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It’s a dangerous thing to know too much.
Expect the unexpected in the ingenious new thriller from the bestselling author of Every Move You Make and It’s Always the Husband.
Oxford University, 1995.
Three student deaths in three weeks can’t be a coincidence. Ned Marlowe doesn’t think so, but no one wants to listen to him: not his professor or the clique of elitist psychology undergraduates he supervises.
Then Celia, a student in a nearby building, tells Ned what she saw the night of the last death, and his suspicions deepen into obsession.
Someone is trying to stop him from getting to the truth. The less he knows, the better.
But Ned can’t let it go…
Published in hardback, ebook and audio on 25th February 2027 in the UK and 18th February 2027 in Aus/NZ. US publication date to be confirmed but likely to be Fall 2027 or early 2028.
Signed and dedicated copies available from Bert’s Books and Bookmarked Bristol (formerly Max Minerva’s) and signed copies from the independent bookshops listed in the link below.
All UK and Aus/NZ retailers https://linktr.ee/NotesOnAnObsession
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Authors love Notes on an Obsession:
‘Addictive, haunting and beautifully drawn – confounds to the very last page’ Claire Leslie Hall
‘Deliciously dark and beautifully written, a gripping thriller that will keep you guessing until the end’ Alice Feeney
‘It’s just so damn good you’ll want to read it twice. A delicious, slow burn that ignites into a firecracker of a story.’ John Marrs
‘A dazzlingly clever book where nothing is quite as it seems. A tour-de-force from CL Taylor.’ Elly Griffiths
‘Chilling, clever and utterly compelling. Notes on an Obsession draws you deep into the shadowy world of 1990s Oxford university where secrets linger and the past refuses to stay buried. Atmospheric, twisty and full of emotional depth this is a masterclass in dark academia with an unforgettable protagonist at its heart. Exceptional!‘ Claire Douglas
‘C.L. Taylor’s foray into dark academia – disquieting, convincing and emotionally wrenching’ Ruth Ware
‘A twisty page-turner and a whole new take on dark academia. Try as you might, you won’t guess the ending of this psychological mindbender.’ Nita Prose
‘Intense, vivid, and original, Notes on an Obsession takes psychological suspense to a new level. Utterly addictive, I couldn’t put it down and raced through to find out what was going on.’ Andrea Mara
‘Strap yourself in for a wild ride! C L Taylor has written a clever and classy campus crime thriller with all the panache you’re expecting… and all the twists and turns you’re not. Top marks for style and ingenuity!’ Janice Hallett
‘Notes on an Obsession is sophisticated, stylish and wholly distinctive: part literary suspense, part out-of-the-past mystery, and — this being Taylor — altogether spellbinding. Most of today’s thrillers wear training wheels. CL Taylor writes suspense for grown-ups.’ AJ Finn
‘Sophisticated… a wonderfully satisfying treasure-hunt of a novel.’ Erin Kelly
‘From domestic noir to dark academia, C.L. Taylor never disappoints. This is a twisty labyrinth of a book, a psychological maze filled with shadows and deception. Nothing is what it seems, and the gasp out loud ending is a banger.’ CJ Tudor
‘Notes on an Obsession is absolutely superb (and a perfect bookclub read). Dark Academia at its most addictive. Loved the 80s and 90s atmosphere, and the fascinating psychology details. Utterly absorbing – it grips like a steel trap.’ Will Dean
‘Ned is a wonderful character, fully realised and relatable… a brilliant book.’ Sarah Hilary
‘Totally unexpected. A rollercoaster ride where nothing is as it seems.’ Jane Fallon
‘Mindbendingly good’ MJ Arlidge
‘Steeped in 90s nostalgia and with an intriguing and complex mystery at its heart, this book is about to become your next obsession. A smart, unputdownable thriller that will have you questioning everything you thought you knew. ‘ Fiona Cummins
‘C L Taylor slips to the dark side in this twisted mystery that grips and confounds to the very last page. NOTES ON AN OBSESSION is an intricate spider’s web of a novel, shadowy, hypnotic and constantly surprising, delivered by an author in full flight of her powers.’ Emma Stonex
‘A riveting blend of psychological thriller and dark academia with a twist that everyone is going to be obsessing over.’ Mark Edwards
‘A magisterially ambitious thriller that singlehandedly propels C.L. Taylor into the very highest echelons of global thriller writers. I am a lifelong fan, but this book is truly on another level. Prepare to be amazed!’ Matthew Blake
‘A powerful novel, dripping with intrigue, character and written with so much heart. I absolutely devoured it.’ Ed James
‘From its visceral opening to its gut-punch of a finale, Notes On An Obsession is a compulsive psychological thriller by a writer at the top of her game. Darkly gripping and expertly plotted.‘ Lucy Clarke
‘Blending together page-turning psychological suspense with a sumptuously realised dark academia mystery, this is an extraordinary thriller that shows C L Taylor at the absolute height of her powers. Truly unputdownable‘ BP Walter
‘Haunting, atmospheric, and darkly disturbing… an unforgettable, twisted tale.’ Sam Blake
‘I’ve been obsessed with Taylor’s novels since book one and this is her best yet. Nobody writes psychological tension better.’ Michael Wood
Signed and dedicated copies available from Bert’s Books and Bookmarked Bristol (formerly Max Minerva’s).
All retailers in UK and Aus/NZ
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