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In Glass Houses
When everyone can see inside
A killer must hide in plain sight
'Utterly intriguing and wildly entertaining' Liz Nugent, author of THE STRANGE SALLY DIAMOND
'The most shockingly twistiest of twists!' Sam Blake, author of THE KILLING SENSE
''What a rollercoaster - twists and turns at every corner' Andrea Mara, author of SOMEONE IN THE ATTIC
'Keeps you guessing right until the end' Carmel Harrington, author of THE STOLEN CHILD
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Twenty years ago, Eddie's career as a journalist was destroyed by the Juliet Fox case.
Juliet was young and beautiful, born into the privileged world of the Manhattan elite. Pulled into their orbit by her investigation, Eddie discovered how far the rich and powerful are prepared to go when their way of life is threatened . . .
Eddie has always known that the wrong man was made the scapegoat for Juliet's murder. So when a new luxury sky-rise is opened by Juliet's father, just metres from where her body was discovered two decades before, Eddie can't resist finding her way in, back into a world where dangerous people operate in the shadows, and anyone might kill to keep a secret safe.
A killer must hide in plain sight
'Utterly intriguing and wildly entertaining' Liz Nugent, author of THE STRANGE SALLY DIAMOND
'The most shockingly twistiest of twists!' Sam Blake, author of THE KILLING SENSE
''What a rollercoaster - twists and turns at every corner' Andrea Mara, author of SOMEONE IN THE ATTIC
'Keeps you guessing right until the end' Carmel Harrington, author of THE STOLEN CHILD
___________
Twenty years ago, Eddie's career as a journalist was destroyed by the Juliet Fox case.
Juliet was young and beautiful, born into the privileged world of the Manhattan elite. Pulled into their orbit by her investigation, Eddie discovered how far the rich and powerful are prepared to go when their way of life is threatened . . .
Eddie has always known that the wrong man was made the scapegoat for Juliet's murder. So when a new luxury sky-rise is opened by Juliet's father, just metres from where her body was discovered two decades before, Eddie can't resist finding her way in, back into a world where dangerous people operate in the shadows, and anyone might kill to keep a secret safe.
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November 5, 2025
4+
People in glasshouses should not throw stones… Or murder someone.
Twenty years ago, Juliet Fox, daughter of super wealthy Bryant Fox, is murdered in the back alley of their Upper West Side mansion after a party thrown by her friend Samsara Blackwell. The police swoop quickly to make an arrest but as these are rich and enormously privileged people, it’s highly debatable they’ve got the actual perpetrator. Journalist Eddie Wright doesn’t believe so, strongly of the opinion that this man is made a scapegoat. In the present day, property developer Bryant Fox has created a luxury glass house high-rise, complete with sky pool, in honour of his daughter and Eddie seizes an opportunity to get to the truth. However, dangerous people hide in its luxury shadows and it’s fair to say they’ll stop at nothing to keep the truth buried. The story is told from several points of view, people of varied and contrasting backgrounds which works well.
This is a really good novel which has me hooked from the start as it appears nothing is quite what it seems and the truth is as elusive as quicksilver. The deeper the plot goes and digs each backstory confirms this as most individuals have something to hide. The characterisation is excellent, most are not likeable the exception being the driven truth seeker in Eddie. She is the standout character for me.
It’s heartbreaking in places, in others the arrogant expectations of the privileged makes me angry. It’s brittle dreams versus brutal reality, hope versus the powerfully influential whose vindictive behaviour leaves a great deal to be desired, truth versus lies, the innocent versus the very guilty and at its heart, there’s tragedy. There’s some very good social commentary that is very thought provoking.
It’s an atmospheric read with ghosts and dark shadows of the past and much collateral damage, set in a building whose appearance is sparkling and glamorous. The glass house feels like a character in its own right and not necessarily a good one being both claustrophobic and watchful with its lack of privacy. All that glitters is not necessarily golden.
It builds to a scarcely breathe and very tense ending, with multiple twists and an unpredictable ending. Highly recommended.
With thanks to NetGalley and especially to Little Brown Book Group for the much appreciated early copy in return for an honest review.
People in glasshouses should not throw stones… Or murder someone.
Twenty years ago, Juliet Fox, daughter of super wealthy Bryant Fox, is murdered in the back alley of their Upper West Side mansion after a party thrown by her friend Samsara Blackwell. The police swoop quickly to make an arrest but as these are rich and enormously privileged people, it’s highly debatable they’ve got the actual perpetrator. Journalist Eddie Wright doesn’t believe so, strongly of the opinion that this man is made a scapegoat. In the present day, property developer Bryant Fox has created a luxury glass house high-rise, complete with sky pool, in honour of his daughter and Eddie seizes an opportunity to get to the truth. However, dangerous people hide in its luxury shadows and it’s fair to say they’ll stop at nothing to keep the truth buried. The story is told from several points of view, people of varied and contrasting backgrounds which works well.
This is a really good novel which has me hooked from the start as it appears nothing is quite what it seems and the truth is as elusive as quicksilver. The deeper the plot goes and digs each backstory confirms this as most individuals have something to hide. The characterisation is excellent, most are not likeable the exception being the driven truth seeker in Eddie. She is the standout character for me.
It’s heartbreaking in places, in others the arrogant expectations of the privileged makes me angry. It’s brittle dreams versus brutal reality, hope versus the powerfully influential whose vindictive behaviour leaves a great deal to be desired, truth versus lies, the innocent versus the very guilty and at its heart, there’s tragedy. There’s some very good social commentary that is very thought provoking.
It’s an atmospheric read with ghosts and dark shadows of the past and much collateral damage, set in a building whose appearance is sparkling and glamorous. The glass house feels like a character in its own right and not necessarily a good one being both claustrophobic and watchful with its lack of privacy. All that glitters is not necessarily golden.
It builds to a scarcely breathe and very tense ending, with multiple twists and an unpredictable ending. Highly recommended.
