Book Summary and Reviews of The Child Garden by Catriona McPherson

Media Reviews

"Starred Review. Better known for her 'Dandy Gilver' cozies, McPherson has written a terrific stand-alone that is complex, haunting, and magical. Readers who appreciate Kate Atkinson or Audrey Niffeneger for their intricate plotting and character development will be sure to pounce on this stunning title." - Library Journal

"Starred Review. A stunning combination of creepy thriller and classic mystery." - Kirkus

"One surprising plot twist after another leads to a shocking ending." - Publishers Weekly

"An enchanting brew of mystery, poetry, legends, and dreams, Catriona McPherson's The Child Garden is also an elaborate shell game that will keep readers guessing up until the very end." - Hallie Ephron, New York Times bestselling author of Night Night, Sleep Tight

"Deeply resonant, utterly original, compelling, and satisfying, Catriona Mcpherson's The Child Garden is the work of a master - of character, tone, setting, and plot - writing at the thriller-most top of her form." - John Lescroat, New York Times bestselling author

"I loved this book so much i can barely speak. From page one, it's seamlessly told, beautifully original, and the voice, well, the voice is proof that Catriona McPherson is a powerful force and major talent in crime fiction. And the last page? I cried." - Hank Phillippi Ryan, Agatha, Anthony, Macavity, and Mary Higgins Clark Award-winning author

"Weaving strands of literary mystery, horror, and magical realism, The Child Garden is a twisting, now-you-see-it-now-you-don't tale about the ripple effect of tragedy." - Jenny Milchman, author of Cover of Snow, Ruin Falls, and As Night Falls

"Mcpherson takes the reader on a suspenseful journey with Gloria Harkness, a devoted mother torn by doubt, love, and loyalty. A riveting, page-turning read; I did not want it to come to an end." - G.M. Malliet, Agatha Award-winning author of the St. Just and Max Tudor mysteries

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Catriona McPherson Author Biography

Catriona McPherson was born in Edinburgh, Scotland and lived there, in Ayrshire, in Dumfriesshire and in Galloway before moving to California in 2010. McPherson is the author of the Dandy Gilver historical mystery series, which was nominated for a Macavity Award in 2012.

Author Interview
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Name Pronunciation
Catriona McPherson: pronounced Katrina

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