The Estate

In this crime novel set during the Irish recession, we see Beth slowly but surely unravel, as what initially seems to be a change for the better turns into a nightmare of uncertainty. As she grapples with her past, present and future, she encounters others living in the fractured and unfinished world of the estate – those who are also trapped, whose motives and actions remain unclear. At its heart is a crime shaped by desperation, as well as the mysteries of Beth’s own past, which she has yet to uncover. But first she must learn who is behind the strange attacks on her new home. And is Jason who she thought he was? Can she even trust him?
'An edge-of-your-seat psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Ruth Ware and Cass Green.'

Forthcoming from Hachette (summer 2021). Earlier version released as an audio book with Audible.

'A gothic mystery for our modern times. Creepy house? Check. Unreliable narrators? Check. Liza Costello’s debut ticks all the boxes of a gripping, tense psychological thriller, with a 21st-century twist. ... The result is a multi-layered, addictive thriller where modern-day anxieties and age-old fears—of the dark, of silence, of the unknown—collide. The mystery alone makes this a difficult listen to pause—but narrator Denise Gough is the driving force behind that "just one more chapter" feeling here. Her Irish brogue places you firmly in the setting, and her delivery is dynamic and emotive, adding to the building suspense."
Sam Danis (Audible Editor's Pick)

'The Estate has a very Girl on the Train (by Paula Hawkins) kind of vibe. I found myself screaming at Beth to put down the wine and pay attention to life!! Open your eyes Beth! ... I enjoyed this audiobook at least twice as much as I had Girl on the Train. ... It is a psychological mind-bender that will have you slowly questioning Beth. You'll be left wondering what is real and what is the wine? The Estate makes you reevaluate what you've heard and question the characters. ... a good solid story.'
Next Good Review Blog (Sara)

'The only downside was that The Estate had me so gripped, I often struggled to get out of the car upon reaching my destination! ... I really didn’t know which, if any, of the characters that I could trust and found myself constantly questioning everything that I read. ... The dark and twisty atmosphere kept me hooked and dying to find out the full story. Which in the end turned out to be satisfyingly explained and still had a few surprises in store. ... It’s gripping, eerie and super intense. I thoroughly enjoyed it.' mistimoobookreview.co.uk

'A psychological thriller, an insidious plot with multiple layers. All the story-lines are pulled together to create a fascinating read. ... This is a cracking debut novel. Costello infuses the story with elements of a domestic, psychological and urban thriller.' Cheryl M-M's Book Blog

'The plot is excellent and I really enjoyed the narrator's style and how the story was brought to life ... packed with content and some fabulous characters, the pace was not fast but it allowed the suspense to build up. It is a well developed psychological thriller ... four stars from me for this one - I really enjoyed it!' Donna's Book Blog

'Gloomy, eerie, and complex! The Estate is a dark, gritty thriller that transports you to recession-era Ireland and into a housing estate mostly abandoned due to economic depression and only inhabited by those few desperate and willing to do almost anything for survival. The writing is edgy and intense. The characters are consumed, manipulative, and unreliable ... Overall, The Estate is a twisty, atmospheric, sinister Audible Original title that reminds us just how quickly life can spin out of control and highlights just how parasitic some relationships can truly be.' Zoe's Reviews (whatsbetterthanbooks.com)

'I would definitely try Liza Costello’s work again ... Definitely check out this author, especially if you like slow burning psychological crime novels' Rebbie Reviews