With thanks to NetGalley and especially to Little Brown Book Group for the much appreciated early copy in return for an honest review.
January 24, 2026
I really enjoyed this, dark secrets, past mistakes, elite of Manhattan in a glass building? Yes please! So clever, I did guess some of the twists but it didn’t take away from how much I loved the book. It was brilliantly executed!
February 15, 2026
#NetGalley
Twenty years ago, the Juliet Fox case was all anyone could talk about. A young woman, born into a privileged Manhattan life, murdered one night. One young man, sentenced for a crime many suspect he did not commit, including journalist Eddie who bet her career on it,
Now, this circle of Manhattan’s elite are back on Eddie’s radar as Juliet’s father opens a new luxury sky-rise apartment building just a stones throw away from where Juliet’s body was found. Eddie is adamant to redeem her career and her life by covering the opening and making her way back into a world where money buys silence and everyone has a secret.
I have devoured Edel Coffey’s two previous novels Breaking Point, and In Her Place, and this one was no different. The author’s writing style is right up my street. I LOVE a book with multiple Points of View, but not too many POV’s that leave you trying to keep up with who everyone is. Edel nailed it in the book. That, coupled with short chapters kept me engaged the whole way through, kept the pace of the story at a great speed, and genuinely had me finishing this book in a short few days.
I loved the New York setting, the mix of Manhattan’s elite with those from far less privileged backgrounds, and the dual timeline that made the story all the more intriguing.
If you’ve enjoyed Edel Coffey’s books in the past, you will be sure to enjoy this one. It is the perfect mix of crime and murder, and a study of how people act when they are under pressure.
With sincere thanks to the author, publisher @littlebrownbookgroup_uk and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and honestly review an advanced ecopy of In Glass Houses.
In Glass Houses is available to buy now.
Twenty years ago, the Juliet Fox case was all anyone could talk about. A young woman, born into a privileged Manhattan life, murdered one night. One young man, sentenced for a crime many suspect he did not commit, including journalist Eddie who bet her career on it,
Now, this circle of Manhattan’s elite are back on Eddie’s radar as Juliet’s father opens a new luxury sky-rise apartment building just a stones throw away from where Juliet’s body was found. Eddie is adamant to redeem her career and her life by covering the opening and making her way back into a world where money buys silence and everyone has a secret.
I have devoured Edel Coffey’s two previous novels Breaking Point, and In Her Place, and this one was no different. The author’s writing style is right up my street. I LOVE a book with multiple Points of View, but not too many POV’s that leave you trying to keep up with who everyone is. Edel nailed it in the book. That, coupled with short chapters kept me engaged the whole way through, kept the pace of the story at a great speed, and genuinely had me finishing this book in a short few days.
I loved the New York setting, the mix of Manhattan’s elite with those from far less privileged backgrounds, and the dual timeline that made the story all the more intriguing.
If you’ve enjoyed Edel Coffey’s books in the past, you will be sure to enjoy this one. It is the perfect mix of crime and murder, and a study of how people act when they are under pressure.
With sincere thanks to the author, publisher @littlebrownbookgroup_uk and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and honestly review an advanced ecopy of In Glass Houses.
In Glass Houses is available to buy now.
February 15, 2026
I read Breaking Point by Edel Coffey in 2022 which was her debut, and it was such a memorable book that I've been looking forward to reading another by her since.
In Glass Houses is another gripping thriller that's easy to get into.
The glass house concept is brilliant, as from the start we get a glimpse into all these lives, with nowhere to hide. And when we start to see how everyone is interconnected, your intrigue only increases.
The story is told through multiple POVs. The chapter names stumped me at first as there is a man named Vivian and a woman named Eddie which really baffled me for a while. But once my head accepted who was who, I was excited to keep turning the pages.
I don't always enjoy thrillers about rich characters and their privileges, but there's a great balance here of rich people's problems and other characters who want to bring them back down to earth.
Eddie, Dave and Cleo, in particular, are a great trio to follow - a barrister, a journalist and the wrongfully accused - as we follow a tense journey to find out the truth.
If you enjoy thrillers about dark secrets, hidden pasts, and the lengths the elite will go to, then you're sure to enjoy this!
Coffey is such a sharp writer, easily drawing you in with these engaging characters and layers of twists. I highly recommend!
In Glass Houses is another gripping thriller that's easy to get into.
The glass house concept is brilliant, as from the start we get a glimpse into all these lives, with nowhere to hide. And when we start to see how everyone is interconnected, your intrigue only increases.
The story is told through multiple POVs. The chapter names stumped me at first as there is a man named Vivian and a woman named Eddie which really baffled me for a while. But once my head accepted who was who, I was excited to keep turning the pages.
I don't always enjoy thrillers about rich characters and their privileges, but there's a great balance here of rich people's problems and other characters who want to bring them back down to earth.
Eddie, Dave and Cleo, in particular, are a great trio to follow - a barrister, a journalist and the wrongfully accused - as we follow a tense journey to find out the truth.
If you enjoy thrillers about dark secrets, hidden pasts, and the lengths the elite will go to, then you're sure to enjoy this!
Coffey is such a sharp writer, easily drawing you in with these engaging characters and layers of twists. I highly recommend!
February 5, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
In Glass Houses by Edel Coffey is an addictive thriller that pulls you straight into a world of wealth, power, and buried secrets. Told from multiple points of view,
the story starts to fall together and is full of twists you won’t see coming. A smart, compulsive read that lingers long after the final page. 📚
Description: Twenty years ago,
Eddie's career as a journalist was destroyed by the Juliet Fox case. Juliet was young and beautiful, born into the privileged world of the Manhattan elite. Pulled into their orbit by her investigation, Eddie discovered how far the rich and powerful are prepared to go when their way of life is threatened... Eddie has always known that the wrong man was made the scapegoat for Juliet's murder. So when a new luxury sky-rise is opened by Juliet's father, just metres from where her body was discovered two decades before, Eddie can't resist finding her way in, back into a world where dangerous people operate in the shadows, and anyone might kill to keep a secret safe.
