'We know you know. Talk and you’re next.' Gaslight is the sensational new instalment in Femi Kayode's acclaimed crime series starring clinical psychologist, Philip Taiwo, who has been urgently called in to investigate the disappearance of the 'First Lady' of a Nigerian mega church

'Wonderful' LEE CHILD 'Outstanding' NADINE MATHESON 'Deftly plotted' GUARDIAN 'Vivid and immersive' BIG ISSUE Folasade Dawodu is married to the Bishop of a Nigerian Megachurch. She is prominent, she is young, she inspires: she is the First Lady. But when Bishop Jeremiah Dawodu is arrested at the pulpit for the murder of his beloved wife, shock cuts through this tight community. The arrest is televised all around Lagos, but while Bishop consistently maintains his innocence, and his congregation believe him, the First Lady remains missing. Philip Taiwo, compassionate investigative psychologist, is asked by his sister, a member of the Dawodus’ church, to take on the case: to find out the truth, whatever the cost. But as he searches for Folasade, his own beloved family begins to fracture. Gaslight is the sensational follow up to Femi Kayode's acclaimed debut, Lightseekers, picked as a Book of the Month by the Times, Sunday Times, Independent, Guardian, Observer, Financial Times and Irish Times and as a Waterstones Thriller of the Month ---------------- 'Femi Kayode is an unparalleled wordsmith' S. A. COSBY 'The atmosphere and characters were authentic to the point I felt I could recognise them, and I was captivated to find out who was responsible and why' AMEN ALONGE

"Outstandong ... this is Kayode's second novel in the Taiwo series and it brings a refreshing new perspective to contemporary crime fiction " - Sunday Times

"Deftly plotted, with strong characterisation and a great sense of place, Gaslight more than lives up to the promise of its excellent predecessor " - Guardian

"I'm crossing my fingers that one of my loved ones has picked up on the fact that I'm yet to read the second Femi Kayode novel, Gaslight. I loved his first, Lightseekers ... and I can't wait to curl up with Philip's latest investigations" - Alison Flood, Observer

"Gaslight nicely showcases both [Kayode's] understanding of human complexity and his maturing skill as a novelist " - Financial Times

"Gaslight's particular appeal is the sharp glimpses it provides of local ways of getting things done " - The Times

"[A] vivid and immersive novel, Kayode blends the murder case with a subplot around Taiwo's personal life expertly, layering meaning and resonances into both stories to create a very satisfying whole. Fine stuff " - Big Issue

"Kayode's vivid sequel ... Kayode joins the two investigations in surprising and satisfying ways, maintaining the steady momentum and populating the story with well-drawn characters. His evocative portrait of contemporary Nigeria is icing on the cake. This series continues to captivate " - Publisher's Weekly, US

"Beautifully written, thought-provoking and contemporary, Gaslight is a wholly engrossing book that draws you in, makes you think and raises your temporature as you want the perpetrators caught just as much as the book's protagonist " - Live and Deadly

"The pace of Gaslight is electric. It is a constant powerful current with jolting bursts of excitement and horror. Femi Kayode is a remarkable writer; his style is addictive, even after one 'shot'" - Shots Mag

"The standout thriller of the month ... A stunning murder mystery ... The suspense is expertly handled" - Independent on Lightseekers