help.
So, when their new neighbour Kira Mullan is found dead by suicide, Felix is understandably worried about Nancy’s frame of mind. But Nancy saw Kira the day before she died and she didn’t strike her as someone who was suicidal – she was upset and angry, yes, but was she upset and angry enough to take her own life?
Nancy is the only one convinced that there’s more to Kira’s death than has been discovered. But all the police and the neighbours see is a vulnerable woman who isn’t sure of what she saw, and might even be imagining things . . .
Is Nancy imagining things, or are there more questions that should be asked about the last days of Kira Mullan?
'A heroine you'll be rooting for on every page and a forensic study of gaslighting. Pure literary adrenaline’ Erin Kelly
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd
ISBN: 9781398524132
Number of pages: 448
Dimensions: 234 x 153 x 31 mm
‘I try not to repeat myself too much when it comes to the authors I pick for this column. But there is one name I always make an exception for: Nicci French, because this husband and wife duo just keep going from strength to strength . . . This is the pair’s 26th novel, and they are still keeping me up far too late, rushing through the pages in a panicky, obsessive fashion as I race to the conclusion’ The Observer ‘[A] masterclass in tension . . . this thriller will keep you guessing all night long’ the i ‘It’s more than crime novel – but so are all the best crime novels’ Promoting Crime Fiction ‘This engrossing novel is brimming with vibrant characters making the story unforgettable . . . The novel kept me captivated until the very end, delivering a surprising and satisfying conclusion, everything you’d hope for in a great read’ 10/10 Press Association ‘A twisty story about a supposed suicide that looks more like murder, but it’s also a profound exploration of mental health, gaslighting and paranoia’ Good Housekeeping ‘A suspenseful read, full of tense suspicion’ Woman & Home ‘For fans of clever domestic psychological thrillers. . . a gripping story’ Platinum ‘Gripping stuff from this husband-and-wife team. You wonder what they talk about over their cornflakes’ SAGA ‘A fascinating psychological thriller that will have you guessing until the very end' The Sun
Early reader reviews ‘A very powerful read with many complex threads which were brilliantly woven together’ ‘The Last Days of Kira Mullan is Nicci French’s best work so far. Guaranteed to fill you with rage and dread in equal parts’ ‘The story here is absolutely riveting - dark and chilling, becoming more so as the story progresses. Each character is superbly drawn, and the story has excellent momentum from the first word until the last’
Nicci French is a sure thing when you hanker for a book that will keep you on your toes and interested. The Last Days of Kira Mullan did just that with the added benefit of getting under my skin. Deliciously creepy in... More
I think it is going to take time to get to know Maud O'Connor in this new series of books (Charlotte Salter being the first) but saying that it is still a really good Nicci French book. "The Last Days of... More
What a read. It was so well written and covered the sensitivity of mental health and coercive behaviour. I really enjoyed reading it and could not put it down despite it being a bit harrowing in places. Sadly I think... More
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