"Steeped in mythology, psychology, and true-crime lore, Blake's cliff-hanger features a young woman who's been asleep since she murdered her two besties four years earlier. Now it's time to wake up Sleeping Beauty . and unleash a cascade of twists likely to outfox all but the sharpest thriller mavens." - People on Anna O "A riveting, unsettling crime novel that will keep you turning pages well past your bedtime. Is Anna O a sleeping beauty or a sleeping killer? Matthew Blake's tension-filled thriller is as elusive and mysterious as sleep itself." - Nita Prose, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Maid and The Mystery Guest, on Anna O "An audacious, inventive mystery, a thriller of ideas, and--here's irony for you--a novel about sleep to keep you up late. Anna O reads like a dream but unsettles like a nightmare; the premise is original, the writing stylish, and the payoff unforgettable. You won't forget her name.
" - A. J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window, on Anna O "An irresistible concept beautifully executed - certain to be one of the year's best thrillers." - Lee Child, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Jack Reacher series, on Anna O "Like blockbusters such as The Maidens and The Girl on the Train." - Washington Post on Anna O "A dazzling, intricate puzzle box of a novel. The author masterfully intertwines the personal agony of a family secret with the sweeping, morally gray landscape of postwar Europe . The novel is not only a thrilling mystery but a poignant exploration of inherited trauma and the lengths people go to protect the past. For readers who enjoy psychological thrillers with a rich, historical backbone, especially those fascinated by the dark, complex legacy of World War II, this intriguing book is an absolute must-read.
Blake delivers a smart, emotionally charged conclusion that is both satisfying and chilling." - MSN.com "A Murder in Paris once again shows that Matthew Blake excels in psychological thrillers that question reality and challenge memory, making for some highly suspenseful reading." - Bookreporter.com "The most talked about thriller of 2024." - The Today show on Anna O "One of the best twists I've ever read." - David Baldacci "Riveting . Blake weaves a sprawling spiderweb of a plot that spans nearly a century and thrills from start to finish, though some suspension of disbelief is required.
With a memorable protagonist, jaw-dropping twists, and provocative questions about the nature of memory, this page-turner is nearly impossible to forget." - Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Riveting . The novel's look at Holocaust history and at the question of recovered memory are both fascinating and unsettling . With one surprise following another, A Murder In Paris moves inexorably towards its shattering climax in Room 11 of the Hôtel Letitia. Not only has Matthew Blake written a psychological thriller, but also a locked-room/locked-memory mystery extraordinaire." - Anniston Star "Original, exceptionally well written, clever, engaging, and a fun read for mystery buffs from start to finish." - Wisconsin Bookwatch.