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Synopsis
The Letter: A few weeks after her father's death, Tommie McCloud receives a letter in the post from a stranger. The woman claims that Tommie is her biological daughter, kidnapped from her as a baby over thirty years ago. The Lies: Tommie is approached by journalist Jack Smith, who claims to know about her past. But is he really who he says he is? The Truth: Not sure who to trust or what to believe, Tommie sets out to discover the truth about her identity and in doing so uncovers explosive secrets that threaten not only her life, but also the lives of those she holds dear. A riveting debut novel from a thrilling new voice, "Playing Dead" is a mesmerizing story of family, identity and secrets that can kill.
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WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE WAS A LIE?
THE LETTER:
Just after her father's death, Tommie McCloud receives a letter in the post from a stranger. The woman claims that Tommie is her biological daughter, kidnapped from her as a baby over thirty years ago.
THE LIES:
Tommie is approached by journalist Jack Smith, who claims to know about her past. But is he really who he says he is?
THE TRUTH:
Not sure who to trust or what to believe, Tommie sets out to discover the truth about her identity and in doing so uncovers explosive secrets that threaten not only her life, but also the lives of those she holds dear.
Review
'I was transported to Texas and Tommie's world of cowgirl boots
and junk food and didn't really want to come back. The uncovering
of hidden family secrets and mysteriously disappearing
girls is skilfully handled, and kept me guessing and rooting for Tommie all the way through.' --Julia Crouch, author of CUCKOO and EVERY VOW YOU BREAK
'I have never been to Texas but think I would recognise it now if I
made a visit there. As for the characters, well, Julia has that rare
gift of creating characters that seem to be so full of life and energy
that there is that momentary pang of sadness from the reader
when the story is over and you still want to know what happens
next in their lives.' --Alex Gray, author of FIVE WAYS TO KILL A MAN and A POUND OF FLESH
'PLAYING DEAD is an accomplished thriller, with twists that cut like
barbed wire. Sure-footed, suspenseful, and full of heart.' --Meg Gardiner, Edgar Award-winning author
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- PublisherFaber & Faber
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 0571287689
- ISBN 13 9780571287680
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages352
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