"Sharp, clever, and intimate, this is a beautifully written novel about a prisoner due for release from an open prison in Brixton."
A really intelligent, intimate, and ultimately human story awaits in this fabulous crime novel. Within a few months, Rob is due for release from an open prison in Brixton, when he meets a woman while out on day release, he is determined to hide his background from her yet there are desperate secrets on both sides.
This is such a beautifully written novel from Lottie Moggach, for a dark novel it is vibrant, almost visual in effect. It feels real, as though this could be happening somewhere close by, right now. There was an immediate sense of place when I started to read, the run of Brixton Hill from the prison to the charity shop where Rob works comes alive.
I felt a palpable connection to the characters, even those just appearing for a few pages. The suspense is exquisitely handled, while the atmosphere of the prison keeps pace with the turmoil in Rob’s mind. As the story neared its conclusion the heightened tension pulsated from the page through to my fingertips.
Brixton Hill is an absolute gem, and is both a Liz Pick of the Month and Star Book too. Loved it, I really really loved it.
As Rob reaches the end of a seven year stretch inside, he winds up in an open prison in Brixton. Each morning, he exits the prison gates and begins the short walk to a local charity shop, where he spends the day in the backroom sorting through other people's discarded belongings. All he needs to do is keep his nose out of trouble and in just a few months' time, he'll be out for good.
| Primary Genre | Crime and Mystery |
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Closing date: 15/10/2026
As Rob reaches the end of a seven year stretch inside, he winds up in an open prison in Brixton. Each morning, he exits the prison gates and begins the short walk to a local charity shop, where he spends the day in the backroom sorting through other people's discarded belongings.
Brixton Hill features in the following genres: Crime and Mystery, General Fiction, Liz Robinson's Picks of the Month, Modern and Contemporary Fiction, Star Books, Fiction, Recommendations, Romance / Relationship Stories
Paperback. £8.09, down from the £8.99 cover price. In Stock.
Brixton Hill was written by Lottie Moggach and published by Corsair an imprint of Little, Brown Book Group
Brixton Hill has 272 pages
£8.09, reduced from £8.99. In Stock.
