The Stranger on the Stairs

I absolutely raced through this compulsive page-turner. It is the kind of crime novel that lawyers love - because its got so much authentic detail that you know it has to have been written by a criminal lawyer who knows their criminal law and is a talented writer. Well drawn characters- proper plot and great writing. What more could you want? Lisa Jewell meets the Secret Barrister * Imran Mahmood *Ruth Mancini writes thrillers with the certainty of someone who’s seen the law in action and knows exactly how to unpick it. Brilliantly smart, unsettlingly human and impossible to put down. * Rob Rinder *Wow! Everything you’d expect from the brilliant Ruth Mancini – a propulsive, heart-thumping read, complex characters you really care about, multiple layers of thought-provoking insights, taut plotting, and an absolutely nail-shredding finish. Fantastic! If Ruth Mancini’s writing it, I’m reading it! * Gill Perdue *Brilliant. My favourite Ruth Mancini yet. A taut, haunting and thought-provoking story of fractured memories, complex relationships and coverups. Kept me guessing (and biting my nails) throughout. * Anna Mazzola *Only Ruth Mancini can deliver such brilliant twists that keep you turning the pages. Her legal expertise shines through, providing a sense of veracity and immediacy that is uniquely addictive. * Kelly Mullen *It’s gripping and propulsive, but also moving and quiet in all the right places. Bravo Ruth! * Sabine Durrant *A cleverly crafted chilling psychological thriller which intricately intertwines past and present with a constant shadow of menace * Louise Minchin *Ruth Mancini is definitely a thriller writer to watch, tense, clever plots whilst also exploring big issues, in this case police corruption * Prima *Deeply felt, moving story about the complexities of justice * Daily Mail *A super readable, brilliantly clever domestic thriller * The Sun *

Ruth Mancini is an author and criminal defence lawyer. Her background as a solicitor adds authenticity to her crime and psychological fiction. She has spent two decades representing those accused of crimes, navigating courtrooms and police stations. Her storytelling prowess and legal background combine to create thrilling reads that will keep you guessing until the very end. Ruth was born in London and now lives in Oxfordshire with her husband and two children.

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