Thank you to NetGalley and Little, Brown Book Group (UK) for an advanced copy 🫶🏻
Out February 12th and I highly recommend grabbing a copy⭐️
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Firstly thank you @netgalley for kindly allowing me an early copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. I have read all of Edel Coffey's books, I especially adored Breaking Point so I was excited to read In Glass Houses and it definitely didn't disappoint. This is a brilliant twisty page turner full of intrigue and I thoroughly enjoyed this one!
In Glass Houses is mainly set in a fancy upper New York building, made for the elite built entirely of glass. Twenty years ago Eddie's career as a journalist was destroyed by the Juliet Fox case. Juliet was extremely privileged and born into the world of Manhattan elite and a building tycoon father. Eddie during the investigation makes the conclusion that the wrong man went down for the murder and even twenty years later she hasn't let the case go. The book is set twenty years later, when her father, in her honour has built this extravagant new sky high building. Eddie is tasked with writing a piece about this new building and she can't help but reopen the murder from twenty years ago since so many people from then are living in this new building.
The book is full of secrets and intrigue which I love in a thriller. Another feature I love in some books is multiple points of view and in this book, it works brilliantly shedding light on different characters, their thoughts, background and motives in the story with being repetitive which can sometimes happen in books with multiple POVs. I especially loved Vivian and Eddie's chapters, both are such lovable characters that bring so much to the story. Eddie is such a badass in this, not letting anything get in her way of finding out the truth.
The book really delves into how far the rich will go to cover something up. It also examines the imbalance between the rich and poor in these "glass houses" constantly under surveillance. The glass houses concept is fascinating with the residents constantly on display. Overall, a brilliant thriller that I would recommend!
In Glass Houses is mainly set in a fancy upper New York building, made for the elite built entirely of glass. Twenty years ago Eddie's career as a journalist was destroyed by the Juliet Fox case. Juliet was extremely privileged and born into the world of Manhattan elite and a building tycoon father. Eddie during the investigation makes the conclusion that the wrong man went down for the murder and even twenty years later she hasn't let the case go. The book is set twenty years later, when her father, in her honour has built this extravagant new sky high building. Eddie is tasked with writing a piece about this new building and she can't help but reopen the murder from twenty years ago since so many people from then are living in this new building.
The book is full of secrets and intrigue which I love in a thriller. Another feature I love in some books is multiple points of view and in this book, it works brilliantly shedding light on different characters, their thoughts, background and motives in the story with being repetitive which can sometimes happen in books with multiple POVs. I especially loved Vivian and Eddie's chapters, both are such lovable characters that bring so much to the story. Eddie is such a badass in this, not letting anything get in her way of finding out the truth.
The book really delves into how far the rich will go to cover something up. It also examines the imbalance between the rich and poor in these "glass houses" constantly under surveillance. The glass houses concept is fascinating with the residents constantly on display. Overall, a brilliant thriller that I would recommend!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Glitz, Glamour, Guilt and Grief!
What an enthralling read!
Journalist Eddie’s past and present collide in this high-stakes thriller, ignited by the grand opening of an elite apartment block twenty years after her career was sacrificed for the truth that was never believed.
Can she finally prove her worth and exonerate a wrongly convicted man? The story is a whirlwind of glitz and glamour, yet beneath the surface lies a dark exploration of the blurred lines between family, loyalty, and justice.
By weaving together multiple viewpoints and timelines, Edel Coffey keeps us perpetually off-balance.
Just as you think you’ve unravelled the mystery, the narrative shifts gears and races in a new direction.
It is a fantastic, twisty read that expertly questions our perceptions of the truth and the consequences of our actions.
My thanks to Netgalley and Sphere for the privilege of an early copy. This is my own opinion.
Publication date 12 February.
What an enthralling read!
Journalist Eddie’s past and present collide in this high-stakes thriller, ignited by the grand opening of an elite apartment block twenty years after her career was sacrificed for the truth that was never believed.
Can she finally prove her worth and exonerate a wrongly convicted man? The story is a whirlwind of glitz and glamour, yet beneath the surface lies a dark exploration of the blurred lines between family, loyalty, and justice.
By weaving together multiple viewpoints and timelines, Edel Coffey keeps us perpetually off-balance.
Just as you think you’ve unravelled the mystery, the narrative shifts gears and races in a new direction.
It is a fantastic, twisty read that expertly questions our perceptions of the truth and the consequences of our actions.
My thanks to Netgalley and Sphere for the privilege of an early copy. This is my own opinion.
Publication date 12 February.
November 17, 2025
A deliciously twisty mystery with many characters and two time frames! Eddie is a journalist who has been investigating the murder of Juliet, a rich young student, an event that occurred 20 years earlier. Dave was convicted on flimsy evidence and served time in prison , despite claiming his innocence. Eddie decides to run a feature on the murder and try and solve it once and for all as she feels there has been a cover up which has even affected her own life and career.
Dave is now living in a huge glass tower block as one of the “charity” renters. The block is owned by the father of Juliet and is thus connected to the original murder, seemingly built in her honour.
As well as Eddie’s first person narration, the reader also gets to hear the voice of Cleo, a lawyer who has reasons of her own to reinvestigate the case. Cleo herself lives in one of the apartments in the same glass block.
We also meet Vivian, doorman of the block, who seems to know a lot more than he lets on. Again all this is told in the first person so the reader is unsure how reliable the narration really is.
As the novel progresses it becomes clear that all involved have something to hide and it becomes hard to trust any of the main characters. The only one who appears honest is Eddie but she makes little progress in the investigation until the final shocking pages.
I kept thinking of the proverb “ People in glasshouses………” as I read the book and by the end I realised how clever the title was!
