'A truly gripping plot . . . E. V. Kelly's work will be a welcome addition to the Irish crime scene.'
- Sinead Crowley
'The characters jump off the page in this tense, claustrophobic and absolutely absorbing thriller. An assured debut from an impressive new voice.'
- Sam Blake
'The mystery is so well plotted that I was second guessing everything and every character. The book has a lyrical tone and it was like I was being carried along on the wave of a symphony . . . A chilling though magical read.'
- Patricia Gibney
'Compelling, clever and chilling . . . A powerful debut which keeps you guessing right to the very end.'
- Michele Forbes
'Breathtakingly paced . . . The plot is layered, complex and tense while remaining frighteningly plausible, leading to a final reveal that is deeply satisfying. E. V. Kelly is a writer to watch, and Her Last Words is a triumphant debut.'
- S. A. Dunphy
'Kelly is a stunning writer . . . The twists and turns of this narrative will have you feeling as anxious, suspicious, and culpable as its characters.'
- Elske Rahill
'Her Last Words is truly surprising. It starts one place and ends up somewhere else entirely, in a way that is original and demands reader attention.'
- Emily Hourican