Incredibly gripping. A triumph * Claire Douglas, #1 bestselling author of THE COUPLE AT NO 9 * A page-turner in every sense of the word, BAD BLOOD is a masterclass in pacing * Anstey Harris, author of WHEN I FIRST HELD YOU * BAD BLOOD is a twisty, gripping, fresh take on a legal thriller, deftly weaving an intricate plot that keeps you guessing. Criminally good! * Amy McCulloch, author of BREATHLESS * I thoroughly enjoyed it, a satisfyingly complex twisty and twisted thriller that takes you in all manner of unexpected directions. Sarah draws her characters with great skill and a knack for pacing that would put many a seasoned writer to shame, let alone a debut . . . A plot that delights in defying expectations at every turn * James Oswald, author of the Inspector McLean series * BAD BLOOD is a tangled, twisty, thrill-ride of a bookwith a protagonist you won't forget and layers upon layers of secrets and lies. A super-dark thriller that keeps you guessing and gasping until the very last page * Cressida McLaughlin * A beautifully-written, atmospheric thrillerwith a killer twist - I loved it. Can't wait to see what Sarah writes next" * Catherine Cooper, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE CHALET * I was immersed in this tale of a small town where everyone has secrets and nothing is quite what it seems. Sarah Hornsley takes us on a well crafted journey full on tension and twists. Claustrophobic and unsettling in the best way- BAD BLOOD is sure to be the thriller of 2025 * Roxie Cooper, author of THE DAY WE MET * Excellent debut psychological / legal thriller. Flawless structure. Taut intelligent, and shockingly gripping. Loved the mentions of Kintsugi, the epistolary flourishes and the descriptions of barrister life. BRILLIANT * Will Dean, author of THE CHAMBER * 'Once I started, I couldn't stop reading this tautly paced tale of family secrets and betrayal. BAD BLOOD is a perfectly titled page-turner; suspenseful, addictive, twisty, and yes, it delivers that sucker-punch ending too! I LOVED it * Fionnuala Kearney, author of THE BOOK OF LOVE * A first-rate psychological thriller! * Guy Morpuss, author of FIVE MINDS * BAD BLOOD is an intricate, clever thriller that delves beautifully into family dynamics and small-town politics. I loved it * Jennie Godfrey, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE LIST OF SUSPICIOUS THINGS * A dark, twisted thriller from a compelling new voice. Part law-room thriller, part psychological family drama - and chock-full of secrets and lies - this had everything I expect from a pageturner and more besides. An absolute belter! * Russ Thomas, bestselling author of SLEEPING DOGS * Your next favorite read . . . [ A] masterful blend of suspense and emotion that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Sarah Hornsley's artful writing and lightning-fast plot will leave you breathless and craving more! * Elizabeth McCullough Keenan and Greg Wands, authors of Trust Issues * From the first page of BAD BLOOD, I was completely immersed in the sophisticated labyrinth Sarah Hornsley has created. With brilliant insight into the complexities of trauma, guilt, and complicity, Hornsley peels back the layers in a poignant and captivating suspense that is ultimately about how far we'll go for love. The head-snapping reveals, jaw-dropping twists, and stunning conclusion make this a masterfully sensational thriller * Samantha M. Bailey, USA TODAY, Amazon Charts, and #1 bestselling author of HELLO, JULIET * Clear your diary for this one - you won't be able to put this oh-so-twisty read down * i Paper * Strap in for all these twists and turns * Crime Monthly Magazine * Perfect for fans of courtroom dramas with an emotional twist * Platinum *