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Magpie

A psychological thriller about trust and betrayal

Elizabeth Day author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers

Published:28th Apr '22

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A psychological thriller that explores trust and suspicion when Marisa's life is disrupted by a new lodger named Kate in Magpie.

In Magpie, the seemingly perfect life of Marisa is disrupted when a new lodger, Kate, moves in with her and Jake. From the onset, Marisa feels an unsettling tension surrounding Kate, whose presence begins to blur the lines between trust and suspicion. As Kate's behavior grows increasingly intrusive, Marisa grapples with her instincts and the fear that her idyllic life is at risk. Is her paranoia justified, or is it merely a figment of her imagination?

As Marisa delves deeper into her suspicions, the psychological tension escalates, revealing the complexities of trust in relationships. The narrative intricately explores themes of motherhood, loyalty, and the lengths one will go to protect their family. Marisa's determination to uncover the truth about Kate's intentions becomes a gripping journey that challenges her own perceptions of reality. The reader is drawn into a world where every glance and every question carries weight, leading to a climax that is both shocking and thought-provoking.

Magpie masterfully intertwines suspense with emotional depth, making it a compelling read for fans of psychological thrillers. The author crafts a vivid portrayal of the characters’ inner struggles, leaving readers questioning their own judgments. With its elegant prose and a storyline that keeps you on the edge of your seat, Magpie is not just a thriller; it’s an exploration of the human psyche and the fragility of trust.

'I raced through Magpie. A very elegant, tense, literary thriller full of misdirection, unreliable witnesses, motherhood, madness, rage, and the most heart-breaking account of infertility I've read'
SARAH VAUGHAN, AUTHOR OF ANATOMY OF A SCANDAL

‘A dark, sleek, ever-tightening spiral …Completely, terrifyingly BRILLIANT
MARIAN KEYES, AUTHOR OF GROWN UPS

‘Elizabeth Day has written that rare book I always go hunting for, something that will keep me breathless with suspense but also buoyant with good energy. It is both sinister and comforting, outrageous but grounded, with a head-spinning plot twist…Magpie is a book that needed to exist in the world. It is the book that was missing’
LISA TADDEO, AUTHOR OF THREE WOMEN AND ANIMAL

‘Magpie is a clever, suspenseful read with a brilliant central pivot and a keen eye for relationships, including the toxic ones. A compelling, twisting read
MATT HAIG, author of The Midnight Library and The Comfort Book

‘Superbly taut and well-written, noirish with a big and beating heart’
JESSIE BURTON, AUTHOR OF THE MINIATURIST AND THE CONFESSION

‘An absorbing exploration of infertility and mental illness combined with the pace and plot of a heart-racing thriller … I literally couldn’t put this down. Sublime
SARA COLLINS, AUTHOR OF THE CONFESSIONS OF FRANNIE LANGTON

‘The most mind-blowing book of the year’
JOANNA CANNON, AUTHOR OF THE TROUBLE WITH GOATS AND SHEEP AND THREE THINGS ABOUT ELSIE

‘Magpie is tightly plotted, crackling with an uneasy tension, and has an ingenious twist you won’t see coming. Stylish, sinister, and clever, this is a sublime thriller
LOUISE O’NEILL, AUTHOR OF AFTER THE SILENCE

‘Magnificent. Clever, beautifully-crafted, gripping, warm: I read it in one sitting’
KATE MOSSE, AUTHOR OF THE CITY OF TEARS

ISBN: 9780008374983

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 21mm

Weight: 240g

336 pages