The Kellerby Code: From the writer of the hit film WICKED LITTLE LETTERS

Edward is living in a world he can't afford and to which he doesn't belong. He has catered to his friends' needs, but his proximity to their abundance has pushed him too far. He has been in love with Stanza since their Cambridge days and the discovery that they are an item pushes him to the unspeakable brutality he fears is at his core. This is a dark and gripping thriller for fans of The Secret History and The Talented Mr. Ripley.

Format: Hardback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 21 March 2024
Publisher: Faber & Faber

Richard Osman's razor-sharp wit and Erin Kelly's captivating storytelling have created a masterpiece that delves into the depths of friendship and the boundaries we would go to for our loved ones. Edward, a man living in a world he can't afford and doesn't belong to, has resorted to catering to his friends' needs to camouflage himself. He fetches dry cleaning, sorts flowers for premieres, and does everything in his power to keep his perfectly awful best pals, Robert, and Stanza, happy. It's a noble effort, really, as he seeks to erase the shame of his birth and violent past.

However, Edward has harbored a secret love for Stanza since their Cambridge days. The shattering discovery that Stanza and Robert are an item pushes him to his limits. His acts of kindness, once selfless, take a sinister turn, giving way to the unspeakable brutality Edward fears is at his core.

The question remains: Are there limits to what he will do for his friends? Are there limits to what he will do to them?

From the mind behind the laugh-out-loud funny new film WICKED LITTLE LETTERS starring Olivia Coleman and Jessie Buckley, comes a fresh, frightening, bittersweet, and brutal tale. Chris Whitaker praises it as a dastardly romp for fans of Saltburn, The Talented Mr. Ripley, and dare I say, a horrible little book called Death of a Bookseller. Alice Slater describes it as a subtle and gripping thriller for fans of The Secret History and The Talented Mr. Ripley. Claire McGowan praises it as a wild roller coaster ride that will keep readers hooked until the very end.

The Kellerby Code is a captivating novel that delves into the toxic friend group our lower-class protagonist, Edward, finds himself entangled in. The growing resentment towards the effortless wealth and success of his friends, coupled with the inevitable tipping point, creates a gripping and utterly bizarre narrative. As the story progresses, it becomes more absorbing and utterly bizarre, leaving readers absolutely compelled to read until the very end.

Immensely enjoyable, The Kellerby Code is a must-read for anyone who loves a good thriller. It's a wild roller coaster ride that will keep you on the edge of your seat, wondering what will happen next. Don't miss out on this captivating and utterly bizarre tale.

Weight: 600g
Dimension: 163 x 242 x 37 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780571379873
Edition number: Main