Shortlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger 2009.
CWA Judges’ comments: ‘A multifaceted and thought-provoking exploration of the aftermath of a savage family killing.’
Winner of the Richard & Judy Best Read 2009.
Reviewed on Richard & Judy's Book Club 2009 on Wednesday 11 February.
When this literary author turned crime writer something very special happened to her work. The Guardian believes it has made her a better writer, I feel that her lovely style adds an extra dimension to a fascinating tale. Characters intercept and react, there are many coincidences, twists and turns and it all comes racing together at the end, a bit like a runaway train except, of course, Jackson and Louise’s stories which remain open for the next book.
Comparison: Ian McEwan, Morag Joss, Hilary Mantel.
| Primary Genre | Crime and Mystery |
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