The Returned: A gripping Irish crime thriller

In the town of Castlehyde, Nancy Reynolds finds herself reliving the night of a devastating fire that claimed the lives of her husband and son. She is then called back to her hometown to investigate the mysterious reappearance of her son, who has been dead for years. The Returned is a powerful novel by Amanda Cassidy that explores themes of grief, motherhood, and the dark secrets of a small town. It is praised for its intricate plot, nuanced characters, and stunning writing, and has received numerous awards and accolades.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 04 August 2023
Publisher: Canelo

From the CWA John Creasey New Blood Dagger shortlisted author
A dark, haunting tale with an emotional gut punch that stays with you long after the final page.
Amanda Cassidy is an unflinching storyteller.

Lisa Jewell, author of The Family Upstairs
When she re-lives this night, over and over, Nancy will wonder if she'd just gone upstairs a few minutes earlier, what might have been?
A devastating fire.
A grieving mother.
A picture-perfect village full of dark secrets.
And now, a son who has seemingly come back from the dead.
A detective called back to her hometown, back to the memories she thought she'd left behind...
An electrifying novel from a compelling new voice in Irish crime fiction, perfect for fans of Liz Nugent and Claire Mackintosh.

Praise for The Returned
A richly layered, intricate plot, wonderfully nuanced characters, and absolutely stunning writing, The Returned packs an incredible emotional punch.
One of the best books I've read this year.

Andrea Mara, author of All Her Fault
A powerfully emotive and carefully layered story about old secrets, motherhood, and demons from the past.
Amanda's lyrical and evocative writing underpins a whip-cracking plot that simply swept me away!

Lizzy Barber, author of Out of Her Depth
Vivid, pacy, and gripping, with characters who have real heart, Amanda Cassidy is a brilliant new voice in crime fiction.

Sam Blake, author of The Mystery of Four
An emotionally-charged page-turner that won't let you go. I'm still reeling from that stunning ending. I loved it.

Glenn Meade, author of The Devil's Disciple
An emotionally-charged page-turner that won't let you go. I'm still reeling from that stunning ending. I loved it.

Weight: 358g
Dimension: 232 x 152 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781804365212