'It's unusual for a second novel to be even better than the first but Kelly has pulled off that difficult trick.' -- Literary Review 'Erin Kelly's first thriller, THE POISON TREE, was widely praised, with some reviewers comparing her work to Daphne du Maurier. Her second, THE SICK ROSE, is nearer in spirit to Ruth Rendell's work ... It's an elaborate narrative structure, but Kelly manages it with panache ... this is an enormously readable novel and there is no denying Erin Kelly's talent. She's an author to watch.' -- Spectator 'It is hard to find a more impeccably English writer than Erin Kelly, whose debut THE POISON TREE, marked her as a name to watch in British fiction ... In trademark style [THE SICK ROSE] flits between the 'then' and the 'now', playing with the magic and poison of memories, until the present intervenes with brutal and tragic consequences.' -- The Times 'Kelly writes perceptively and chillingly about the long shadows cast by tragic mistakes ... she shows considerable promise.' -- Daily Telegraph 'Kelly's first novel, THE POISON TREE, earned her comparisons with Ruth Rendell and on the evidence of this second psychologically complex thriller, the accolade is entirely deserved. Like Rendell, Kelly is an expert in suburban macabre, relishing in the kind of domestic scenes we all recognise but giving them a satisfyingly chilly twist.' -- Psychologies 'Erin Kelly's debut THE POISON TREE was a fine psychological thriller; THE SICK ROSE confirms that promise ... a first-class suspense novel.' -- Mail on Sunday 'A real "can't put it down" mystery. This sick rose has got the grip of bindweed.' -- Independent 'A compelling suspense novel from crime fiction's freshest voice.' -- Red 'More creepy crime with plenty of psychological insight from rising star Erin Kelly.' **** -- Daily Mirror 20110617 'A tantalising novel that grips the gut until the breathtaking conclusion.' -- Daily Record 20110617 'A tense and twisting novel of dark secrets and dangerous desires.' -- Grazia 20110607 'A compelling second novel from masterful storyteller Erin Kelly.' -- Good Housekeeping 20110607 'This claustrophobic psychological thriller is the second novel from the author of the brilliant THE POISON TREE. Just as good as her debut, it marks Kelly out as a formidable talent' -- Bella 20110607 'After the success of THE POISON TREE, Erin Kelly has conjured up another intriguing novel that will draw you in from the start.' -- Star 20110607 'Thumbs up to ... this leave-the-light-on thriller.' -- Look 20110607 'Gripping and beautifully written... I can't recommend this book highly enough. I read the last section in one long burst, unaware of my surroundings, and emerged as though from a trance. I think I shall have to read it again.' -- www.shotsmag.co.uk 20110607

Erin Kelly has worked as a freelance journalist for over ten years and has written for the Daily Mail, Psychologies, the Guardian and Cosmopolitan, among others. She lives in North London with her family. THE SICK ROSE is her second novel.