Beneath the Surface

Reviews / Votes

A sophisticated parable of modern family life . . . Well-paced and intriguing * Daily Mail * Neill describes human dysfunction with such compelling empathy . . . richly tense and deeply satisfying. I didn't want to finish! * Hilary Boyd, bestselling author of The Anniversary * With her trademark dark humour and incisive observations of family life, Neill takes the reader on a fascinating, moving and intelligent journey to the truth * Gillian McAllister, bestselling author of No Further Questions * A rich, dark and satisfying read about the complexities of modern family life. I adored it * Jane Fallon, bestselling author of Faking Friends * One of the most intelligent, engaging and perceptive writers about family life . . . beautifully told with great suspense. It is impossible not to become engrossed in the trials and tribulations of the Vermuyden family as secret histories unravel * Rachel Hore, author of the Memory Garden * This deft study of family dynamic sees Grace wanting to give her two daughters a better life than she had * Prima, Best Holiday Reads * An acutely observed story of the complex dynamics of family life and the challenges of navigating young friendships and relationships. Neill has created utterly believable, flawed yet likeable characters and a gripping drama * WI Life * It's a tense, intricate and whip-smart drama that peels back the lid of a seemingly 'perfect' family and reveals the dark truth underneath. The characters are brilliantly drawn, the bubbling undercurrent of foreboding is palpable and there's a slam-dunk of a twist too. The perfect read to lose yourself in on holiday this summer * Isabelle Broom, Woman & Home Reading Room * Praise for Fiona Neill * - * Exquisitely drawn and perfectly realised, no one writes about modern family with more truth and authenticity than Fiona Neill -- Lisa Jewell Raises all kinds of contemporary issues with wit and sensitivity * Times * A novel made for heated book club debates * Stylist * Vivid and insightful, and Neill has a trained eye for the pressures and poignancies of modern family life * Guardian * A topical, tense and addictive read * Good Housekeeping * A vivid and insightful portrayal of a family in crisis; Neill's writing is incisive, smart and at times darkly funny. A writer at the top of her game -- Gillian McAllister Thought-provoking and stands out from the crowd * Grazia * Neill writes with verve, honesty and breathtaking insight. Utterly unputdownable -- Helen Walsh Sometimes touching, sometimes shocking * Daily Mail * A rollicking read that should not be picked up at bedtime, or you'll be done for in terms of a good night's sleep * Stylist * Neill's characters are so cleverly depicted, you feel as if you've met at least one of them before * Vogue * Neill's plotting is beyond compare . . . an utterly absorbing account of deception and desire -- Nicola Moriarty I thoroughly enjoyed this brilliantly observed novel about a family in meltdown -- Kathryn Hughes Cracking * Prima * Contemporary issues are tackled here with both humour and realism, making for an engrossing read * My Weekly * The Hot List * Inside Soap *