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Book SynopsisThe impressively versatile Joanne Harris in her psychological thriller mode, at her darkest and most unsettling. Perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves, Susan Hill, Nicci French and Val McDermid.
''A magnificently plotted and twisty journey to the heart of a 24-year-old crime...darkly humorous...constantly wrongfoots and misdirects...up to a satisfyingly eccentric conclusion.'' -- Observer
''Classy writing, sensitive and moving.'' -- The Times
''Harris pulls off an impeccable thriller denouement...consistently entertaining.'' -- Sunday Times
''Just fabulous'' -- ***** Reader review
''An absolute triumph of a book'' -- ***** Reader review
''Twists, turns and droll humour - a great read!'' -- ***** Reader review
''Absorbing'' -- ***** Reader review
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Trade Review
A magnificently plotted and twisty journey to the heart of a 24-year-old crime...darkly humorous...constantly wrongfoots and misdirects...up to a satisfyingly eccentric conclusion. * Observer *
Slowly, Harris reveals tiny clues, withholding full explanations until the startling denouement. Classy writing, sensitive and moving. * The Times *
Harris pulls off an impeccable thriller denouement...consistently entertaining. -- John Dugdale * Sunday Times *
It's Goodbye, Mr Chips meets The Bad Seed. Joanne Harris' latest has a killer elevator pitch and, what's more, it delivers on its intriguing premise...a rich, dramatic tale that builds to a surprising conclusion. * Washington Post *
A masterpiece of misdirection. -- Val McDermid
