“I read The Next To Die in one delicious feast, turning page after page, absorbing twist after twist to the very end.

Elliot has a seemingly bottomless bag of characters you can’t help caring about – and a masterful way with the telling adjective.”

Wendy Joseph, author of Unlawful Killings

 “An outstanding read. Gritty and compelling with a cast of richly-drawn characters, this is an exceptional book. A collection of menacing bad guys cause a whole heap of trouble for Kasper, the damaged hero, and that ending – wow! “

DS Butler, author of the D.S. Jack McKinnon series

“The Next To Die hooked me immediately with its formidable pace and fluid style. Kasper is a fascinatingly flawed but honourable character very much in the Chandler mould. A wonderfully assured debut, perfect for fans of dark and gritty thrillers.”

James Oswald, author of the Inspector McLean series

“A superb, heart-thumping thriller that sucks you in with its breathless action, The Next To Die is, without doubt, my favourite read of the year.”

Carol Wyer, author of the D.I. Kate Young books

“An addictive and emotional roller-coaster of a read. Fast-paced yet beautifully written, with quirky characters that draw you in, this is an outstanding first novel.”

Lisa Ballantyne, Richard and Judy Book Club bestseller

‘The Next to Die is a remarkably assured debut. It oozes the sour tang of authenticity, mingling psychiatry and crime with the mean streets of London. Kasper has the hallmark of the classic crime fiction protagonist, brutal but with underlying compassion.’

Andrew Taylor, bestselling author of The American Boy