Author:Daniel Clowes
Ghost World is the story of Enid and Rebecca, teenage friends facing the unwelcome prospect of adulthood, and the uncertain future of their complicated relationship. Clowes conjures a balanced semblance, both tender and objective, of their fragile existence, capturing the mundane thrills and hourly tragedies of a waning adolescence, as he follows a tenuous narrative thread through the fragmented lives of these two fully realised young women.
For once in a comic story, people are portrayed as they really talk and act. Clowes' pitch is uncannily accurate
—— Washington PostA hilarious, melancholy graphic novel
—— NewsweekClowes' remarkable Ghost World might some day become a primer for the next generation of comics writers and artists... Masterfull
—— SpinClowes spells out the realities of teenage angst as powerfully and authentically as Salinger did in Catcher in the Rye for an earlier generation
—— Hartford AdvocateIf ever there was a comic book story meant to be examined by non-comics fans, it's this, a classic in any medium
—— The OnionNot only an amazing comic, but an amazing piece of literature
—— The StrangerClowes is the master of the modern comic book
—— Factsheet FiveWonderfully dark and twisty. I raced through it, desperate to know how it would end
—— B.A. ParisA genuinely fresh take on the psychological thriller genre. Expect dark humour and more loop-the-loops than a roller coaster
—— Good HousekeepingDexter meets Gone Girl - I loved this this brilliantly dark and twisted novel. One of the best books I've read this year!
—— C.J. TudorSamantha Downing is totally the real deal. Wry and dark and witty and clever.
—— Sarah PinboroughSamantha Downing's writing is pure, twisted magic. No matter how irredeemable a character might seem, Samantha Downing has me rooting for them until the bitter end. A Twisted Love Story will take you from the height of sexy, crashing-into-walls obsession to utter disbelief, loving every second
—— Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling authorSubtle, compelling, and clever. A Twisted Love Story will take you on a tense and emotional thrill ride that doesn't let up until the final page. Downing has crafted a complex, masterfully written tale that will have you rooting for the dysfunctional couple while simultaneously not trusting either of them
—— Jeneva Rose, USA Today bestselling author of The Perfect MarriageWhile A Twisted Love Story is a thriller about love, buckle up because it's of the gnarly, twisted variety, and I tore through the pages...It takes great skill to make readers root for a couple like this, but Samantha Downing does so with ease
—— Hannah Mary McKinnon, internationally bestselling author of Never Coming HomeNo one does dark sophisticated psychological suspense like the oh-so-talented Samantha Downing! This page-turning risk-taking dive into tangled relationships and ultra-gaslighting is a dazzling look at emotional manipulation and addictive passion. What happens when love is so powerful that it turns deadly? Shocking, surprising, and super-twisty - with an ending that will haunt you
—— Hank Phillippi Ryan, USA Today bestselling authorThe thriller of the summer ... Grimwood raises the stakes in this dark, twisty tale
—— - , Daily TelegraphFact and fiction merge in what they used to call a rip-roaring yarn that is totally credible. Excellent
—— - , Good HousekeepingMatches Robert Harris, Joseph Kanon, Ken Follett and John le Carré thrill for thrill
—— Marian Keyes , -Top-notch . . . the suspense never wavers
—— - , iPaperSuperbly constructed in an elaborate twisty spy yarn. It's highly unlikely that there will be a better espionage novel this year
—— Sunday TimesThe Cold War is given a new twist ... Impressive, superior spy stuff
—— Shots MagazineIntricate and fast moving, it weaves a thrilling spell
—— Daily MailTinker Tailor Soldier Spy meets James Bond
—— Historical Novels ReviewWith beautifully written prose and razor-sharp insight, Katie Gutierrez draws us into More Than You'll Ever Know's gripping and complex world. Even as the dual storylines left me breathless, I found myself more captivated by Gutierrez's intimate and compassionate portrayal of these women, their men, and the many secrets they kept. Passionate, supremely intelligent, and thrilling
—— Jean Kwok, New York Times bestselling author of Searching for Sylvie LeeA complex portrait of marriage and desire, a thought-provoking exploration of motherhood, and a fascinating look at our collective obsession with true crime . . . Combining domestic drama, crime, slow-burn psychological mystery and a touch of historical fiction, More Than You'll Ever Know is a true page-turner
—— CultureflyEnthralling and beautifully written
—— Boston GlobeAn evocative drama . . . This masterful work of literary suspense marks the debut of an extraordinary new writer
—— Mummy Pages UKSuspenseful, seductive, gorgeously written
—— Minneapolis Star TribuneAn intriguing story of complex characters and their long-buried secrets
—— Daily ExpressA must-read for true crime lovers
—— Buzzfeed Books'I can hear the book club discussions now... undeniably powerful'
—— New York Times , Chandler BakerInfuses the summer mystery genre with some serious ideas about our obsession with crime stories and our sense of women's identities.
—— Los Angeles TimesThe twists keep coming as the action rockets back and forth in time exposing the terrible truth that binds the friends together and eventually wrenches them apart.
—— The GlossMara is truly gifted at this kind of story, and this is a proper page-turner, with several cliff hangers and plenty of red herrings. As the action progresses, the pace intensifies to a pulse-rising intensity . . . A most satisfying thriller.
—— Sunday Independent