This was an enjoyable and extremely twisty read. I found the ending strangely unsatisfactory- maybe my innate sense of justice. However I feel that it is one of those books that will stay in my head long after I have finished it. This is definitely a novel with a cleverly constructed plot which leaves everyone guessing until the final pages.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for my advance copy.
Dave is now living in a huge glass tower block as one of the “charity” renters. The block is owned by the father of Juliet and is thus connected to the original murder, seemingly built in her honour.
As well as Eddie’s first person narration, the reader also gets to hear the voice of Cleo, a lawyer who has reasons of her own to reinvestigate the case. Cleo herself lives in one of the apartments in the same glass block.
We also meet Vivian, doorman of the block, who seems to know a lot more than he lets on. Again all this is told in the first person so the reader is unsure how reliable the narration really is.
As the novel progresses it becomes clear that all involved have something to hide and it becomes hard to trust any of the main characters. The only one who appears honest is Eddie but she makes little progress in the investigation until the final shocking pages.
I kept thinking of the proverb “ People in glasshouses………” as I read the book and by the end I realised how clever the title was!
This was an enjoyable and extremely twisty read. I found the ending strangely unsatisfactory- maybe my innate sense of justice. However I feel that it is one of those books that will stay in my head long after I have finished it. This is definitely a novel with a cleverly constructed plot which leaves everyone guessing until the final pages.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for my advance copy.
December 22, 2025
In Glass Houses
By Edel Coffey
Thank you NetGalley for the arc
I was eagerly waiting for this one from Edel Coffey as I loved her previous books, Breaking Point and In Her Shoes and this did not disappoint. This is a page turner with so many twists and turns and an ending I did not see coming.
Twenty years ago, journalist Eddie covered a story involving the death of a rich girl Juliet. Dave was committed of the crime and served his time in prison.
Juliet’s wealthy father built a block of high rise luxurious apartments in his daughter’s honour. Dave is currently living in this block. Eddie was not convinced that Dave was the culprit in Juliet’s murder and twenty years later, Eddie enters the block with a view of writing a commemorative piece for Juliet’s anniversary, however, secrets begin to unravel and we find with glass houses, there is always someone lurking and watching and knows the full details of what happened on the fateful night of Juliet’s death.
This book had so many perspectives, written in a dual timeline, this page turner is unputdownable.
Highly recommend
By Edel Coffey
Thank you NetGalley for the arc
I was eagerly waiting for this one from Edel Coffey as I loved her previous books, Breaking Point and In Her Shoes and this did not disappoint. This is a page turner with so many twists and turns and an ending I did not see coming.
Twenty years ago, journalist Eddie covered a story involving the death of a rich girl Juliet. Dave was committed of the crime and served his time in prison.
Juliet’s wealthy father built a block of high rise luxurious apartments in his daughter’s honour. Dave is currently living in this block. Eddie was not convinced that Dave was the culprit in Juliet’s murder and twenty years later, Eddie enters the block with a view of writing a commemorative piece for Juliet’s anniversary, however, secrets begin to unravel and we find with glass houses, there is always someone lurking and watching and knows the full details of what happened on the fateful night of Juliet’s death.
This book had so many perspectives, written in a dual timeline, this page turner is unputdownable.
Highly recommend
February 18, 2026
In Glass Houses by Edel Coffey published February 12th with Hachette Ireland and is described as ‘a propulsive thriller about power and privilege set in wealthy New York society’.
Whiplash is the word that immediately comes to mind after finishing this very complex and layered tale. If you enjoy a good twist in your read then In Glass Houses might just be the book for you. Set in New York amidst the glitz and glamour of the elite, Edel Coffey takes us into the dark side with plenty of lies, deceit, greed, abuse and murder. Despicable people, with no self-awareness, abound as they gather to celebrate the opening of a new sky high development in Manhattan. This is the ultimate address for those who want to be seen, literally, as to live in this building resembles that of a very large fish tank. Strict rules about window coverings are part of the deal, when a purchase is made, leaving everyone quite exposed. This would normally be considered quite risqué but some wealthy folk do love to show-off their successes to the masses.
The developer, Bryant Fox, is a man whose daughter, Julia, was cruelly left for dead, as a teenager, in a case that had the general public enthralled many years previously. A young student had been imprisoned for the murder of Julia Fox but one person never truly believed he was guilty and still believes that justice is out there. Eddie has been living a stagnant existence for years. Following her investigation into Julia Fox’s death, her position as a journalist was damaged. Her employer was unhappy with how she subjected those in power to her provoking methods and she was moved from her successful role, downgraded to social diarist, a job she abhorred. But it is not without its benefits, as Eddie discovers, when she gets an invite to the opening night of the Sky Building and Sky Pool. Her nose itches as she suddenly realises that this may be her route in to finally unravelling the truth about Julia Fox’s death and to help exonerate the young man who took the fall all those years ago.
Eddie is tenacious. Not without her faults, her brash nature does rub plenty up the wrong way but she is determined to uncover the truth and is relentless in her search for the real killer of Julia Fox. Reputation is everything to those who move in the upper echelons of society but Eddie is at a point, in both her life and her career, where she is unafraid to ruffle feathers. The beginning of her search uncovers a few surprising details but, when a dead body is discovered, Eddie knows that there are secrets buried very deep that need to be revealed. Despicable and unsettling scenes are played out via flashbacks, as the chapters jump back and forth over time, and there are a few questionable moments that you just have to choose to accept in order to progress with the story. This approach could have the potential to cause confusion, so you do need your wits about you when reading this novel – you have been warned!
In Glass Houses is packed with shocking reveals and head-spinning twists. Terrible people with toxic attitudes, and one feisty journalist fighting against the tide, combine to deliver a fast-paced read with high voltage drama, all equating to another sure-fire hit for Edel Coffey!!
