SISTER OF MINE

'The publishers say that readers will burn through the book in one sitting and I can see why, its brevity complemented by its tight plotting and compelling characters'
- The Crime Novel Reader 

'I was hooked from the opening chapter ... I immediately thought 'this would make a good TV series' '
- Book Social 

'An atmospheric and thoughtful portrait of two sisters, bound together by an impossible secret yet torn apart by the very same thing...'
- LizLovesBooks 

'Beautifully written, tense and real. '
- Ann Cleeves, writer of the Vera Stanhope novels  

'A novel I admired hugely and I look forward to reading more'
- MyBookishBlogSpot 

'Steeped in intrigue and suspense, Sister of Mine is a powerhouse debut; a sharp, disquieting thriller written in stunning, elegant prose with a devastating twist'
- NB Magazine 

'I found myself glued to the pages'
- Novel Deelights 

'A compelling, claustrophobic and stunning look at two sisters and what each is prepared to do for the other'
- Rather Too Fond of Books 

'Sister of Mine is a twisted story; interesting, addictive and highly recommended, this it has to be one of your summer reads!'
- Varietats  

'This is a brilliant debut from Ms Petrou and I'll definitely watching out for her future work'
- A Knight Reads 

'an extraordinary debut from a new author you need to keep your eye on'
- Bookmark That 

' A great debut novel which keeps you guessing right to the end'
- Books, Life and Everything 

'Engrossing and thought provoking; I did, as the cover suggested, burn through it'
- The Library Door 

'Laurie Petrou's future certainly burns bright ... I'm very much looking forward to following her writing career after thoroughly enjoying this excellent debut'
- Hair Past A Freckle 

'Stepped in intrigue and suspense, Sister of Mine is a powerhouse debut'
- Shelley Fallows 

'It's a murder mystery with the vibe of a psychological thriller, and it's women's fiction'
- Cheryl MM Book Blog 

'a roller coaster of a read'
- JaffaReadsToo 

'That damn secret just will not go away - and you've still got to work out which sister is the good one and which the bad. Good luck!'
- Strong Words 

'Claustrophobic and slow-burning, the tension is carefully built up to palpable through every chapter'
- Feminisa Libros Reviews 

'if you like a domestic psychological thriller, you will enjoy this entertaining read'
- The Book Scoop 

'a unique story that I was completely gripped by'
- Booking Good Read 

'This is not a cliched story that tries to keep you guessing about who committed the crime. It's about the fallout after the crime, how it impacts on the relationship between these two sisters and how it shapes the paths their lives then start to follow'
- Hinton Hits The Books 

'an absolutely stunning read, beautifully written and highly addictive'
- Have Books, Will Read 

'If you're looking for a mind absorbing, brilliantly written thriller, then this is the read for you!'
- The Reading Closet 

'A good read for those who are looking for a well-drawn character-driven story'
- Lizzie Hayes, Promoting Crime Fiction 

'Make sure you set aside a few quiet hours because you won't want to put it down and you won't want to be disturbed until you finish'
- Paul Burke, NB Magazine 

'Imaginative, beautifully observed characterisation. Masterfully written and enchanting, with more than a hint of menace'
- Caro Ramsay  

'Riveting debut'
- Publisher's Weekly 

'A stark reminder of the wicked webs we weave'
- Patrice Benard, Top Shelf Magazine 

'Sibling rivalry on steroids'
- Book Trib 

' Gripping, twisty, and singular. A not to be missed, well-worth-it read. Here's hoping for more from this imaginative, insightful author'
- C. C. Harrison, New York Journal of Books  

'A compelling and entertaining novel, unreservedly recommended'
- Midwest Book Review 

'An unputdownable page-turner'
- A.J. Banner, bestselling author of The Twilight Wife, USA Today 

'Propulsive'
- Refinery 29 

'One of the best novels I've read this year, A brilliantly conceived narrative with wonderful characters and great depth'
- Globe and Mail 

'Beautifully written, insightful and thought provoking, with twists I did not see coming'
- Cecilia Ekback, bestselling author of Wolf Winter and The Midnight Sun  

'Laurie Petrou writes with stunning elegance'
- Wendy Walker, bestselling author of Emma in the Night  

'This book is a cracked mirror - sharp, disquieting, impossible to look away, refracting our worst fears and best hopes back at us'
- Elan Mastai, author of All Our Wrong Todays  

'Laurie's prose is stunning but it was the complicated relationship between the two sisters, and the secret that threatens to destroy them that had me furiously turning the pages'
- Hollie Overton, bestselling author of Baby Doll and The Walls  

'Dark and riveting, flirting at time with a hint of the gothic, it is a pageturner that plunges deep into the wild and uncharted territory of family, need, and loyalty, and the strange, mirror-link of love and hatred'
- Grace O'Conell, author of Be Ready for the Lightning  

'A compelling and deftly written thriller with a hugely satisfying twist, Sister of Mine is a mystery of distinction'
- Netgalley, June Book of the Month