The Mystery of Mercy Close is the tale of strong and sassy but vulnerable private detective Helen Walsh who is looking for a missing person - but can she find him before she loses herself? I have a habit of taking instant dislikes to people. Simply because it saves time . . . Wasp-tongued private investigator Helen Walsh doesnt believe in love fear depression or hot drinks. But when a missing persons case takes her into the dark glamorous world of her dodgy ex Jay Parker she is drawn away from Artie Devlin her distinctly unglamorous detective boyfriend. Caught between smart stable Artie and chaotic up-for-anything Jay - two different but equally enticing men - and plagued by her own black doubts Helen finds shes beginning to believe in something. But is it fear or is it love? A brilliant unusual brave sexy book . . . will confirm Keyess place as one of our finest writers Jojo Moyes Gut-bustingly funny Independent on Sunday When it comes to writing page-turners that put a smile on your face and make you think Keyes is in a class of her own Daily Express Zips along with engaging characters fabulous plotting and spot-on dialogue. Marian Keyes: what a genius Daily Mail