My Rating ~ 3.5*
Whiplash is the word that immediately comes to mind after finishing this very complex and layered tale. If you enjoy a good twist in your read then In Glass Houses might just be the book for you. Set in New York amidst the glitz and glamour of the elite, Edel Coffey takes us into the dark side with plenty of lies, deceit, greed, abuse and murder. Despicable people, with no self-awareness, abound as they gather to celebrate the opening of a new sky high development in Manhattan. This is the ultimate address for those who want to be seen, literally, as to live in this building resembles that of a very large fish tank. Strict rules about window coverings are part of the deal, when a purchase is made, leaving everyone quite exposed. This would normally be considered quite risqué but some wealthy folk do love to show-off their successes to the masses.
The developer, Bryant Fox, is a man whose daughter, Julia, was cruelly left for dead, as a teenager, in a case that had the general public enthralled many years previously. A young student had been imprisoned for the murder of Julia Fox but one person never truly believed he was guilty and still believes that justice is out there. Eddie has been living a stagnant existence for years. Following her investigation into Julia Fox’s death, her position as a journalist was damaged. Her employer was unhappy with how she subjected those in power to her provoking methods and she was moved from her successful role, downgraded to social diarist, a job she abhorred. But it is not without its benefits, as Eddie discovers, when she gets an invite to the opening night of the Sky Building and Sky Pool. Her nose itches as she suddenly realises that this may be her route in to finally unravelling the truth about Julia Fox’s death and to help exonerate the young man who took the fall all those years ago.
Eddie is tenacious. Not without her faults, her brash nature does rub plenty up the wrong way but she is determined to uncover the truth and is relentless in her search for the real killer of Julia Fox. Reputation is everything to those who move in the upper echelons of society but Eddie is at a point, in both her life and her career, where she is unafraid to ruffle feathers. The beginning of her search uncovers a few surprising details but, when a dead body is discovered, Eddie knows that there are secrets buried very deep that need to be revealed. Despicable and unsettling scenes are played out via flashbacks, as the chapters jump back and forth over time, and there are a few questionable moments that you just have to choose to accept in order to progress with the story. This approach could have the potential to cause confusion, so you do need your wits about you when reading this novel – you have been warned!
In Glass Houses is packed with shocking reveals and head-spinning twists. Terrible people with toxic attitudes, and one feisty journalist fighting against the tide, combine to deliver a fast-paced read with high voltage drama, all equating to another sure-fire hit for Edel Coffey!!
My Rating ~ 3.5*
February 15, 2026
EXCERPT: EDDIE
When the elevator doors parted I was met with a vast view of the cityscape, twinkling over the sky pool.
I caught my breath. Much as I hated to admit it, it really was something. Two servers held silver platters of drinks towards me as I stepped out of the elevator. I took a bottle of beer and allowed the magic of this city to take me over, just for a minute.
Vivian stayed inside the elevator. 'Enjoy your evening, Ms Wright,' he said, as the elevator doors whispered shut.
I looked around and it was like a fairy tale. Across the sky pool I could see into apartments as people got on with their evenings. I forced myself to look away. I scanned the terrace instead and saw so many people from the past, from Juliet's past, that it made my head swim as if I was underwater. I stepped forward and it felt like stepping off a cliff.
ABOUT 'IN GLASS HOUSES': When everyone can see inside
A killer must hide in plain sight
Twenty years ago, Eddie's career as a journalist was destroyed by the Juliet Fox case.
Juliet was young and beautiful, born into the privileged world of the Manhattan elite. Pulled into their orbit by her investigation, Eddie discovered how far the rich and powerful are prepared to go when their way of life is threatened . . .
Eddie has always known that the wrong man was made the scapegoat for Juliet's murder. So when a new luxury sky-rise is opened by Juliet's father, just metres from where her body was discovered two decades before, Eddie can't resist finding her way in, back into a world where dangerous people operate in the shadows, and anyone might kill to keep a secret safe.
MY THOUGHTS: They say money can't buy you love but the thing money really can't buy you is common sense
In Glass Houses is a story built on shifting sands. It is unpredictable and erratic. Every time I thought I knew something, the certainty slipped away like sand through my fingers - right to the very last page.
Told mainly from three different perspectives - Eddie, Cleo, a lawyer, and Vivian, the doorman - is a dark tale of secrets and coverups spanning two decades. Secrets and coverups Eddie has spent all that time trying to uncover at the cost of both her marriage and her career.
Eddie is the standout character. She is driven and principled. She is her own worst enemy.
At the opening of the prestigious and elite new luxury sky-rise apartment blocks, past and present collide and Eddie finds herself involved in another death; one that has connections to the past.
Dark and twisty, the privileged upper class don't come off well. Coffey has drawn brilliantly crafted characters, most of whom will make your hackles rise.
An atmospheric and brilliantly executed novel.
⭐⭐⭐⭐.2
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MEET THE AUTHOR: EDEL COFFEY is an Irish journalist and broadcaster. She lives in Galway with her husband and children.
DISCLOSURE: Thank you to Little Brown Book Group UK, Sphere via NetGalley for providing a DRC of In Glass Houses by Edel Coffey for review. All opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own personal opinions.
When the elevator doors parted I was met with a vast view of the cityscape, twinkling over the sky pool.
I caught my breath. Much as I hated to admit it, it really was something. Two servers held silver platters of drinks towards me as I stepped out of the elevator. I took a bottle of beer and allowed the magic of this city to take me over, just for a minute.
Vivian stayed inside the elevator. 'Enjoy your evening, Ms Wright,' he said, as the elevator doors whispered shut.
I looked around and it was like a fairy tale. Across the sky pool I could see into apartments as people got on with their evenings. I forced myself to look away. I scanned the terrace instead and saw so many people from the past, from Juliet's past, that it made my head swim as if I was underwater. I stepped forward and it felt like stepping off a cliff.
