Winner of Richard & Judy Book Club: Summer Read 2015.

A terrific, compelling read with an astonishing twist that floored me. I loved it and did not want it to end Peter James A hugely assured and gripping debut and a twist that made me green with envy Mark Billingham Absolutely brilliant - I ripped through it Jenny Colgan Clare Mackintosh's inside knowledge of police work illuminates this gripping - and moving - psychological thriller. I couldn't put it down Lucie Whitehouse I read I Let You Go in two sittings; it made me cry (at least twice), made me gasp out loud (once) and above all made me wish I'd written it. Absorbing, authentic and deeply unsettling: a stellar achievement, and so deliciously clever Elizabeth Haynes With its authentic voices, switchback twists and delicate character studies, this is a rewarding read from a writer with a real understanding of what makes a gripping crime novel Sarah Hilary Extraordinarily atmospheric, Mackintosh's emotional debut doesn't miss a beat Alex Marwood A disturbing, page-turning thriller that barely loosens its grip Paula Daly A heart-wrenchingly emotional psychological thriller with stunning twists and turns. Deft and seamless, it pulls you in from page one and doesn't let you go Julie Cohen A superb debut, Clare Mackintosh writes eloquently about grief, guilt and fear and delivers some shocking twists Cath Staincliffe Page-turning, utterly convincing, unputdownable. The twists kept me guessing until the riveting, satisfying conclusion Julia Crouch I Let You Go is a chilling tale with characters that are so well drawn, you can feel their pleasure and pain on each step of the journey. I was hooked from the brilliant start to the unexpected finish. Rachel Abbott I Let You Go is a clever, compelling and deftly plotted book packed full of tension, superb characterisation and tight storytelling. I loved it Amanda Jennings Such an accomplished debut - tautly plotted, emotionally engaging and with twists I genuinely didn't see coming Veronica Henry A storming psychological thriller that has everything: breathtaking twists, great pace and pitch-perfect characterisation. I Let You Go will squeeze your heart and punch you in the gut. What a debut! Mark Edwards, author of The Magpies From the chilling and tragic opening, to the very last page, I literally couldn't read fast enough. The writing is captivating, and the narrative addictive. With one thrill after another, a sense of menace and fear hanging heavy throughout and a cracking ending that I won't forget for a long time Samantha Hayes So elegantly written, flawlessly structured and with characters you care about from the very first page. i Let You Go has 'smash hit' written all over it. I absolutely loved it. Katy Regan A brilliantly taut and convincing thriller with a warmly beating heart Christobel Kent I Let You Go crackles with tension from the opening pages and doesn't let go of its grip on you until the very end. Intricate plotting and compelling characterisation combine to make what is sure to be one of the psychological thrillers of the year Hannah Beckerman