What Killin are handing out...
Lizzie's book....Whispering Shadows by Jan-Philipp Sendker
Paul Leibovitz was once an ambitious advisor, dedicated father, and loving husband. But after living for nearly thirty years in Hong Kong, personal tragedy strikes and Paul’s marriage unravels in the fallout. When he makes a fleeting connection with Elizabeth, a distressed American woman on the verge of collapse, his life is thrown into turmoil. Less than twenty-four hours later, Elizabeth’s son is found dead in Shenzhen, and Paul, invigorated by a newfound purpose, sets out to investigate the murder on his own.
The first in a gripping new trilogy, this is a suspense-filled story following an American journalist-turned detective who tries to crack a murder case in contemporary China as he battles his own personal demons. Perfect for fans of cinematic thrillers and neo-noir.
Amanda's book....
Someone Else's Skin by Sarah Hilary
Introducing DI Marnie Rome, this powerful novel that will enthral fans of Val McDermid and Mo Hayder.
Called to a woman’s refuge to take a routine witness statement, DI Marnie Rome instead walks in on an attempted murder. Trying to uncover the truth from layers of secrets, Marnie finds herself confronting her own demons. Because she, of all people, knows that it can be those closest to us we should fear the most…
A gripping crime thriller with lots of twists and turns. The novel deals brilliantly with issues from honour crimes, domestic violence and adoption, making it thematically accessible with several talking points.
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