Trust Her

Praise for Trust Her:

“Tessa and Marian Daly, the Northern Irish sisters featured in Flynn Berry’s 2021 novel, Northern Spy, return in the equally gripping Trust Her . . . Ms. Berry is a lyrical writer who can set scenes both explosive and domestic.” —The Wall Street Journal

“[A] thrilling mix of intrigue and desperation . . . Berry’s lyrical prose and depth of character continue to distinguish her.”—CrimeReads, “The Best Espionage Fiction of 2024”

“Berry’s lyrical prose and depth of character continue to distinguish her in a field of save-the-world procedural thrillers, offering readers a subtle counterpoint inflected with family strife and domestic drama without ever sacrificing the very real geopolitical struggles at play around her characters. [Trust Her is] a thrilling mix of intrigue and desperation, and Berry handles it all with the care and skill the material demands.” —CrimeReads

“Don’t sleep on Berry. . . . Trust Her is a page-turner with heart.” —Star Tribune

“By so delicately humanizing the complex scope of Ireland’s troubled history, Berry masterfully balances the lightning pace of a sweat-inducing thriller with the contemplative satisfaction of a cerebral analysis of uncertain family dynamics. With empathetic characters seen believably navigating unforeseen circumstances, the Edgar Award–winning Berry solidifies her burgeoning reputation as a stellar suspense writer.” —Booklist (starred review)

“Nothing short of thrilling . . . [Berry’s] crisp prose, artful plotting, and short chapters make for another thrilling read. . . . Berry tackles both the mundane and the extraordinary equally well, with perfect pacing throughout.” —BookPage (starred review)

“The author continues to interrogate the lasting, and live, impact of centuries of colonialism and violence on contemporary lives. . . . A meditation on generational trauma—along with well-scripted action and suspense.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)


“In Edgar winner Berry’s harrowing sequel to Northern Spy . . . [her] moving depiction of a fractured family whose love runs as deep as its rifts should please existing series fans and win her new ones. Espionage buffs will find much to enjoy.” —Publishers Weekly

“Flynn Berry is a must-read for me. Trust Her delivers her trademark blend of riveting suspense and beautiful emotional depth. You will love this novel.” —Laura Dave, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told Me

“Compulsively readable and beautifully written, Trust Her is another dazzling novel from Flynn Berry. Following Northern Irish sisters Tessa and Marian Daly as their past catches up with them, the story relentlessly ratchets up the tension, and I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. Berry effortlessly combines suspense with prose packed full of emotional depth in a human-centered story that resonates long after you finish reading.” —Sarah Pearse, New York Times–bestselling author of The Retreat and The Sanatorium