The rocket fuel propelling The Woman in the Window, the first stratosphere-ready mystery of 2018, is expertise. Its author is…a longtime editor of mystery fiction. He is well versed in the tricks of the trade…[and] clearly knows a lot about the more diabolical elements in Hitchcock movies…At heart, this is a locked-room mystery in the great Christie tradition…Once the book gets going, it excels at planting misconceptions everywhere. You cannot trust anything you read…A book that's as devious as this novel will delight anyone who's been disappointed too often.
The New York Times - Janet Maslin
11/06/2017
The author of this psychological thriller pulls the rug out from under us more than once. If it’s pure escapism you seek in a mystery, The Woman in the Window is just the ticket.
“Woman in the Window is a modern-day Hitchcock film, and it’s just as good… It’s the perfect blend of past and present — just the book for thriller and horror fans, or anyone looking for a book they can’t put down.
Full of suspense and surprises and told with heart, The Woman in the Window will send readers racing through its pages. A stunning first outing from A. J. Finn, a tremendous new talent.
[I]nhalable . . . highly enjoyable.
Finn’s appreciable humor, remarkable diction and talent for storytelling make The Woman in the Windo a fly-through read for many as the race to uncover the truth takes a shocking turn.
Utterly addictive… You will read it in one night. It fizzes with excitement.
What debut novelist A. J. Finn does with The Woman in the Window is remarkable. He’s created a breathless, stunning twist-and-turn plot that cleverly relies on familiar scenarios, most of the Hitchcock kind, and builds the Hitchcock references into his own story.
Part of the pleasure of this kind of book is in observing an effective formula well-executed. And The Woman in the Window executes the formula it’s set out for itself with as much panache as any mad scientist. This is a book you can eat like candy.
08/01/2017
2017-10-10
Compelling, wrenching, and gasp-for-breath exciting―I was blown away.
#1 New York Times bestselling author Joe Hill
There’s something irresistible about this made-for-the-movies tingler. Finn knows how to pleasurably wind us up.
The twists in this book are praiseworthy and the writing is a delight.
Wicked Local North Shore Notes
Twisted to the power of max. Hitchcockian suspense with a 21st century twist.”
Bestselling author Val McDermid
Astounding. Thrilling. Lovely and amazing....Finn has created a noir for the new millennium, packed with mesmerizing characters, stunning twists, beautiful writing and a narrator with whom I’d love to split a bottle of pinot. Maybe two bottles—I’ve got a lot of questions for her.
#1 New York Times bestselling author Gillian Flynn
Smart, suspenseful and cinematic.
The Woman in the Window is the most riveting thriller I’ve read since Gone Girl . A. J. Finn is a bold new talent with the touch of a master.
New York Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen
This is a wonderfully dark, elegant thriller, evocative of Hitchcock and classic noir. Tense, twisty and so beautifully written. . . . An absolute one-sitting read.
Smart, suspenseful and cinematic
Good luck putting down The Woman in the Window.
The Woman in the Window is a tour de force. A twisting, twisted odyssey inside one woman’s mind, her illusions, delusions, reality. It left my own mind reeling and my heart pounding. An absolutely gripping thriller.
Gripping, compelling, and utterly intriguing.
An astounding debut from a truly talented writer.
Booklist (starred review)
A nifty premise. . . pulled off classily.
[A]n edgy, intoxicating debut thriller… Already optioned to the movies, this book is a runaway bestseller – once you start it, you’re not likely to get a good night’s sleep!
The plot is very nearly airtight. . . . Finn never loses touch with the fear and insecurity of a woman who has suffered a great loss and feels alone in the world. . . . it’s not a book that you can easily put down.
Superior.
A dark, twisty confection with an irresistible film noir premise. Hitchcock would have snapped up the rights in a heartbeat.
New York Times bestselling author Ruth Ware
The Woman in the Window reads like a classic Hitchcock movie in novel form, in fact I was half expecting a cameo. Dripping with suspense. Creaking with menace. Beautifully written. There’s a lot of buzz around this book and every single bit of it is totally justified.
This novel was hard to tear myself away from, the poetic writing almost hypnotic. This is a book that stays with the reader long after the final page has been finished.
The surprise twists will keep you on edge and you won’t regret any loss of sleep.
Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star
Gripping and mesmerizing.
This is thriller writing of a new order.
As the plot seizes us, the prose caresses us. . . [Finn] has not only captured, sympathetically, the interior life of a depressed person, but also written a riveting thriller that will keep you guessing to the very last sentence.
The rocket fuel propelling The Woman in the Window , the first stratosphere-ready mystery of 2018, is expertise. . . . Dear other books with unreliable narrators: This one will see you and raise you.
New York Times Book Review
This book defies description. After grabbing the reader’s attention with the first sentence, Finn does not let go until the very last syllable.
[A] thrilling debut novel.
The Woman in the Window is one of those rare books that really is unputdownable. The writing is smooth and often remarkable. The way Finn plays off this totally original story against a background of film noir is both delightful and chilling.
Masterfully plotted and vividly told, THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW draws readers into the maze-like mind of a very solitary woman, and unravels the external circumstances that have made her who she is. Entrancing, immersive, and unsettling.
[I]nhalable . . . highly enjoyable.
[A] thrilling debut novel.
