Very Slowly All at Once

Never lie to each other. Never cheat on each other. And never, ever accept free money. ‘Tense, pacy debut novel’ Guardian ‘Was hooked and drawn into this from the get go’ 5 star reader review **************** Mack and Hailey Evans appear to have it all. Successful careers, a beautiful family, and a magnificent new house. But modern life is expensive. So when anonymous payments start arriving, they are spent before they know it. Could this money be from Mack's estranged father? Or one of Hailey's clients? Does it really matter? All too soon they realise that their mysterious benefactor expects a return on their investment. And the price is far steeper than they could have imagined … **************** ‘Craftily written domestic thriller’ Irish Times 'A must read' Marie Claire 'This book is a blast! Domestic suspense, cautionary tale and crime caper rolled into one, it had me hooked from the first wicked word to the last. A delicious treat’ Louise Candlish 'Tense novel about greed and denial' The i Paper ‘I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. What an adrenaline packed ride’ Cesca Major ‘carries a strong sense of horrific dread… carries a slow intensity’Bestsellers World ‘The diabolical premise at the center will keep you guessing until the very end’ Sarina Bowen ‘Sharp, witty and twisted – a car crash of the American Dream in slo-mo, and I loved every second!’ Liane Child ‘Twisty thriller… holding the reader spellbound as these lives unravel. It’s a cracking read’ The People's Friend ‘Devilishly twisted debut which I could not put down’ Gillian McAllister ‘A pacy, high stakes debut that keeps you guessing until the very last page’ Andi Osho ‘A gripping, refreshing read’ Emily Elgar ‘Brisk pacing, clever red herrings, and haunting denouement’ Publishers Weekly ‘Impressive debut… cleverly plotted for fans of domestic suspense and ‘eat the rich’ narratives’ Booklist review Featured as Spring 2026 Most Anticipated List, Zibby Media Featured as 10 Most-Anticipated Mystery-Thriller Books 2026, Marie Claire Featured as 10 debut fiction books by women to read in 2026, Stylist READERS ARE GRIPPED … 'The suspense and tension was built brilliantly. That simmering unease always there' 'A completely original plot … I love, love, loved it!' 'Sharp, unsettling and thoroughly addictive' 'Lingers long after the final page'