Joanna Pearson’s debut novel BRIGHT AND TENDER DARK received more strong acclaim in a group review of four new novels centered around crime from The Toronto Star. Steven W. Beattie offered stunning praise: “[BRIGHT AND TENDER DARK] is character-driven and deliberately paced…[A] thoughtful slow burn of a thriller, crafted with uncommon depth.” Bloomsbury published BRIGHT AND TENDER DARK on June 4, 2024.