Sceneggiatrice e regista pluripremiata per oltre due decenni, questa autrice ha trovato l'ispirazione per scrivere romanzi nel 2012. Il suo romanzo d'esordio, un'opera che approfondisce complesse relazioni umane e vite interiori, mette in mostra uno stile avvincente e una profonda intuizione psicologica. L'autrice fonde magistralmente suspense e risonanza emotiva, attirando i lettori in una narrazione che è al tempo stesso avvincente e stimolante.
The book explores themes of resilience and self-discovery through the journey of its protagonist, who faces significant challenges and transforms through their experiences. Set against a backdrop of rich cultural and historical contexts, it delves into the complexities of human relationships and the pursuit of dreams. Readers are drawn into a narrative filled with emotional depth, compelling characters, and thought-provoking insights, making it a captivating read that resonates with a wide audience.
In this eerily riveting thriller--the follow-up to the international bestseller Dark August--Gus Monet becomes dangerously entangled with a powerful family whose wealth and success are built on dark and deadly secrets. After moving back to her hometown and solving her mother's murder, August (Gus) Monet thought she was finally settled. Content for the first time in her life. Done with digging into the past. But it's not to be. Cue hard reset number whatever. When Gus makes a mistake she can't undo, she does the only thing she can: cuts and runs. Packs all her things in the dead of night and takes off. Gus lands at The Ambassador Court, an art-deco apartment building with cheap rent in one of Ottawa's oldest neighborhoods where no one knows her. The perfect place for a fresh start--or at least a good place to hide. She soon meets Poppy Honeywell, her reclusive elderly neighbor who wanders about in a pink kimono like an aging Hollywood starlet and who happens to be a descendant of the Mutchmores, one of the city's founding families. When a body emerges from an icy pond in a nearby park, Gus's growing curiosity with Poppy and her influential family suddenly takes a perilous turn with deadly consequences. The Mutchmores have been hiding a treacherous secret for decades--one they are willing to sacrifice anything--and anyone--to keep buried. Little do they know, that's just the kind of secret Gus can't resist.
This gripping missing persons thriller delivers a fast-paced narrative filled with unexpected twists, particularly in its thrilling conclusion. The story keeps readers on the edge of their seats while showcasing the emerging talent of Katie Tallo, who has garnered praise from notable authors. The combination of suspense and a compelling plot makes it a must-read for thriller enthusiasts.
