When They See Me

'Pacy and intense . . . kept me frantically turning pages till the nail-biting end' Andrea Mara 
 
'Terrific . . . totally gripping and tightly plotted' Jane Casey 
 
'Thrilling . . .an adrenaline-charged page-turning read that leaves readers wanting more' Myles McWeeney, Irish Independent 
 
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An au pair disappears in the heart of suburbia. When her body shows up, all eyes are on the only witness to her abduction, a two-year-old child. 
 
Detective and expert witness interviewer Laura Shaw knows she is needed. But in the aftermath of a case that nearly broke her, Laura questions if she can continue to do police work. Her partner, Detective Niamh Darmody, is on the case, but without Laura to rely on, she's struggling too. 
 
When the discovery of a second body blows all their theories out of the water, Laura and Niamh must accept that the killer is poised to strike again. 
 
All they know is that he is tantalisingly close, hidden in plain sight. But they won't see him - not until he wants them to . . . 
 
* * * 
 
'Enthralling . . . a real page-turner, a modern Irish crime epic that will have you rooting for Laura and Niamh right to the very end' Hot Press 
 
'A highly empathetic writer . . . a well-crafted, character-driven thriller, set in a suburban milieu worthy of Andrea Mara . . . for anyone missing Tana French's Dublin Murder series' Irish Examiner 
 
'A fantastically thrilling police procedural with two feisty, believable female leads.' Jo Spain

Pacy and intense . . . kept me frantically turning pages till the nail-biting end

Terrific ... totally gripping and tightly plotted

Thrilling . . . an adrenaline-charged page-turning read that leaves readers wanting more

Enthralling . . . a real page-turner, a modern Irish crime epic that will have you rooting for Laura and Niamh right to the very end

A highly empathetic writer . . . a well-crafted, character-driven thriller, set in a suburban milieu worthy of Andrea Mara . . . for anyone missing Tana French's 'Dublin Murder' series

A fantastically thrilling police procedural with two feisty, believable female leads. Everything I love in a book!

I loved it! With a sinister plot and a creepy serial killer it's gripping and terrifying. And Laura and Niamh are characters I want to read about again and again!

There&rsquo;s a lot to unpick in this very layered novel but it is excellent. I advise you to read it and [If I Tell] immediately

I love this crime fighting duo! Original and real, Laura and Niamh are such fresh voices. Taut, compelling and utterly creepy, with a dramatic conclusion that will have you frantically turning the pages, read it with the light on!

With well-drawn characters and an intense, urban plot, When They See Me feels gritty and above all authentic'

Page turning, twisty and gripping . Characters that you really care about and that are raw and real. A great read!

Gill Perdue is a writer and dance teacher. She worked as a primary school teacher for fifteen years and published four children's books. If I Tell, her first adult novel, was an Irish bestseller and shortlisted for Crime Novel of the Year at the 2022 Irish Book Awards. When They See Me is her second novel. Gill lives in Dublin.

An au pair disappears in the heart of suburbia. When her body shows up, all eyes are on the only witness to her abduction, a two-year-old child. 
 
Detective and expert witness interviewer Laura Shaw knows she is needed. But in the aftermath of a case that nearly broke her, Laura questions if she can continue to do police work. Her partner, Detective Niamh Darmody, is on the case, but without Laura to rely on, she's struggling too. 
 
When the discovery of a second body blows all their theories out of the water, Laura and Niamh must accept that the killer is poised to strike again. 
 
All they know is that he is tantalisingly close, hidden in plain sight. But they won't see him - not until he wants them to . . .

If I Tell

'An incredible read, impossible to put down' ANDREA MARA 
 
'Utterly immersive and brilliantly told' IRISH INDEPENDENT 
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A girl covered in blood. Her missing stepfather. Two detectives racing against time. 
 
Laura is her team's top interviewer, an expert at finding the 'in' with victims that helps crack the case. 
 
Niamh is her straight-talking partner who is noticing cracks in her mentor's careful facade. 
 
Jenny is the 14-year-old assault victim found bloody and confused on a suburban street. They need answers, and fast. But Jenny seems terrified to tell them the truth. 
 
And as the pair try to reach her, Laura begins to lose herself in memories of her own shattering trauma, leading to a mistake that could have fatal consequences . . . 
 
First published as THE INTERVIEW 
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'Thrilling and utterly compulsive' LIZ NUGENT 
 
'Propulsive' RTÉ GUIDE 
 
'An incredible read, impossible to put down. Gill Perdue is a fresh, assured new voice' ANDREA MARA 
 
'Daringly dark and packs a huge emotional punch - an exceptional crime debut that lingers in the memory long after the last page' CATHERINE RYAN HOWARD 
 
'Great, great, great - I am giving it a lot of love...read this one!' RYAN TUBRIDY 
 
'Incredible storytelling' ARLENE HUNT 
 
'Terrific . . . a powerful blend of police procedural, fantasy and domestic noir' IRISH TIMES 
 
'Haunting and hypnotic' PATRICIA GIBNEY 
 
'An intense, emotional and utterly compelling narrative' JAKE ARNOTT

Daringly dark and packs a huge emotional punch - an exceptional crime debut that lingers in the memory long after the last page

An intense, emotional and utterly compelling narrative that deftly leads us into the dark places of ordinary lives

Thrilling and utterly compulsive

Heartbreaking, haunting and hypnotic

Great, great, great - I am giving it a lot of love . . . read this one!

Dark, angry, searing and beautifully written, The Interview is an incredible read, impossible to put down. Gill Perdue is a fresh, assured new voice in Irish crime writing

A tightly wound plot that keeps you on your toes until the final chapters. Incredible story telling

A girl covered in blood. Her missing stepfather. Two detectives racing against time. 
 
