Glossy as a crow's wing. Sure as a surgeon's scalpel. I bloody loved it. (JOANNE HARRIS - Author of CHOCOLAT)

THE TAXIDERMIST'S DAUGHTER is amazing - atmospheric, gripping . . . I can't put it down (MARIAN KEYES - Author of THIS CHARMING MAN)

I loved the atmosphere: the time, the place, the weather, the cold. An unholy collision of Daphne du Maurier and Agatha Christie (ANTHONY HOROWITZ - Creator and Writer of FOYLE'S WAR)

[A] classic tale of marshland murder and madness ... The strength of this book likes as much in the startling imagery and atmospheric description as it does in the story ... A deliciously dark novel that races towards its grotesque conclusion (DAILY EXPRESS)

It is a cleverly constructed thriller, keeping its secrets for a good two thirds of the book. Mosse excels at building up clammy, dank suspense while keeping her readers in the dark ... A seriously satisfying read (METRO)

A new novel from Kate Mosse is always a treat. Set in a Sussex village where a grisly murder has taken place, The Taxidermist's Daughter is part ghost story, part psychological thriller and will send shivers down your spine. (GOOD HOUSEKEEPING)

This latest tale from the bestselling author of Labyrinth, Sepulchre and Citadel (a mere 5 million in sales) is set in Sussex in 1912 and filled with grizzly murders, stuffed birds and suspicious villagers. It's a compulsive read reminiscent of Daphne Du Maurier. (STYLIST)

This is magnificent. A gothic tale of murder, superstition and mystery that will really keep you glued to your seat ... The build is superbly done. The author is excellent on drawing out the tension, a real page-turner and a thrilling read (LOVEREADING)

A beautifully told story of revenge, justice and secrets. If you haven't read any Kate Mosse then this is a gem to start with ... Cast with a Victorian darkness, filled with taxidermy, cemeteries and shifty types it is everything you could possibly want from this genre (WE LOVE THIS BOOK)

Nestled in among the feathers and flesh is a dark and mysterious tale, but one that is also touching and passionate. Mosse strikes a fine balance between character and concept, creating a thriller so unique that her talent is indisputable (THE LIST)

A spine-tingling tale (SUN ON SUNDAY FABULOUS MAGAZINE)

Mosse's rich prose will drag the reader from any sunny poolside to water logged West Sussex and - tellingly - they won't even mind (EASYJET TRAVELLER MAGAZINE)

This haunting and atmospheric Gothic novel sweeps you along to its dramatic conclusion (HEAT MAGAZINE)

Mosse is an engaging storyteller, deftly dealing with the intricacies of her involving, gruesome plot (SUNDAY EXPRESS)

[A] creepy chiller of a novel (SUNDAY EXPRESS)

Fans of Mosse will love this haunting tale of murder and suspicion (ELLE)

This novel drips with Edgar Allen Poe-style gothic touches (METRO)

A cleverly constructed thriller . . . Mosse excels at building up clammy, dank suspense while keeping her readers in the dark. A seriously satisfying read (METRO)

Mosse throws one bravura scene after another. This is a book full of heart and superb twists, with an unforgettable heroine and a mystery that will have you thinking long after you've turned the last page (THE INDEPENDENT)

MILL ON THE FLOSS meets PSYCHO (OBSERVER SERIES (CHICHESTER))

Cassie is a character you warm to very quickly and others are so brimming with personality they leap off the page (WE LOVE THIS BOOK)

Difficult to put down . . . thrilling, mysterious (THE BOOK CLUB BLOG)

Laden with life, death and destruction, this novel oozes with a character that shows Mosse's passion for the place where she grew up (THE LIST)

[Mosse] excels at horror, using language and imagery to create a truly original page-turner and is at her best when creating character (THE LIST)

Kate Moss may have been hitting the front pages as one of the stars of London Fashion Week, but it's the author Kate Mosse who's making headlines in the books world this week (Stacey Bartlett THE SUN - FABULOUS MAGAZINE)

From the first page, The Taxidermist's Daughter will have you looking over your shoulder, as Mosse draws you into her gothic, chilling world (Stacey Bartlett THE SUN - FABULOUS MAGAZINE)

Fans of Mosse will not be disappointed - her ability to draw you in and keep you hooked until the very end makes this novel an addictive read, and the themes of strong women living in a man's world as well as pre-forensics murder investigations are fascinating. Read, but be warned - you may be seriously spooked... (Stacey Bartlett THE SUN - FABULOUS MAGAZINE)

This spooky and enthralling gothic thriller focuses on a village murder mystery. When 17 year old Constantia, who lives in her fathers decaying house (once a world famous taxidermy museum), turns detective, she soon realises she's the one under suspicion. (GLAMOUR)

A superb, atmospheric thriller, its Gothic overtones commanding attention from the very first page, and the feathery motifs of the birds - crows, jackdaws, magpies - who fly through its pages growing more menacing with every turn (DAILY MAIL)