Gregory & Company

Cooper, Natasha

A Poisoned Mind

Reviews

“It’s a powerful thriller…but however rigorously she explores grim territory, the humanity of the sharply characterised Trish Maguire achors the narrative in place, offering hope that order can be wrought out of chaos” Barry Forshaw, Daily Express

"A Poisoned Mind is a well-paced and a thought-provoking read, and a welcome edition to a series that grows more impressive which each book."  The Guardian

"This series has been consistently entertaining, with meticulously researched plots and lively characters, including the engaging heroine.  This story is one of the best."  The Telegraph

"Cooper is penetrating and amusing on the hierarchies of the legal world.  She produces credible, contemporary plots and she cleverly notes current trends.... Her more subtle achievement, however, is to show how personal relationships affect organisations....this complex, enjoyable novel.......  The vulnerability of the two teenagers and the weaknesses of all the adults are nicely caught.  Anger in all its forms is shown as corrosive in this acute and rewarding thriller."  TLS

“This is an assured performance that shows Cooper at her best” Andrew Taylor, The Spectator

"Cooper, one of Britain's best, has come up with that rarest of gems: a fresh take on the mystery genre... One of the best legal mysteries in a long while, this deserves a spot on your summer whodunit list." Rocky Mountain News

"As current as today's environmental causes and as eternal as a woman's tightrope walk between self and others, this legal puzzler testifies to Cooper's insight and narrative powers." Publishers Weekly 

"Simply gorgeous - a smart, complex, grown-up entertainment that rewards the reader on every page. Intricate in plotting, deft in characterisation, [A Poisoned Mind] is one of the best legal thrillers I have ever read." Laura Lippmann

"[Natasha Cooper] is one to watch." Ian Rankin

"Natasha Cooper brings a keen emotional intelligence to bear on the dark side of contemporary life. Trish Maguire is a heroine for our times." Val McDermid

"Cooper excels at depicting the effects of terror on the weak and the strong." Kirkus

"Natasha Cooper [is] one of England's best." The San Diego Union Tribune

"Cooper's tense psychological thrillers are noteworthy for their taut pacing, devlishly clever plots, and keen insights into the darker recesses of the human psyche." Booklist

“With two explosive plots (literally) running together, it really is thumping good stuff, unputdownable and immensely satisfying” The Bookseller

“Sabotage is the main theme of this book, deftly woven through the stories of damaged families and untrustworthy do-gooders.” Cathi Unsworth

“This is a first class read with an unexpected climax. Not to be missed.” Lizzie Hayes