The plot is very nearly airtight. . . . Finn never loses touch with the fear and insecurity of a woman who has suffered a great loss and feels alone in the world. . . . it’s not a book that you can easily put down.
As the plot seizes us, the prose caresses us. . . [Finn] has not only captured, sympathetically, the interior life of a depressed person, but also written a riveting thriller that will keep you guessing to the very last sentence.
There’s something irresistible about this made-for-the-movies tingler. Finn knows how to pleasurably wind us up.
Superior.
This is thriller writing of a new order.
This is a wonderfully dark, elegant thriller, evocative of Hitchcock and classic noir. Tense, twisty and so beautifully written. . . . An absolute one-sitting read .
Astounding. Thrilling. Lovely and amazing....Finn has created a noir for the new millennium, packed with mesmerizing characters, stunning twists, beautiful writing and a narrator with whom I’d love to split a bottle of pinot. Maybe two bottles—I’ve got a lot of questions for her.
#1 New York Times bestselling author Gillian Flynn
A dark, twisty confection with an irresistible film noir premise. Hitchcock would have snapped up the rights in a heartbeat.
New York Times bestselling author Ruth Ware
Compelling, wrenching, and gasp-for-breath exciting ―I was blown away.
#1 New York Times bestselling author Joe Hill
Twisted to the power of max. Hitchcockian suspense with a 21st century twist .”
Bestselling author Val McDermid
What debut novelist A. J. Finn does with The Woman in the Window is remarkable. He’s created a breathless, stunning twist-and-turn plot that cleverly relies on familiar scenarios, most of the Hitchcock kind, and builds the Hitchcock references into his own story.
Gripping, compelling, and utterly intriguing .
The author of this psychological thriller pulls the rug out from under us more than once. If it’s pure escapism you seek in a mystery, The Woman in the Window is just the ticket.
Part of the pleasure of this kind of book is in observing an effective formula well-executed. And The Woman in the Window executes the formula it’s set out for itself with as much panache as any mad scientist. This is a book you can eat like candy.
“There’s something irresistible about this made-for-the-movies tingler. Finn knows how to pleasurably wind us up.
Smart, suspenseful and cinematic.
The Woman in the Window is the most riveting thriller I’ve read since Gone Girl . A. J. Finn is a bold new talent with the touch of a master.
New York Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen
[I]nhalable . . . highly enjoyable.
The plot is very nearly airtight. . . . Finn never loses touch with the fear and insecurity of a woman who has suffered a great loss and feels alone in the world. . . . it’s not a book that you can easily put down .
[A]n edgy, intoxicating debut thriller… Already optioned to the movies, this book is a runaway bestseller – once you start it, you’re not likely to get a good night’s sleep!
The twists in this book are praiseworthy and the writing is a delight.
Wicked Local North Shore Notes
Superior.
An astounding debut from a truly talented writer.
Booklist (starred review)
A nifty premise. . . pulled off classily.
The surprise twists will keep you on edge and you won’t regret any loss of sleep.
Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star
“Woman in the Window is a modern-day Hitchcock film, and it’s just as good… It’s the perfect blend of past and present — just the book for thriller and horror fans, or anyone looking for a book they can’t put down.
[A] thrilling debut novel.
Utterly addictive… You will read it in one night. It fizzes with excitement.
The rocket fuel propelling The Woman in the Window , the first stratosphere-ready mystery of 2018, is expertise. . . . Dear other books with unreliable narrators: This one will see you and raise you.
New York Times Book Review
As the plot seizes us, the prose caresses us. . . [Finn] has not only captured, sympathetically, the interior life of a depressed person, but also written a riveting thriller that will keep you guessing to the very last sentence.
This novel was hard to tear myself away from, the poetic writing almost hypnotic. This is a book that stays with the reader long after the final page has been finished.
Finn’s appreciable humor, remarkable diction and talent for storytelling make The Woman in the Windo a fly-through read for many as the race to uncover the truth takes a shocking turn.
Masterfully plotted and vividly told, THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW draws readers into the maze-like mind of a very solitary woman, and unravels the external circumstances that have made her who she is. Entrancing, immersive, and unsettling.
This book defies description. After grabbing the reader’s attention with the first sentence, Finn does not let go until the very last syllable.
The Woman in the Window reads like a classic Hitchcock movie in novel form, in fact I was half expecting a cameo. Dripping with suspense. Creaking with menace. Beautifully written. There’s a lot of buzz around this book and every single bit of it is totally justified.
Smart, suspenseful and cinematic
The Woman in the Window is the most riveting thriller I’ve read since Gone Girl . A. J. Finn is a bold new talent with the touch of a master.
New York Times-bestselling author Tess Gerritsen
The Woman in the Window is a tour de force. A twisting, twisted odyssey inside one woman’s mind, her illusions, delusions, reality. It left my own mind reeling and my heart pounding. An absolutely gripping thriller.
#1-New York Times-bestselling author Louise Penny-
The Woman in the Window is a tour de force . A twisting, twisted odyssey inside one woman’s mind, her illusions, delusions, reality. It left my own mind reeling and my heart pounding. An absolutely gripping thriller.
#1-New York Times-bestselling author Louise Penny
Superior.
Twisted to the power of max. Hitchcockian suspense with a 21st century twist.”
bestselling author Val McDermid
Twisted to the power of max. Hitchcockian suspense with a 21st century twist.”
