Author:David Bell
In Cemetery Girl, David Bell's gripping psychological thriller, a father tries to uncover the secrets of his daughter's inexplicable disappearance.
Tom and Abby Stuart had everything: a perfect marriage, successful careers, and a beautiful twelve-year-old daughter, Caitlin. Then one day Caitlin vanished. The tragedy changed their lives and shattered their marriage.
Four years later, Caitlin is found alive - dirty and dishevelled yet preternaturally calm. The police arrest a suspect, but Caitlin refuses to testify, leaving the Stuarts with a choice: let the man who may be responsible for destroying their lives walk away, or take matters into their own hands.
When Tom decides to try to uncover the truth for himself, nothing can prepare him for what he discovers . . .
David Bell's Cemetery Girl will have readers biting their nails, and will accompany his new novel The Hiding Place. A real treat for all fans of Kate Atkinson, Dennis Lehane and Heather Gudenkauf.
Praise for David Bell:
'David Bell writes spellbinding and gripping thrillers that get under your skin and refuse to let go.'Linwood Barclay
'Reads like a collaboration between Michael Connelly and the gothic fiction of Joyce Carol Oates . . . A winner on every level.' Will Lavender
'A haunting meditation on the ties that bind parent to child, husband to wife, brother to brother. An absolutely riveting, absorbing read not to be missed.' Lisa Unger
David Bell is an assistant professor of English at Western Kentucky University. He received an M.A. in creative writing from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and a Ph.D. in American Literature and creative writing from the University of Cincinnati. Cemetery Girl was David Bell's first novel.
Reads like a collaboration between Michael Connelly and the gothic fiction of Joyce Carol Oates . . . A winner on every level
—— Will LavenderCemetery Girl grabbed me by the throat on page one and never let up. . . the work of a master
—— John LescroartDavid Bell writes spellbinding and gripping thrillers that get under your skin and refuse to let go.
—— Linwood BarclayDavid Bell is a natural storyteller and a superb writer
—— Nelson DeMillePeterborough as a setting for edgy crime fiction? An unlikely proposition, but Dolan pulled it off
—— Barry Forshaw , Financial TimesTell No Tales is authentically grimy and politically astute
—— Selina Hastings , Mail on SundayDolan’s storytelling is even better than in her first novel, Long Way Home, which was a readers’ favourite in 2014…will have you turning the pages right to the end
—— 5 Stars, Crime Fiction LoverTell No Tales is a powerful authentic, superbly written story, which proves that her brilliant début was no fluke. Eva Dolan is definitely the real deal
—— Howard LinskeyTell No Tales is a gripping insight into a rarely seen and highly relevant area of policing. Eva Dolan is fast becoming one of my favourite authors.
—— Emma Kavanagh, author of FallingGripping, gritty and satisfying
—— CrimeReaderBlogFantastic... An utterly compelling crime novel that pierces the veil of social, racial and political issues in Britain today. I loved it
—— Steve Cavanagh, author of The DefenceDolan has done it again, achieving something quite unlike the work of her contemporaries
—— Good Book GuideDolan writes brilliantly about the liminal existence of migrant workers and the political subplot is bang up-to-date.
—— Joan Smith , The Sunday TimesGritty and atmospheric with well-drawn characters, Tell No Tales keeps you guessing until the end.
—— Charlotte Heathcote , Daily ExpressAn angry and unsparing snapshot of rootless, exploited lives.
—— Alison Graham , Radio TimesStriking early scenes show why Henderson has his illustrious admirers.
—— Sunday TimesA worthy contender for the title of a great American novel. With its magisterial scope and emotionally rich storytelling, this literary tour-de-force captivated and, at few points, grounded me to dust with its sheer brilliance. It is one of the books that will always keep bouncing around my head and one around which many readers will redefine their life. I can't recommend it enough.
—— Upcoming4.meThe Bear faultlessly captures the wonder, bewilderment, fear and self-centeredness of five-year-old Anna, and beautifully balances the darkness of her tale with a hopeful, sensitively told back story and moments when she grasps her situation with just enough clarity to shoulder her burden
—— Cathy Marie Buchanan, author of The Painted GirlsHarrowing suspense. The Bear is a survival thriller that is told from a child's-eye point-of-view, which is not only convincing but doubles the tension. A heartbreaking, white-knuckle read
—— Andrew Pyper, author of The DemonologistThrilling and harrowing…. I couldn’t put this book down. And I must say that the ending was so right, I caught myself holding my breath. A remarkable novel
—— Anthony de Sa, author of Kicking the SkyJust when you thought it was safe to go into the forest... This expertly crafted novel could do for camping what Jaws did for swimming
—— PeopleA gripping tale of how to deal with grief and being lost in a hostile environment
—— Roddy Brooks , UK Press SyndicationSubtle, endearing and raw
—— Clare Brierley , NudgeBased on real-life events, this book is unforgettable
—— Helena Gumley-Mason , LadyA tender, terrifying, poignant ride
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