All The Hidden Truths

Claire Askew, Hodder & Stoughton, £12.99

This fabulous debut won the 2016 Lucy Cavendish Prize, awarded to a work in progress.

It’s easy to see why with its great plot and strong characterisation.

After a college shooting in Edinburgh, three women are left to search for answers.

They are Moira, the mother of the killer, Isabel, the mother of the first victim, and DI Helen Birch. It’s a gripping read.

OUR VERDICT 8/10