'A stunning novel that snares the reader from the outset and keeps the tightest grip until its bitter end'

– Financial Times

'A novel that takes us to the limits of flesh and blood. Utterly convincing and compelling, remorselessly vivid and insidiously witty.'

– Martin Amis

'Horrifically gripping'

– Independent on Sunday

'Full of twists, turns, period detail and strong characters'

– The Times

'The North Water has exceptional power and energy'

– Sunday Times

'Terrific – seamed with pitch-black humour and possessed of a momentum that's kept up to the final scene'

– Daily Mail

'A superbly compelling suspense narrative'

– Irish Times