Author: Fiona Sussman
Genre: Contemporary Fiction
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780749020644
Rights: World English
Pub. Date: 23rd March 2017
Winner of the 2017 Ngaio Marsh Award for Best Crime Novel
Carla and Kevin Reid are celebrating their wedding anniversary with their son Jack. The family together, some good food, a perfect night.
On a murderous collision course with this joyous yet fragile gathering, is Ben Toroa, an unexpected and unwanted visitor. As Carla struggles to come to terms with the aftermath of the appalling events of the night, and Ben faces the consequences in prison, their stories will be for ever entwined.
‘An incredible story of redemption, understanding and healing!’Abby Fairbrother
'A gripping story about grief and redemption'Sunday Mirror
'This really is a remarkable book, I cannot praise it enough. It touched something deep inside me ... The author is a new citizen of this country, and yet she has such insight and compassion into such a big issue ... Read this, be humbled and see how we can all make a difference.'Kiwi Flora Reads
'Well-crafted...fascinating'Cape Times
This was so dam good.
The beginning of this book starts off with one huge blast that will keep you turning pages.
I so want to be like Carla, strong and resilient. She shows a part of how strong and determined women can be. Emotionally.
This book impacted on me so much.ReadAlongWithSue Sue Ward