The Heirs

An intriguing exposé of wealth, privilege and the meaning of success… a twisty and addictive thriller elevated by complex family dynamics * The Observer *
It’s fun to be in [The Heirs’] campy company on a fancy yacht, with or without the evil patriarch who’s bleeding out below deck. * The Times, Six Best Children’s Books *
[A] twist filled YA mystery. * The Bookseller *
A compulsive and completely addictive murder mystery that is also a beautiful mediation on sibling hood and the pressures to succeed, and the lasting effects this can have, this novel is a glorious tour de force. – Margaret McDonald
With a twisted family legacy matched with an addictive murder mystery, The Heirs had all the perfect puzzle pieces! I loved untangling the dark secrets of the genius Button family and delving into the cutthroat world behind the exclusive Prodigy Ball, from the fierce sibling rivalries to secret romances. Every plot twist left me reeling and hunting for the next clue! * Felicity Epps, author of A Grave Inheritance *
The Heirs is a clever, compulsively readable novel that taps into the trend for thrillers about extremely wealthy teenagers, told through the voices of the children. * The Bookseller *
Character-driven thriller blends claustrophobic mystery with dagger-sharp family tension. Exploring themes of ambition, trauma and the cost of being shaped intro something you never chose, its’ a thrilling ride. * The School Reading List *
This remarkable whodunnit sees the adopted children of an eccentric billionaire embroiled in a gripping locked-yacht, locked-mansion murder mystery. * LoveReading *
A scorching summer read * Books for Keeps *
An enagaging read. * Sifa Elizabeth Reads *
If you are a fan of murder mysteries and messy family drama, The Heirs is exactly what you are looking for. * The Root *
An impeccably crafted locked-room mystery that should please adults and teens alike! * Crime Reads *

Faridah Àbíke-Íyímíde is a writer from South London with a lifelong ambition to create stories about Black children impacting the world, whether through saving it or destroying it. She enjoys drinking tea and collecting unique mugs. Currently, she is pursuing a degree in English, Chinese, and Anthropology in the Scottish Highlands.

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