In the Blood

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'If you loved Apple Tree Yard, you'll love In the Blood. Totally gripping and compelling - perfectly crafted' Sarah Flint, author of Mummy's Favourite. In southeast London, a young mother has been accused of an unthinkable crime: poisoning her own child - and then leaving him to die. The mother, Ellie, is secretive and challenging - she's had a troubled upbringing - but does that mean she's capable of murder? Balancing the case with raising her disabled five-year-old son, criminal defence lawyer Sarah Kellerman sets out in desperate pursuit of the truth. But when her own child becomes unwell, Sarah realises she's been drawn into a dangerous game. Unsettling and compulsive, In the Blood is a chilling study of class, motherhood and power from a new star in crime fiction.

Ruth Mancini is a criminal defence lawyer, author and freelance writer. She lives in Oxfordshire with her husband and two children. @RuthMancini1 facebook.com/ruth.mancini.author

'Beautifully written scenes that really immerse you into the action both in and out of the courtroom. The finale is clever - in fact the whole novel is gorgeously plotted ... An absolute perfect storm for me ... I was riveted' Liz Barnsley, Goodreads Reviewer. 'Full of unexpected twists and turns that keep you guessing. I couldn't put it down' Jessica Jarlvi, author of When I Wake Up. 'This creeping disquieting story, complete with a bitter courtroom drama and strong female protagonist, had me guessing until the rollercoaster end. A thoroughly satisfying addition to the genre' Lesley Thomson, author of The Detective's Daughter.