Night Lagoon

JO MOREY is a graduate of the Faber Academy and the Curtis Brown Disability Mentoring Scheme. Finally giving in to her wanderlust, she took a break from her executive career to travel the world. She soon fell in love with Belize, a place that enchanted her like no other. And between the captivating beaches and remote beauty of the jungle, the seeds for this novel began to grow. Jo now lives in West Sussex, at the foot of the South Downs with her husband, Will, two boys and two Portuguese Water Dogs. The Night Lagoon is her first novel.

‘Luscious … extraordinarily vivid… It’s hard to believe this accomplished piece of crime fiction is Morey’s debut’ THE TIMES, book of the month pick‘Jo Morey’s luminous prose draws you deep into the dark heart of the Belize jungle where threat pulses from every corner. The Night Lagoon is a compelling, visceral, and atmospheric read’ LUCY CLARKE'As past and present converge, secrets reveal themselves like snakes winding through the foliage. Sensuously written and darkly atmospheric’ VASEEM KHAN‘The writing is lush and colourful’ LITERARY REVIEW‘Jo Morey spins a deliciously dark tale’ WOMAN'S OWN'Morey’s wonderful debut is arresting from the first and will keep readers guessing until the dynamite conclusion. Fans of Gillian Flynn and Paula Hawkins will flock to it' LIBRARY JOURNAL, starred review‘This slow-burn suspense simmers with the intense flavours of the jungle. But never forget that the brighter the sun, the darker the shadows. Think you want a slice of paradise? Jo Morey will make you think again. A smart, sexy debut’ JO FURNISS‘A fresh and captivating debut as danger and secrets unfold in the Belize jungle. An absolute page-turner. This book is utterly addictive!’ JULIE OWEN MOYLAN‘It’s transporting and immersive and I felt entirely swept along. Jo Morey, with her lively prose, brings the jungle of Belize to life in all its lush glory … It’s a perfect summertime read’ KATE KEMP‘This is a lush and evocative ride into the dark side of paradise. Morey has woven a clever and propulsive story which sensitively depicts the experience of a protagonist with acquired hearing loss. This is elevated crime fiction at its best’ CHRIS BRIDGES‘A lush and evocative thriller. I was spellbound’ KATE WEINBERG‘This intoxicating, slow-burn mystery leaves you questioning whether paradise really is what you want’ CRIME MONTHLY