Beneath the Surface

Praise for Fiona Neill

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A rollicking read that should not be picked up at bedtime, or you'll be done for in terms of a good night's sleep

Stylist

Exquisitely drawn and perfectly realised, no one writes about modern family with more truth and authenticity than Fiona Neill

Lisa Jewell

A vivid and insightful portrayal of a family in crisis; Neill's writing is incisive, smart and at times darkly funny. A writer at the top of her game

Gillian McAllister

Thought-provoking and stands out from the crowd

Grazia

Neill's plotting is beyond compare . . . an utterly absorbing account of deception and desire

Nicola Moriarty

I thoroughly enjoyed this brilliantly observed novel about a family in meltdown

Kathryn Hughes

A novel made for heated book club debates

Stylist

Sometimes touching, sometimes shocking

Daily Mail

Vivid and insightful, and Neill has a trained eye for the pressures and poignancies of modern family life

Guardian

Neill writes with verve, honesty and breathtaking insight. Utterly unputdownable

Helen Walsh

Raises all kinds of contemporary issues with wit and sensitivity

Times

A topical, tense and addictive read

Good Housekeeping

Cracking

Prima

Contemporary issues are tackled here with both humour and realism, making for an engrossing read

My Weekly

Neill's characters are so cleverly depicted, you feel as if you've met at least one of them before

Vogue

Neill describes human dysfunction with such compelling empathy . . . richly tense and deeply satisfying. I didn't want to finish!

Hilary Boyd, bestselling author of The Anniversary

With her trademark dark humour and incisive observations of family life, Neill takes the reader on a fascinating, moving and intelligent journey to the truth

Gillian McAllister, bestselling author of No Further Questions

A rich, dark and satisfying read about the complexities of modern family life. I adored it

Jane Fallon, bestselling author of Faking Friends

One of the most intelligent, engaging and perceptive writers about family life . . . beautifully told with great suspense. It is impossible not to become engrossed in the trials and tribulations of the Vermuyden family as secret histories unravel

Rachel Hore, author of the Memory Garden

It's a tense, intricate and whip-smart drama that peels back the lid of a seemingly 'perfect' family and reveals the dark truth underneath. The characters are brilliantly drawn, the bubbling undercurrent of foreboding is palpable and there's a slam-dunk of a twist too. The perfect read to lose yourself in on holiday this summer

Isabelle Broom, Woman & Home Reading Room

An acutely observed story of the complex dynamics of family life and the challenges of navigating young friendships and relationships. Neill has created utterly believable, flawed yet likeable characters and a gripping drama

WI Life

The Hot List

Inside Soap

This deft study of family dynamic sees Grace wanting to give her two daughters a better life than she had

Prima, Best Holiday Reads

A sophisticated parable of modern family life . . . Well-paced and intriguing

Daily Mail