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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 2026 in the UK. US publication date to be confirmed.

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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

‘C.L. Taylor’s foray into dark academia – disquieting, convincing and emotionally wrenching’ Ruth Ware

‘Ned is a wonderful character, fully realised and relatable… a brilliant book.’ Sarah Hilary

‘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

‘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

‘Totally unexpected. A rollercoaster ride where nothing is as it seems.’ Jane Fallon

‘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

‘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

‘Haunting, atmospheric, and darkly disturbing… an unforgettable, twisted tale.’ Sam Blake

Signed and dedicated copies available from Bert’s Books and Max Minerva’s.

All retailers in UK and Aus/NZ

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