ABOUT 'IN GLASS HOUSES': When everyone can see inside
A killer must hide in plain sight
Twenty years ago, Eddie's career as a journalist was destroyed by the Juliet Fox case.
Juliet was young and beautiful, born into the privileged world of the Manhattan elite. Pulled into their orbit by her investigation, Eddie discovered how far the rich and powerful are prepared to go when their way of life is threatened . . .
Eddie has always known that the wrong man was made the scapegoat for Juliet's murder. So when a new luxury sky-rise is opened by Juliet's father, just metres from where her body was discovered two decades before, Eddie can't resist finding her way in, back into a world where dangerous people operate in the shadows, and anyone might kill to keep a secret safe.
MY THOUGHTS: They say money can't buy you love but the thing money really can't buy you is common sense
In Glass Houses is a story built on shifting sands. It is unpredictable and erratic. Every time I thought I knew something, the certainty slipped away like sand through my fingers - right to the very last page.
Told mainly from three different perspectives - Eddie, Cleo, a lawyer, and Vivian, the doorman - is a dark tale of secrets and coverups spanning two decades. Secrets and coverups Eddie has spent all that time trying to uncover at the cost of both her marriage and her career.
Eddie is the standout character. She is driven and principled. She is her own worst enemy.
At the opening of the prestigious and elite new luxury sky-rise apartment blocks, past and present collide and Eddie finds herself involved in another death; one that has connections to the past.
Dark and twisty, the privileged upper class don't come off well. Coffey has drawn brilliantly crafted characters, most of whom will make your hackles rise.
An atmospheric and brilliantly executed novel.
⭐⭐⭐⭐.2
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MEET THE AUTHOR: EDEL COFFEY is an Irish journalist and broadcaster. She lives in Galway with her husband and children.
DISCLOSURE: Thank you to Little Brown Book Group UK, Sphere via NetGalley for providing a DRC of In Glass Houses by Edel Coffey for review. All opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own personal opinions.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
In Glass Houses is an exceptionally clever and compelling crime thriller that blends sleek, contemporary suspense with a deeper, more unsettling moral undercurrent. Edel Coffey takes readers behind the polished façade of a luxury high‑rise complex, revealing the secrets, tensions, and quiet fractures hidden behind its glass walls.
The story moves fluidly between the present day and events from twenty years earlier, and this dual‑timeline structure works beautifully. Each return to the past adds weight and nuance, tightening the tension and gradually exposing the truth that has been buried for decades.
At the heart of the novel are Eddie, a journalist driven by instinct and an unshakeable sense that something isn’t adding up, and Cleo, a lawyer whose controlled exterior hides her own complicated history. Their perspectives complement and challenge each other, creating a dynamic that propels the narrative forward while raising thoughtful questions about loyalty, responsibility, and the cost of telling, or withholding, the truth.
The author uses the high‑rise setting brilliantly. The building becomes a metaphor for transparency and secrecy, privilege and vulnerability, safety and illusion. It’s a world where everything looks pristine from the outside, yet every character is carrying something fragile, hidden, or morally ambiguous.
What truly elevates the novel is its exploration of morality and the book makes you think asking the reader to consider how far we should go to protect the people we care about, and whether doing the “right” thing is always as clear‑cut as it seems.
Atmospheric, intelligent, and quietly provocative, In Glass Houses is a standout thriller that lingers long after the final page. Perfect for readers who enjoy crime fiction with emotional depth and ethical complexity.
The story moves fluidly between the present day and events from twenty years earlier, and this dual‑timeline structure works beautifully. Each return to the past adds weight and nuance, tightening the tension and gradually exposing the truth that has been buried for decades.
At the heart of the novel are Eddie, a journalist driven by instinct and an unshakeable sense that something isn’t adding up, and Cleo, a lawyer whose controlled exterior hides her own complicated history. Their perspectives complement and challenge each other, creating a dynamic that propels the narrative forward while raising thoughtful questions about loyalty, responsibility, and the cost of telling, or withholding, the truth.
The author uses the high‑rise setting brilliantly. The building becomes a metaphor for transparency and secrecy, privilege and vulnerability, safety and illusion. It’s a world where everything looks pristine from the outside, yet every character is carrying something fragile, hidden, or morally ambiguous.
What truly elevates the novel is its exploration of morality and the book makes you think asking the reader to consider how far we should go to protect the people we care about, and whether doing the “right” thing is always as clear‑cut as it seems.
Atmospheric, intelligent, and quietly provocative, In Glass Houses is a standout thriller that lingers long after the final page. Perfect for readers who enjoy crime fiction with emotional depth and ethical complexity.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Eddie, a journalist, had her career ruined twenty years ago by the Juliet Fox case. Juliet, who was born into the privileged Manhattan elite, was murdered by a man who Eddie knows was wrongly convicted. When she gets the chance to return she can’t resist finding her way back in, but dangerous people want to keep their secrets safe.
I enjoyed the last book I read by this author so was looking forward to reading another. This ended up being a well written story and I enjoyed discovering the secrets and turns the story took. The characters were also strongly developed. Saying that, the overall story is quite complex, with a lot of different voices and timeframes, which at times hindered my enjoyment due to mainly being focused on trying to follow what was going on. I also feel that it lacked the suspense needed to be fully gripped. This wasn’t a bad book overall, just not a favourite of mine. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this copy in return for an honest review.
I enjoyed the last book I read by this author so was looking forward to reading another. This ended up being a well written story and I enjoyed discovering the secrets and turns the story took. The characters were also strongly developed. Saying that, the overall story is quite complex, with a lot of different voices and timeframes, which at times hindered my enjoyment due to mainly being focused on trying to follow what was going on. I also feel that it lacked the suspense needed to be fully gripped. This wasn’t a bad book overall, just not a favourite of mine. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this copy in return for an honest review.
