Cuckoo

'Twisted and deliciously surprising – I loved it!'

'With a killer premise, and an intriguing and complex narrator, Cuckoo is impossible to put down. I flew through it!'

'Addictive and poignant and doesn't let go until the very end'

'Clever storytelling against a backdrop of vivid psychological trauma, and a sense of creeping horror as you realise the truth about the plot! Highly recommended.'

'Cuckoo is an outrageous white-knuckle ride that packs one hell of a punch, but as the psychological journey unfolds, the truth is as heart-wrenching as it is shocking. Callie Kazumi is one to watch.'

'This book is INCREDIBLE! It will mess up your mind and you'll finish it wanting more! Brilliant and addictive.'

'A debut with terrific pace and sinister character dynamics. At once beautifully unpredictable and unnerving. I loved it.'

'Tense, deceptive and darkly compelling - a brilliant debut.'

'This story about love and obsession will have you gripped.'

Callie Kazumi is a British-Japanese writer who started work on her first book after being gifted Stephen King's On Writing by her father. She lives in London with her husband and their Bichon Frisé, Betsy. Cuckoo is her debut novel.

‘Deceptive and darkly compelling’ T.M Logan 
 
'Audaciously twisty and achingly tender' Erin Kelly 
 
'Completely twisted and shocking’ Stylist 
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<ul></ul>A story of obsession, love and murder – and not the one you’re expecting. . . Discover a gripping new thriller with a killer twist at its core. 
 
When Claire surprises her fiancé, Noah, at work for their anniversary, she’s the one who ends up being shocked to her core … 
 
Because Noah left the company nine months ago, and she had no idea. How can she not have known? 
 
Now he isn’t answering her calls. He won’t respond to her messages. He’s disappeared. 
 
As Claire desperately tries to find her fiancé, her world begins to shatter as the truth about who Noah really is starts to emerge. 
 
And things are about to spiral dangerously out of control . . . 
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Praise for Cuckoo: 
 
'With a killer premise, and an intriguing and complex narrator, Cuckoo is impossible to put down. I flew through it!' Jennie Godfrey 
 
'Brilliant and addictive' K L Slater 
 
'Twisted and deliciously surprising – I loved it!' Heather Darwent 
 
'This story about love and obsession will have you gripped' Heat Magazine 
 
‘Very dark... A great debut’ The Observer 
 
‘If you love a psychological thriller, get your hands on Cuckoo’ That's Life 
 
'A debut with terrific pace and sinister character dynamics. At once beautifully unpredictable and unnerving. I loved it.' L V Mathews 
 
'Cuckoo is an outrageous white-knuckle ride that packs one hell of a punch, but as the psychological journey unfolds, the truth is as heart-wrenching as it is shocking. Callie Kazumi is one to watch' Alice Slater 
 
‘Well-rounded, believable characters....A mystery that keeps you reading’ Daily Mail 
 
'Clever storytelling against a backdrop of vivid psychological trauma, and a sense of creeping horror as you realise the truth about the plot. Highly recommended.' Helen Cooper 
 
'Addictive and poignant and doesn't let go until the very end' Joe Gibson

Callie Kazumi

Sinister, stylish and utterly addictive, Greedy is a feast of a novel. It’s playfully fiendish and a seductive blood-soaked gourmet thriller you won’t be able to put down.

Greedy is gripping, wicked and rich in its storytelling.

As brilliant as it is brutal. That a book this smart, this profound, and this cynical can still be this much fun is a feat.

Deliciously dark. This biting thriller about wealth, morality and insatiable appetites will leave you hungry for another Callie Kazumi novel.

This dark and delicious story had me gripped throughout. Vivid characters, evocative settings and intense emotion. Kazumi has conjured up an intricate and credible world that delves into the culture of Japan and the ex-pat/dual heritage experience.

A terrific writer, with an original, keep-on-guessing story. Just read it.

Dark and delectable, I devoured Greedy in three sittings.

Butter meets Never Let Me Go in this wicked, stylish shocker of a novel. Best read on an empty stomach.

Greedy is a compulsive read that left me famished for more… Callie Kazumi’s immersive writing draws you into the world of the uber-rich whose palates can only be satisfied by horrific lusts… And just desserts are certainly served by the last chapter!

*Not Suitable For Vegetarians* 
 
'Sinister, stylish and utterly addictive' Lucy Rose 
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Ed is in trouble with the yakuza. He's gambled away all his money and his family is at risk. 
But just as he’s about to lose everything, he receives an offer he can’t refuse. 
 
A reclusive billionaire is looking for a private chef. The only catch: she has some. . . unusual tastes. 
 
As he prepares delicious dishes – fresh crab salad with a panko crumb, lamb shank dripping in red wine juice, sweet, fluffy soufflé pancakes – he realizes that each meal is a test, a challenge to satisfy an insatiable appetite. 
 
Caught up in a world more sinister than he could ever have imagined, Ed finds himself entangled in another debt. 
 
As the stakes grow, he must make a choice. 
Will he stay hungry? Or will he be greedy? 
 
Dinner is served. 
Eat Up. 
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'Sinister, stylish and utterly addictive, Greedy is a feast of a novel. It’s playfully fiendish and a seductive blood-soaked gourmet thriller you won’t be able to put down. I’m hungry for more from Callie Kazumi’ Lucy Rose 
 
'Callie Kazumi is one to watch' Alice Slater

Greedy

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Praise for Greedy

Sinister, stylish and utterly addictive, Greedy is a feast of a novel. It’s playfully fiendish and a seductive blood-soaked gourmet thriller you won’t be able to put down.

Callie Kazumi is one to watch

Greedy is gripping, wicked and rich in its storytelling.

Sinister, stylish and utterly addictive, Greedy is a feast of a novel. It’s playfully fiendish and a seductive blood-soaked gourmet thriller you won’t be able to put down.

Callie Kazumi is one to watch

Greedy is gripping, wicked and rich in its storytelling.

Sinister, stylish and utterly addictive, Greedy is a feast of a novel. It’s playfully fiendish and a seductive blood-soaked gourmet thriller you won’t be able to put down.

Callie Kazumi is one to watch

Greedy is gripping, wicked and rich in its storytelling.

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