{"product_id":"paper-ghosts-9781405921305","title":"Paper Ghosts","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe unputdownable thriller from the bestselling author of Black-Eyed Susans. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''Gripping'' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e____________\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong ago, Carl Feldman was acquitted of murder.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow he''s an old man, living alone with his fading memories.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHis daughter has come to see him, to take him on a trip. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly she''s not his daughter, and if she has her way, he''s not coming back . . . \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis woman is sure Carl''s a murderer, and that he''s killed others - including her sister Rachel. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd she will stop at nothing to find out the truth. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e____________\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''Wonderful . . . creepy . . . a work of art'' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eSunday Express\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''A beautifully written and extraordinary book''\u003c\/b\u003e Sophie Hannah\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''Strong characterisation, haunting images, a wonderful sense of place . . . well worth the read'' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeaberlin's latest thriller is \u003cb\u003eat once a zany, dialogue-propelled two-hander, a murder mystery, a road trip, a pair of psychological case studies and a meditation on photography\u003c\/b\u003e * The Sunday Times *\u003cbr\u003eEvery journey reaches its end, and the one in \u003ci\u003ePaper Ghosts\u003c\/i\u003e comes on fast and furious. Signposts along the way warn of \u003cb\u003eangst, secrets and deadly plot twists, but you'll never see what's coming . . . \u003c\/b\u003e * Washington Post *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA tale of murderous obsession . . . \u003c\/b\u003eHeaberlin, author of the impressive Black-Eyed Susans, plays her cards close to her chest, \u003cb\u003ecareful to give away little about the motivations of either of her characters, as her heroine edges closer to the truth'\u003c\/b\u003e -- A THRILLER OF THE MONTH * The Guardian *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWonderful . . . creepy . . . it elevates the often tawdry genre of the serial killer novel to a work of art\u003c\/b\u003e * Sunday Express *\u003cbr\u003eHeaberlin's works \u003cb\u003ebeautifully evoke the texture and landscape of the state of Texas\u003c\/b\u003e . . . Their road trip across Texas results in \u003cb\u003eprofound revelations, strange occurrences, and a surprisingly heartwarming ending\u003c\/b\u003e -- Molly Odintz * Crimereads *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGripping . . . \u003c\/b\u003edementia suits crime fiction. Is the suspect lying or has a medical reason for his amnesia? * The Times *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeautifully written and wonderfully chilling\u003c\/b\u003e -- Sarah Pinborough\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReaders cannot tell fact from fiction.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe timing is perfect,\u003c\/b\u003e the layers of the story both peel away and deepen as the search into the mind of a killer \u003cb\u003etakes turns no one is expecting\u003c\/b\u003e * RT Book Reviews *\u003cbr\u003eThe\u003cb\u003e tension crackles . . . it had me changing my mind so often, my head was spinning. A work of art.\u003c\/b\u003e * Sunday Express *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA dialogue propelled two-hander, a murder mystery, a road novel, a pair of psychological case studies. It would make a fine indie movie, although screen adaption would entail sacrificing Heaberlin's evocative prose\u003c\/b\u003e -- THRILLER OF THE MONTH * The Sunday Times *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStrong characterisation, haunting images, a wonderful sense of place \u003c\/b\u003e * Guardian *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book haunted me . . . The writing is beautiful and chilling, laced with a subtle dark humour, and the multiple twists build to a perfect icy shiver of an ending. I loved it!\u003c\/b\u003e -- C J TUDOR * Sunday Times bestselling author of The Chalk Man *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eUtterly compelling . . . the writing is mesmeric\u003c\/b\u003e -- ALI LAND * Sunday Times bestselling author of Good Me Bad Me *\u003cbr\u003eHeaberlin knows exactly how to create \u003cb\u003ea feeling of suspense.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe kind of fear that that creeps up on you from behind. It is a compelling and sinister, character-driven read.\u003c\/b\u003e -- Cheryl M-M's Book Blog\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA clever tale about finding closure\u003c\/b\u003e * The Sun *\u003cbr\u003eA\u003cb\u003e beautifully written, gripping and extraordinary\u003c\/b\u003e book -- Sophie Hannah * bestselling author of The Narrow Bed *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA rich hybrid work \u003c\/b\u003ethat's at once a zany dialogue-propelled town-hander, a murder mystery, a road trip, a pair of psychological case studies and a meditation on photography * Sunday Times Paperbacks Round Up *\u003cbr\u003eFinding something new to say about serial killers is almost impossible these days, but Heaberlin's approach is completely original and all shades of menacing * Crime Fiction Lover, 5 Women to Watch in 2019 *\u003cbr\u003eMy crime novel of 2018. It's\u003cb\u003e a stunning page turner \u003c\/b\u003eof a book which\u003cb\u003e kept me gripped throughout\u003c\/b\u003e. It's a book that has stayed with me beyond the last chapter and I'm recommending it to everyone * Jo Jakeman, author of Sticks and Stones *\u003cbr\u003eThe timing is perfect, the layers of the story both peel away and deepen as the search into the mind of a killer takes turns no one is expecting * RT Book Reviews *\u003cbr\u003eThis book haunted me. Such a gripping exploration of obsession and loss: of those we love, but also our memories and sense of self. The writing is beautiful and chilling, laced with a subtle dark humour, and the multiple twists build to a perfect icy shiver of an ending. I loved it! * C J Tudor, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Chalk Man *\u003cbr\u003eUtterly compelling . . . the writing is mesmeric -- Ali Land * Sunday Times bestselling author of Good Me Bad Me *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eBlack-Eyed Susans\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e * - *\u003cbr\u003eIt's a terrific plot, matched by the quality of the writing and superbly paced tension * The Times BOOK OF THE MONTH *\u003cbr\u003eOne of the classiest thrillers you'll read this year -- Charlotte Heathcote * The Express *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlack Eyed Susans\u003c\/i\u003e is a compelling read, especially for \u003ci\u003eSerial\u003c\/i\u003e fans * Cosmopolitan *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCreepy\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003ecompelling\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBlack-Eyed Susans \u003c\/i\u003eis a \u003cb\u003eshadowy\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003ecrooked\u003c\/b\u003e journey to a very dark place indeed, a \u003cb\u003etwisty fairytale\u003c\/b\u003e that deceives you just when you think you've cracked it and a \u003cb\u003ethriller to make you remember why you love thrillers\u003c\/b\u003e. Don't miss it * Observer, Thriller of the Month *\u003cbr\u003eSophisticated, disturbing and with plenty of red herrings * Woman and Home *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlack-Eyed Susans\u003c\/i\u003e is a masterful thriller that shouldn't be missed . . . and in terms of suspense, characterizations and storytelling... is outstanding. Heaberlin's work calls to mind that of Gillian Flynn. Both writers published impressive early novels that were largely overlooked, and then one that couldn't be: Flynn's \u003ci\u003eGone Girl\u003c\/i\u003e and now Heaberlin's \u003ci\u003eBlack-Eyed Susans\u003c\/i\u003e. Don't miss it * Washington Post *\u003cbr\u003eA truly compelling tale of the fragility of memory and elusive redemption * Kirkus Reviews *\u003cbr\u003eTerrific. 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