October 28, 2025
Set around a new high rise building in midtown Manhattan, In Glass Houses sees the past and present collide. An old murder, never fully resolved, still haunts journalist Eddie. She is sure the man convicted was innocent and remains determined to find the truth. But the rich families involved, lawyers and property developers, had a perfect scapegoat.
The new building sees several of the main characters from the old case brought together, in ways that are never quite clarified. Eddie and her ex Cleo, a leading lawyer, rekindle their romance and work together. But there are a lot of secrets, and many of the characters are not telling the full truth.
In Glass Houses is a good read told from multiple points of view. The characters are well developed, if generally unlikable, although there are one or two coincidences in the plotting.
The new building sees several of the main characters from the old case brought together, in ways that are never quite clarified. Eddie and her ex Cleo, a leading lawyer, rekindle their romance and work together. But there are a lot of secrets, and many of the characters are not telling the full truth.
In Glass Houses is a good read told from multiple points of view. The characters are well developed, if generally unlikable, although there are one or two coincidences in the plotting.
November 3, 2025
I loved Edel Coffey’s debut Breaking Point and have been eagerly reading each new book since…
In Glass Houses is set in a prestigious New York high-rise apartment complex, there’s money, generational wealth and power. Eddie Wright is journalist, she’s there to do a piece on the apartments, she’s got history with one of the tenants who was dubiously convicted of a crime that she covered many years ago. There’s a suspicious s*icide, and the prologue reveals there’ll be a body in the pool.
There’s a lot going on, past and present, and a lot of characters. It wouldn’t hurt to keep a list of names and relationships.
It kept me engaged rather than thrilled. I can’t say I loved it but it kept me reading.
The character writing for the main characters was my favourite thing about it.
Thank to Netgalley and Little, Brown Book Group UK
In Glass Houses is set in a prestigious New York high-rise apartment complex, there’s money, generational wealth and power. Eddie Wright is journalist, she’s there to do a piece on the apartments, she’s got history with one of the tenants who was dubiously convicted of a crime that she covered many years ago. There’s a suspicious s*icide, and the prologue reveals there’ll be a body in the pool.
There’s a lot going on, past and present, and a lot of characters. It wouldn’t hurt to keep a list of names and relationships.
It kept me engaged rather than thrilled. I can’t say I loved it but it kept me reading.
The character writing for the main characters was my favourite thing about it.
Thank to Netgalley and Little, Brown Book Group UK
December 5, 2025
Perception and perspective — that’s the trick of it.
All that glass… and somehow you still can’t see the full picture.
Eddie, our sharply written, brilliantly human main character, is a journalist who covered a murder twenty years ago. Now she’s back, standing inside the shiny new building where the body was found — like déjà vu with worse lighting.
And here’s the thing: every person you meet in this story looks crystal-clear at first glance… until they absolutely do not. Behind all that glass, no one is quite what they seem, and every reveal feels like someone’s wiping another smudge off the window.
Don’t be fooled. Transparency is just good marketing — and someone always ends up cleaning the mess when the cracks start to show.
My thanks to NetGalley and Little Brown Book Group UK for the ARC of “In Glass Houses” by Edel Coffey
All that glass… and somehow you still can’t see the full picture.
Eddie, our sharply written, brilliantly human main character, is a journalist who covered a murder twenty years ago. Now she’s back, standing inside the shiny new building where the body was found — like déjà vu with worse lighting.
And here’s the thing: every person you meet in this story looks crystal-clear at first glance… until they absolutely do not. Behind all that glass, no one is quite what they seem, and every reveal feels like someone’s wiping another smudge off the window.
Don’t be fooled. Transparency is just good marketing — and someone always ends up cleaning the mess when the cracks start to show.
My thanks to NetGalley and Little Brown Book Group UK for the ARC of “In Glass Houses” by Edel Coffey
December 20, 2025
This is a complex story with plenty of loose threads, at times forming knots, which must be carefully navigated in order to understand the full picture.
The grand opening of a Manhattan hotel is to be a glittering affair involving stars and celebrities, so a journalist who found herself out of favour due to her role in events nearly two decades ago is surprised to receive an invite. But there is more to the invitation than meets the eye...
Told using multiple POV, this is an interesting story with a cracker of a twist in the tail. The quality of the writing however, does at times feel a little uneven. Hence it gets 3.5 stars, just missing 4.
I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
The grand opening of a Manhattan hotel is to be a glittering affair involving stars and celebrities, so a journalist who found herself out of favour due to her role in events nearly two decades ago is surprised to receive an invite. But there is more to the invitation than meets the eye...
Told using multiple POV, this is an interesting story with a cracker of a twist in the tail. The quality of the writing however, does at times feel a little uneven. Hence it gets 3.5 stars, just missing 4.
I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
January 15, 2026
In Glasses Houses by Edel Coffey is a fascinating insight into the rich and powerful of the elite of Manhattan. Twenty years ago Eddie’s career as a journalist was destroyed by the Juliet Fox murder case. Now twenty years on Eddie is invited to the opening of a new high rise building near to where Juliet was killed. Pulled back into their orbit Eddie is determined this time to prove that the wrong man was jailed for Juliet’s death.
There are however more deaths before the truth is finally known.
A very impressive story with obnoxious characters and innocent naive women swept up in the process.
Highly recommended
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
'In Glass Houses' by Edel Coffey is a pageturner full of secrets and intrigue, set in New York's upper class.
The thriller is told from different viewpoints. Eddie is an investigative journalist who is writing a feature about the Sky Building, a newly opened high rise with exclusive apartments and a Sky pool. Cleo is a defence lawyer who now lives in that building and Vivian is it's caretaker. After a party a body is found in the pool. It belonges to Marley who lived there with her four year old daughter in a rent controlled apartment. The story then links to the murder of a woman 20 years ago, where a young man was accused of and imprisoned innocently. In the search for the truth many old secrets are uncovered.