Laura is her team's top interviewer, an expert at finding the 'in' with victims that helps crack the case. 
 
Niamh is her straight-talking partner who is noticing cracks in her mentor's careful facade. 
 
Jenny is the 14-year-old assault victim found bloody and confused on a suburban street. They need answers, and fast. But Jenny seems terrified to tell them the truth. 
 
And as the pair try to reach her, Laura begins to lose herself in memories of her own shattering trauma, leading to a mistake that could have fatal consequences . . .

Gill Perdue

Absolutely riveting, entertaining and eminently readable.

Utterly UTTERLY magnificent! Great writing, gorgeous characterisation and such a plot – the pleasure it gave me! I was so deliciously engrossed

A contemporary white-knuckle ride that I could not look away from until the shocking end. My nerves were shredded! It's a brilliant modern psychological thriller with shades of Daphne Du Maurier and Nancy Price.  I loved this book

This is a sharply engaging and propulsive crime drama, but what really gripped me was the depth of its characters and their stories. Woven into its deftly crafted plot are moving and poignant tales of love, loss, betrayal and redemption. A truly compelling read

An all too believable look behind the glossy world of the social media influencer in a pitch perfect south Dublin setting . . . both a satisfying mystery and a new twist on the traditional police duo

So tightly plotted with great characters, even one I myself wanted to kill! It had me on tenterhooks throughout and my nerves were shot

Gill Perdue has a real way of seeing into people's minds and hearts, and she's not afraid of the dark

A twisty, intriguing, clever crime thriller . . . It’s beautifully written, the author’s empathy shining through her characters and her words

A dark unsettling mystery, tackling themes of abuse and murder but elevated by the depth of female friendship, old and new. Gill Perdue's ability to capture relationship dynamics is rivalled only by her skill at creating nail-biting tension. Gripping . . . a must-read!

A compulsive heart-stopping read that makes you forget to breathe! I couldn't turn the pages fast enough – a superb, a gripping, tense, bone chiller of a book that you won't forget

A thriller with heart ... Perdue delivers brilliant, intricate and suspenseful storytelling. Darkly gripping, I tore through it in a few days.

Gripped me from the first page and wouldn’t let me go until the last. A masterfully written crime novel with a heart-thumping climax.

Gill Perdue is a skilled storyteller whose books provide an addictive mix of richly compelling characters and a plot that keeps the pages turning long into the night.

A tense, gripping and highly atmospheric page turner. Enjoyed it immensely!

A superbly crafted story ... both beautifully written and nerve-shreddingly tense. Completely compelling - you won't want to put it down

Gill Perdue's best book yet. Grabs you from the very first page and it won't let go. Outstanding!

Nobody does the combination of real-life police procedural paired with the slow-burn of a sinister domestic thriller like Gill Perdue. An absolute page-turner.

What a ride! A propulsive and engaging thriller with such authentic, believable characters you won't want to say goodbye. Gill Perdue is a master of characterisation, dialogue and suspense.

Gill Perdue has written a brilliantly taut novel in The Night I Killed Him. A story of high stakes, secrecy and betrayal, with such terrific dynamism between characters. I raced through it.

Great story. Can't wait to see where they go next.

Gill Perdue delivers what might be her best book yet in this cold case murder mystery set in the world of elite sailing. As usual with Perdue, there’s empathy and drama in equal measure and a thrill a second ending that will make you gasp.

I loved this! Sharp, savvy, twisty, modern and gets you in the gut.

This gripping police procedural has it all: interesting characters, sharp writing and a tightly woven plot. Start reading Gill Perdue now, and thank me later.

The best crime novel I've read in ages. Told with delicacy and real understanding, and perfectly paced, it is so completely gripping that by the time I reached the final chapters you would have had to tear the book from my cold dead hands.

A fresh, assured voice in Irish crime writing

The world of beloved influencer, Gemma Fitzgerald seems ready to implode when the body of her brother, Max – who disappeared 18 years earlier – is washed up on a beach. Everyone thought Max had taken his own life the night of his twenty-first birthday party, but Gemma knows the truth – she is responsible for Max’s disappearance. With the police bearing down from one side, and her glamorous lifestyle hanging by a thread, it seems the devastating truth is about to destroy Gemma’s life and take her away from her precious little boy. 
 
Gemma has created a dazzling world in trying to forget that fateful night. What if it’s all been a lie?

Gill Perdue

Praise for The Night I Killed Him

Absolutely riveting, entertaining and eminently readable.

Utterly UTTERLY magnificent! Great writing, gorgeous characterisation and such a plot – the pleasure it gave me! I was so deliciously engrossed

A contemporary white-knuckle ride that I could not look away from until the shocking end. My nerves were shredded! It's a brilliant modern psychological thriller with shades of Daphne Du Maurier and Nancy Price. I ...

Absolutely riveting, entertaining and eminently readable.

Utterly UTTERLY magnificent! Great writing, gorgeous characterisation and such a plot – the pleasure it gave me! I was so deliciously engrossed

A contemporary white-knuckle ride that I could not look away from until the shocking end. My nerves were shredded! It's a brilliant modern psychological thriller with shades of Daphne Du Maurier and Nancy Price. I ...

Absolutely riveting, entertaining and eminently readable.

Utterly UTTERLY magnificent! Great writing, gorgeous characterisation and such a plot – the pleasure it gave me! I was so deliciously engrossed

A contemporary white-knuckle ride that I could not look away from until the shocking end. My nerves were shredded! It's a brilliant modern psychological thriller with shades of Daphne Du Maurier and Nancy Price. I ...

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