Hannah Morrissey’s outstanding debut suspense novel HELLO, TRANSCRIBER delivers a blend I wouldn’t have thought possible if I hadn’t read it myself. In this gripping and rough-around-the-edges suspense story, Morrissey combines a fresh twist on a procedural with psychological suspense and even a touch of romance, all wrapped up in the gritty atmosphere of a small city that has seen better days. Following a woman who has just accepted a job as a transcriber for the local police force, and soon finds herself drawn into a dangerous world when she becomes obsessed with an ongoing investigation in the city, HELLO, TRANSCRIBER is an inventive and irresistible crime story perfect for your winter to-read list. The world Morrissey crafts in HELLO, TRANSCRIBER delivers the appeal of a police procedural—an insider’s glimpse into the inner machinations of policework—coupled with a fresh and engaging suspense plot, a combination sure to thrill genre newcomers and seasoned readers alike. HELLO, TRANCSRIBER is exactly the fresh twist on the procedural that I’ve personally been craving, and it makes Morrissey’s debut a perfect entrée into the world of the procedural for readers who typically gravitate towards lighter psychological suspense. Readers craving something dark and rough around the edges will devour this irresistible tale of intrigue, secrets, and murder.