I really enjoyed this captivating thriller. The setting in the glamorous world of the wealthy and famous is fascinating. However things are not always as glamorous as they seem to be. Also the imbalance of rich and poor plays a part. The characters drew me in completely. The different viewpoints make the storyline an unputdownable book.
A must read for all thriller fans!
Many thanks to Little Brown Book Group and Netgalley for the ARC.
The thriller is told from different viewpoints. Eddie is an investigative journalist who is writing a feature about the Sky Building, a newly opened high rise with exclusive apartments and a Sky pool. Cleo is a defence lawyer who now lives in that building and Vivian is it's caretaker. After a party a body is found in the pool. It belonges to Marley who lived there with her four year old daughter in a rent controlled apartment. The story then links to the murder of a woman 20 years ago, where a young man was accused of and imprisoned innocently. In the search for the truth many old secrets are uncovered.
I really enjoyed this captivating thriller. The setting in the glamorous world of the wealthy and famous is fascinating. However things are not always as glamorous as they seem to be. Also the imbalance of rich and poor plays a part. The characters drew me in completely. The different viewpoints make the storyline an unputdownable book.
A must read for all thriller fans!
Many thanks to Little Brown Book Group and Netgalley for the ARC.
December 30, 2025
Thanks to Little Brown book group and Net Galley for the free arc in exchange for an honest review.
This book was exactly what I needed after some recent let downs. From the point of view of different characters and over 2 different timelines, this is the unravelling of the murder of Juliet Fox.
A journalist and an attorney set out to get the truth from 20 years ago, but the rich elite of the town, try to put a stop to their success!
A really well paced book, easy to read and a few twists thrown in too! I will definitely be looking out for more books by Edel Coffey.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
A luxury glass skyscraper apartment block, home to the wealthy and privileged is the setting for this compelling thriller.
Dual timelines and an great cast of characters made this an intriguing read as journalist Eddie and hot-shot lawyer Cleo attempt to put right wrongs of the past
This book is about privilege and power, those who belong and those that don't. Its gritty, well written and has a delectable sting in the tail.
My thanks to Little, Brown Book Group and NetGalley for the early read, all opinions expressed are my own.
Dual timelines and an great cast of characters made this an intriguing read as journalist Eddie and hot-shot lawyer Cleo attempt to put right wrongs of the past
This book is about privilege and power, those who belong and those that don't. Its gritty, well written and has a delectable sting in the tail.
My thanks to Little, Brown Book Group and NetGalley for the early read, all opinions expressed are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
A luxury glass skyscraper apartment is home to the wealthy and privileged, and is the setting for Edel Coffey’s gripping new thriller, In Glass Houses. Written in a dual timeline with multiple voices, this page turner has so many twists and turns with an ending that I did not see coming! The characters are well developed, not very likable, but that adds to the story of the rich, powerful, and elite of Manhattan.
Thank you, NetGalley, for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you, NetGalley, for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
November 1, 2025
5*, I loved this one and was delighted to get an early copy. Adored the glamorous, glassy high rise apartment building in NY that was the setting for this story, fell in love with Eddie (could read an entire series with her as the protagonist), and was genuinely hooked from the first chapter.
Totally compelling and tantalising, with a twist that will floor you. This novel makes us question, how important is the truth, and can you build a life in the foundations of a lie?
Totally compelling and tantalising, with a twist that will floor you. This novel makes us question, how important is the truth, and can you build a life in the foundations of a lie?
November 4, 2025
Good book
Review of advance copy received from Shelf Awareness Pro
Good book
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Found this disappointing & hard to read with complex POv's & not majorly gripping
January 30, 2026
I felt this was a bit complex and hard to follow
November 7, 2025
I really enjoyed the authors previous novels particularly Breaking Point so was looking forward to reading In Glass Houses. It’s set in a new luxury, sky rise apartment block in New York and the opening night draws together ex partners Eddie and Cleo. It’s told from the points of view of Eddie, a journalist, Cleo, a lawyer and doorman Vivian. Eddie is still haunted by the death of Juliet Fox, 20 years ago, a case that almost ruined her career. Cleo, was part of Juliet’s circle and is now representing Dave, convicted of Juliet’s murder as he tries to clear his name.
I was intrigued by the plot and the setting and really loved the characters of Cleo and Eddie. The author skilfully combines the past and present narratives and I felt that I was completely drawn into the characters worlds. A twisty and compelling read that I really enjoyed,
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this digital ARC.
I was intrigued by the plot and the setting and really loved the characters of Cleo and Eddie. The author skilfully combines the past and present narratives and I felt that I was completely drawn into the characters worlds. A twisty and compelling read that I really enjoyed,
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this digital ARC.
December 29, 2025
With thanks to Netgalley for the book arc in exchange for an honest review.
Another hit by Edel Coffey!
Edie’s journalism career was destroyed 20 years ago by the Juliet Fox case. When an opportunity arises to reinvestigate the case, seek justice and reignite her career, Edie jumps in headfirst. The path to justice is paved with deception, as the wealthy band together to protect their own.
Multiple POV and dual timelines. Edel creates deep characters whose intentions are slowly revealed. Each character’s POV is captivating in its own right, while also propelling the story forward. Mini reveals are peppered throughout, while some surprises are hidden from the reader up to the very end.
One to pre order for 2026!
Publication date: 12th February 2026
Another hit by Edel Coffey!
Edie’s journalism career was destroyed 20 years ago by the Juliet Fox case. When an opportunity arises to reinvestigate the case, seek justice and reignite her career, Edie jumps in headfirst. The path to justice is paved with deception, as the wealthy band together to protect their own.
Multiple POV and dual timelines. Edel creates deep characters whose intentions are slowly revealed. Each character’s POV is captivating in its own right, while also propelling the story forward. Mini reveals are peppered throughout, while some surprises are hidden from the reader up to the very end.
One to pre order for 2026!
Publication date: 12th February 2026
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