Body of Lies

‘The best yet … and that’s saying a lot … This is a hugely entertaining novel that deals with the most important of modern dilemmas’ Literary Review

‘A murdered MP and a looming cyber attack propel this tense, tech-driven thriller … The book smartly probes trust, truth and the uneasy future of policing’ i

‘A highly original, intelligent and thoroughly modern crime novel, bringing this outstanding series to a satisfying and emotional close’ LoveReading

‘This author is onto a winner … This is a book with something to say, and it’s well worth paying attention’ Crime Fiction Lover

‘An unforgettable conclusion to one of the best crime series I have read’ The Nerd Daily

‘I thought it was utterly fabulous … Body of Lies is magnificent … Completely wonderful and not to be missed’ Linda’s Book Bag

‘A stunning, deeply emotional book … Smart, unsettling and unnervingly believable’ Live And Deadly

‘Current, thought-provoking, tense, well-paced and so full of emotion … I doubt I will read a better book in 2026’ Independent Book Reviews

‘Fast-paced and VERY exciting … An outstanding story in its own right and the perfect conclusion overall’ Short Book And Scribes

‘The pacing is relentless, the mystery is compelling, and the themes feel especially relevant’ Mugs And Manuscripts

‘Standout Read. Awarded to books I highly recommend’ Beth Reads Crime

‘So topical, so powerful … If the series has to end, what a way to go’ Jen Med’s Book Reviews

‘An emotional roller coaster … Kat and Lock have been a breath of fresh air when it comes to crime thrillers’ By The Letter Book Reviews

‘I loved this book. I’m sure it will be one of my favourite reads of this year’ Jen Loves Books

‘An excellent book that had me hooked and got me asking lots of questions about AI and its use’ Tea Leaves And Reads

‘A fantastic and gripping finale … A very satisfactory end to a brilliant series’ Hooked From Page One

‘The ending was perfect’ Steph’s Book Blog

‘An absolute must-read … Another intelligent, gripping and fascinating read in what is a brilliant series’ Suidi’s Book Reviews

‘This can be enjoyed by anyone who hasn’t read the first few books’ Series Book Lover

‘A totally sublime masterclass in crime writing which will leave you thinking and also bereft’ Waterstones Reader Review

‘Thrillers don’t get any better than this … Pretty much the ideal crime thriller’ Waterstones Reader Review

‘A compulsive and smart novel with emotional impact. I raced through it in one sitting’ Waterstones Reader Review

‘Beautifully written, chilling, full of tension and drama, with twists that broke my heart’ Goodreads Reader Review
‘Jo Callaghan amazes again! With the breakneck pace of an action thriller and the emotional weight of a deeply human drama, Body of Lies delivers a hugely satisfying finale to a bold, moving and unforgettable series. A perfect farewell - Kat & Lock forever (sob!)’ Caz Frear, bestselling author of Sweet Little Lies and Five Bad Deeds

‘I loved Body of Lies so much. It was SO compelling and tense but also full of heart and really moving’ Laura Marshall, author of Kiss, Marry, Kill

‘A brilliantly satisfying way to end such an incredible series. Body Of Lies is another fantastic book - Jo has delivered a tense and pacy thriller combined with emotionally relatable characters who I have grown to love and was so sad to say goodbye to, as well as giving us a glimpse into the future and all that AI might bring. Thought-provoking and unsettling - bravo, Jo - I loved it’ Nikki Smith, author of The Guests

Jo Callaghan works full time as a senior strategist, carrying out research into the future impact of AI and genomics on the workforce. She was a student of the Writers’ Academy Course and was longlisted for the Mslexia Novel Writing Competition and Bath Novel Competition. After losing her husband to cancer in 2019 when she was just forty-nine, she started writing In the Blink of an Eye, her debut crime novel, which explores learning to live with loss and what it means to be human. She lives with her two children in the Midlands, where she is currently working on further novels in the series.

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