Jane Isaac > Quotes

“I’ve always been captivated by what happens when extraordinary events touch the lives of ordinary people. For the most part, our lives are relatively untouched by the police. What happens if we are forced into such a situation? How would we react? My novels are detective fiction with a psychological edge, inspired by this fascination.”
― Jane Isaac

“the second directly opposite led initially to the lounge, following on to a double bedroom and small bathroom. This door was closed. The main entrance provided the only access to the flat, which occupied the first floor of the old house. The only access, she thought to herself. Whoever had forced this door would have”
― Jane Isaac, An Unfamiliar Murder

“lip”
― Jane Isaac, Before It's Too Late

“at the floor, cursing her clumsiness. As he returned, and started to sweep the shards of glass out of the thin pile carpet, she fastened her backpack and shot another look”
― Jane Isaac, An Unfamiliar Murder

“him again.” That thought hadn’t occurred to Anna. She pondered it for a moment, before she said, “Why do you think he was killed in my”
― Jane Isaac, An Unfamiliar Murder

“They never told you?” “Never.” “I can’t believe it.” He was shaking his head now, astonished. “All those times I was told by the services we would be reunited, be together again. They would arrange visits... Soon, always soon...”
― Jane Isaac, An Unfamiliar Murder