Silver medal - Best Fiction (Europe), Independent Publisher Book Awards 2019
Shortlisted - The Selfies 2019, London Book Fair
Finalist - Next Generation Indie Book Awards 2019
DO YOU OWE YOUR FAMILY YOUR LIFE?
When Grace's beloved sister Glory dies in a car crash, her life spirals out of control. She discovers Glory was indebted to a local crime lord and laundering money through her café. What's worse, Grace is now forced to take over.
Defying her anxiety, Grace will stop at nothing to save herself and those Glory left behind from the clutches of Glasgow's underworld. But her plans unravel when more family secrets emerge and Grace is driven to question everything she believed about her sister - even her death.
IN SERVITUDE is a gripping roller coaster of family, crime and betrayal. Perfect for lovers of page-turning suspense.
THE BOOK BLOGGERS ARE LOVING IT:
'The plot was perfectly paced, taut and gritty ... An excellent debut' Chapter In My Life crime fiction blog
'In Servitude is a dark and suspenseful read that draws you in and keeps you there.' By the Letter Book reviews
'A tense thriller, fast-paced and rather addictive. It's full of twists and turns, shocks and surprises. Once you start to read, you may well find it hard to put down!' Portobello Book Blog
'The suspense is mind-blowing. (5*)' The Book Decoder
'Fabulous psychological thriller. Fast read. Hard hitting. Loved it. (5*)' Shalini book reviews
'If you're looking for an excellent suspense novel to keep you on your toes, then you absolutely need to read this one. (4.5*)' A Lovely Book Affair reviews
'I'm obsessed with this plot. Twist after twist, this psychological suspense novel kept me hooked the entire time. (5*)' Jessica Belmont reviews
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@hkist Definitely, I would have said that but ran out of words. 😊 other books to get by Heleen Kist are In Servitude and Stay Mad, Sweetheart. Perfect books to buy now before the new one is released. They are highly recommended as well. Go on Readers treat yourselves. https://t.co/p8nGONhIdz
Author of shortlisted suspense novels. #KillerBodies - twisty locked gym mystery with a #KnivesOut flair Here for the book chat. 📖 Powered by hugs. 🤗 🇳🇱
I never reread books, so I'm doubly honoured that Ally has not only chosen to read my debut "In Servitude" a 2nd time, but is kind enough to confirm its still 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟! "has a nice pace set with hints of different types of genres making it a great read for any book lover" https://t.co/4GVb9zPQUY
'At its core is a fantastic story and it's told expertly.' author Jonathan Whitelaw
'I recommend this book. It's a page turner. The characters are interesting and challenge preconceptions. The story-line evolves constantly, never drags or slows down, and with Glasgow as the background, you get a sense that you're visiting somewhere new.' author Kaben Egan