The Penthouse — Catherine Cooper

Glamorous murder mystery from the Sunday Times bestseller of The Chalet and The Cruise

‘Intense and claustrophobic' HEAT

‘Agatha Christie with glamour' SUNDAY TIMES

Nineties girl band Breathe were the girls every teenage girl wanted to be â€" until the lead singer, Enola, went missing at the height of her fame and was never found.

Conspiracy theories abounded, and the people closest to her came under suspicion; her boyfriend Max, her manager, her stepdad, and even Angel, the lead singer of rival girl band Attitude. But no evidence of any wrongdoing was ever found and, bar various unverified sightings of her over the years, no trace of Enola has ever been found.

Now four decades later, three bands are part of a revival tour, but when nasty accidents start happening, and band members start dying, it looks like this blast from the past is about to blow them all away. But who wants them dead and why?

Reviews

PRAISE FOR CATHERINE COOPER:

‘This is so, so good! … With a cast of dubious characters, this had me gripped throughout' Prima

‘Tense and enjoyable' The Belfast Telegraph

‘I enjoyed it very much- unexpected and very dark with a twist I didn't see coming. I especially liked that ending.' Jane Shemilt

‘Twist-tastic! Clever and addictive, with original and authentic characters who surprised me at every turn.' Emma Christie

‘Catherine has created a sparkling, suspenseful novel that transported me to the beautiful turquoise waters of the Caribbean as well as to remote parts of the Scottish Highlands. I raced through this novel at a rate of knots!' Diane Jeffries

‘Glamour, murder and intrigue on a luxury cruise ship. Kept me guessing right to the end.' Emma Haughton

‘An unusual setting and great characters makes this thriller a compulsive read. The dual narrative cleverly comes together in a very satisfying â€" and shocking â€" finale. Highly recommended!' Robert J Lloyd

‘The Cruise is a novel of luxury and secrets, of tension and betrayal. Catherine packs an emotional punch in her writing. I love a protagonist that isn't what they first seem..' L.V. Matthews, author of The Twins

‘The Cruise is another fast-paced thriller from Catherine Cooper, full of unexpected twists and high seas drama! With a memorable cast of characters you really care about and a most luxurious (and deadly) setting, Catherine keeps you guessing until the very end.' Amy McCulloch, author of Breathless

‘Glamour, murder and intrigue on a luxury cruise ship. Kept me guessing right to the end.' Emma Haughton, author of The Dark

About the author

Catherine Cooper is a journalist specializing in luxury travel, hotels and skiing who writes regularly for national newspapers and magazines. She lives near the Pyrenees in the South of France with her family, cats and chickens. Her debut, The Chalet, was a top 5 Sunday Times bestseller.