Reviews
Gaylin's skill at character development is in the spotlight, featuring a diverse cast of characters whose actions ring true -- whether they are adults behaving badly or teenagers experiencing the perils of growing up in the social media age...you won't be able to turn away from this page turner., Praise for the novels of Alison Gaylin "What Remains of Me is a riveting, emotionally complex thriller, filled with characters who jump from the page and grab your heart.", Superb...Each plot point weaves perfectly for a poignant story strengthened by its attention to characters...If I Die Tonight never falters in its excellent illustration of people on the edge, and it joins the ranks of those mysteries that will prove to be one of the best published in 2018., "Gripping." -- Oprah.com "Right now, Alison Gaylin is at the very top of her game, crafting exhilarating and audacious crime novels that are both rich in character and rivetingly told. Her books are, quite simply, not to be missed." -- Megan Abbott "This is mind-blowing suspense from an exceptional writer." -- Alex Marwood "Alison Gaylin keeps astonishing me. The only thing I know for certain when I pick up one of her books is that I'll love it. If I Die Tonight continues her winning streak with its timely, twisty and utterly human take on the way we live (and die) today. One of the best crime novelists, bar none." -- Laura Lippman "Alison Gaylin is a great storyteller." -- Mark Billingham "Superb...Each plot point weaves perfectly for a poignant story strengthened by its attention to characters...If I Die Tonight never falters in its excellent illustration of people on the edge, and it joins the ranks of those mysteries that will prove to be one of the best published in 2018." -- Associated Press "The action never stops, and sometimes the darkness feels as if it's creeping into your own home." -- Suspense Magazine "The perfect thriller for a weekend spent indoors, If I Die Tonight will challenge your own belief in your intuition." -- Bustle "Gaylin's skill at character development is in the spotlight, featuring a diverse cast of characters whose actions ring true -- whether they are adults behaving badly or teenagers experiencing the perils of growing up in the social media age...you won't be able to turn away from this page turner." -- RT Book Reviews (top pick) "Excellently executed suspense that will leave you thinking past the final page." -- Book Riot "Riveting... The story is masterfully told in different voices from a well-developed cast of characters. Fans of Megan Abbott and Wendi Corsi Staub will relish this one." -- Booklist "The novel's lasting impact comes from its indelible portrait of people in crisis." -- Publishers Weekly "Alison Gaylin's skillful balance of tension and intimacy will appeal to fans of psychological and domestic suspense, and the questions she raises about parents, children, and bullying have rich potential for book clubs." -- Library Journal, You'll stay up late to read this one. Alison Gaylin is a storyteller guaranteed to keep you up all night., Moody, densely layered mystery whose emotional notes are as affecting as the plot points are enthralling...a model of superb narrative craft., Alison Gaylin is at the very top of her game, crafting exhilarating and audacious crime novels that are both rich in character and rivetingly told. Her books are, quite simply, not to be missed., The Story Thrums with Suspense, and Rewards the Reader with a Surprising Yet Plausible Conclusion., Riveting... The story is masterfully told in different voices from a well-developed cast of characters. Fans of Megan Abbott and Wendi Corsi Staub will relish this one., Right now, Alison Gaylin is at the very top of her game, crafting exhilarating and audacious crime novels that are both rich in character and rivetingly told. Her books are, quite simply, not to be missed., Alison Gaylin keeps astonishing me. The only thing I know for certain when I pick up one of her books is that I'll love it. If I Die Tonight continues her winning streak with its timely, twisty and utterly human take on the way we live (and die) today. One of the best crime novelists, bar none., The perfect thriller for a weekend spent indoors, If I Die Tonight will challenge your own belief in your intuition.