'An eerie, deeply atmospheric tale of hidden treasure and trauma' -- Mark Sanderson * The Times * 'Cleverly plotted and elegantly crafted, The Man on the Endless Stair is an impressive and compelling debut' * Sunday Post * 'An exceptional debut novel. Chris brings his sharp deft writing, addressing heavy matters with impressively balanced wit. The novel is an astute observation of people and family. My goodness, the reveal will arrest you. Here is a book to read and return to' -- Theresa Lola, author of Ceremony for the Nameless 'Stylish, assured writing, and a story that wonderfully engages both heart and head. An accomplished, classy debut' -- Doug Johnstone 'Blown away by this. The isolation and claustrophobia creeps off the page. Compelling, dark and complex. Extraordinary' -- Rachel Wolf, author of Five Nights and Sun Trap '[ a] fantastical, page-turning locked room mystery' -- Malcolm Jack * The Scotsman * 'A twist on the classic locked-room mystery' -- Maureen Stapleton * LoveReading * 'a thoroughly engaging and enjoyable read... the genre itself is warped in a truly innovative way' -- Ken Lussey * Undiscovered Scotland * 'Close, claustrophobic, evocative. It feels like an unearthed classic' -- Hugo Rifkind 'An intoxicating mystery and a clever study of familial relationships' * Scottish Field * 'The Man On The Endless Stair sees the beautiful Scottish Isles as remote, picturesque and the perfect backdrop for a murder mystery' * The List - shortlisted for the Best rising Scottish author award * 'a scintillating debut novel... It slow-creeps to a truly revelatory climax, one that manages to be emotionally satisfying, thrilling in terms of plot, and mind-bending in its implications' * Big Issue * 'The Edinburgh-based Barkley... has produced such a confident debut novel its air of mystery so pervasive, its prose so elegant and well-crafted... This mysterious Hebridean whodunnit deserves to be a hit' -- Alastair Mabbott * The Herald * 'Well-regarded debut set on a secluded island in a labyrinthine mansion' * Gumshoe Review * 'Barkleys debut novel is a potent brew of classic tropes and modern psychodrama. His characters are vividly drawn, and he succeeds in creating a claustrophobic atmosphere that envelops both them and us until it feels like we all have a tainted past that cannot be shirked' -- Nigel Willits * Historical Novels Society * 'Barkley's engaging prose transports readers to a different time and place, one laden with urgency and imminent danger. The beauty of this book is the delicate narrative balance that Barkley strike. . . The conclusion is a humdinger, a mind-blowing fever dream that will leave readers' heads spinning' * BookPage (US) *
