The Companion

A SUNDAY TIMES BEST CRIME BOOK OF 2022



In a grand old mansion in the middle of the Sussex countryside, seven people have seen more than they should... The new chilling thriller from Lesley Thomson.



In a small community

James Ritchie was looking forward to spending the day with his son, though he was a little late picking him up from his ex-wife, Anna.



In the middle of nowhere

Later that afternoon, they are found dead, the victims of a double stabbing. Anna will never see her family again.



You need to keep your secrets close...

As DI Toni Kemp unravels the case, she is brought to a grand country mansion, long ago converted into flats. In this quiet, peaceful place, seven long-term residents have seen more than they should.



But this is a tight-knit group – and they are good at keeping secrets...



PRAISE FOR THE COMPANION:



'Like the best of Barbara Vine and Agatha Christie crossed with the unique Lesley Thomson brilliance.' Elly Griffiths

'This modern take on the country-house mystery shocks from the off.' The Times

'Colourful characters and devious plotting.' Ian Rankin

'Electrifying, gritty.' Woman's Own