Jennings - In her wake

Hauntingly beautiful Clare Mackintosh

In Her Wake is a beautifully observed portrait of one womans quest for identity, family and the truth about her past. Thoughtful, atmospheric and deeply immersive, it wields an almost mesmeric power over the reader from the first page to the last. As a story about the love and hope between sisters, parents and children its both wise, sensitive and intelligently drawn. I loved it Hannah Beckerman

Delicately weaves loss and grief with threads of hope in a very human story with a strong heart Sarah Hilary

A gripping and powerful read will keep you turning the pages Simon Kernick

In the crowded field of domestic noir it takes a very special book to stand out, but In Her Wake is such a book. Beautifully written and emotionally charged, Amanda Jennings has created compelling exploration of self, memory and the slippery bonds that tie a family together Eva Dolan

Amanda Jennings is a writer of rare and exceptional talent Steve Cavanagh

Amanda Jennings really hits her stride with this one. In Her Wake is an assured, evocative, rites of passage tale that will captivate readers of psychological suspense Mari Hannah

A haunting and compelling read, charged with perfectly observed emotion and a poetic gift for language Iona Grey

In Her Wake is one of those novels that you know is going to stay with you for a very long time after you finish it. Bella is a brilliantly flawed protagonist, but you root for her all the way and travel with her on every step of her journey for answers. This is credit to Amanda Jennings excellent writing gripping, moving and mature everything you want in a good read. Loved it Louise Voss

Gripping and emotional, with enough twists and turns to give you whiplash, In Her Wake is a finely drawn exploration of identity and memory, and one womans journey through her own shocking past Tammy Cohen

Captivating and beautifully written, In Her Wake explores a truly devastating and disturbing subject, yet somehow manages to leave the reader with hope. This is a subtle type of psychological thriller, a compelling tale of a shattered family interwoven with a spattering of expertly timed twists and turns. I absolutely loved it SJI Holliday

I have fallen head over heels in love with this compelling and beautiful book. Already one of my favourite authors, Amanda Jennings has created something outstanding. In Her Wake is one of my favourite reads of all time Louise Douglas

In Her Wake is a captivating and compelling read. A damaged protagonist, who feels more real than any other character Ive read in a while. A gripping tale of grief and rediscovery. Above all, it is beautifully written, with every twist and turn thought provoking and evocative. Amanda Jennings propels herself into my list of favourite writers Id read her shopping list Luca Veste

Mesmerising storytelling a tale of love, loss and trying to belong that will connect deep within Mel Sherratt

Moving, compelling, and heartbreaking, Amanda Jennings writes beautifully about the things people do for love and how the villain isnt always the monster outside the door. I read this in a couple of sittings and was furious when real life pulled me away from the pages. Simply exquisite Jenny Blackhurst

Beautiful, seamless writing, Jennings has a magic warmth and addictive quality that keeps you reading on and on Lucy Atkins

In Her Wake is a moving, perceptive and beautifully written story with a devastating conclusion that will stay with you. Amanda Jennings deserves all the plaudits this book is destined to receive Howard Linskey

Star quality in Amanda Jennings books comes from her ability to put her characters behaviour and motivation under a microscope and magnify the darkest, most unpalatable workings of the human psyche whilst balancing a clever sympathy for the main characters Kerry Fisher

Gripping and hauntingly beautiful, with a totally unexpected twist in the tail, In Her Wake is simply brilliant I loved it Jenny Ashcroft

A beautifully written, emotionally charged novel that stays with you long after you read the last page Jane Isaac

Beautiful, haunting, thought-provoking and page-turning. It will stay with you long after you finish it Rebecca Bradley

Jennings drops you into a dark, twisted and tortured world and then pulls you out again, page by page, until you find yourself in something completely beautiful and evocative Amanda Keats, Novelicious

In Her Wake does it all: it tells of extremes endured in the name of love in honest, searing, beautiful prose. Amanda Jennings is a consummate storyteller; she unravels layer upon layer of complexity and darkness until you arrive exhausted but enchanted into the light. Its a stunning rollercoaster of a ride Claire Dyer

In Her Wake is one of those rare books that touches not just on your emotions, but your soul. Never one to shy away from difficult subject matter, Jennings really puts her characters through the mill here and steps up her game, taking her prose to the next level. The style of the story is lyrical and melancholy, which suits the story perfectly as it grasps the reader in its dream-like haze, while Bellas world fragments around her. In Her Wake draws on strong themes of responsibility, identity and bereavement, so the characters plights feel authentic and their motivations are believable. The haunting visuals of Cornwall and Morverens namesake will echo in your mind long after reading. A truly exceptional book thats destined for great things Lucy Hay

In Her Wake, the mesmerising new psychological thriller by Amanda Jennings, shudders with suspense from the opening pages Jennings presents the reader with a bag of fat, wriggling worms from the outset. She shows how it is possible to take a popular theme unearthing family secrets and put a completely fresh spin on it. A wonderful read, which will drag your head and heart through the wringer, while all the time making you believe in mermaids and human redemption Vicky Newham

The writing is sublime, just beautiful in its simplicity. With a captivating story, who could ask for more? My Reading Corner

In Her Wake is psychologically chilling, but it is also a beautifully observed story of a journey of self-discovery. Amanda Jennings words are alluring, persuasive and so incredibly elegant, the reader is carried along effortlessly into Bellas world. Her characters scream with realism, her settings are well observed and precise and the insight into the human mind and the power of family relationships is both unsettling and convincing a powerful page-turner from an author who goes from strength to strength Random Things Through My Letterbox

In Her Wake is a profoundly moving story of loss, grief, depression, acceptance, forgiveness and renewal that is beautifully written and deeply humane. Jennings dives beneath the surface of her characters to reveal heart-breaking and tragic moments of self-awareness that lead to the decisions they make, characters who have no concept of the waves of physical and emotional devastation that they will leave in their wake at the time. Its one of the most subtle and immersive psychological thrillers Ive read in long time Pam Reader