Pieces of Her
Unraveling the secrets that bind mother and daughter
Format:Paperback
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Published:17th Mar '22
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- Paperback£8.99(9780008150853)
A gripping tale of secrets, Pieces of Her explores the complexities of family and identity through a mother's hidden past.
In Pieces of Her, the story follows Andy Oliver, a young woman who believes she knows her mother, Laura, inside and out. However, everything changes when a moment of peril reveals Laura's hidden past. As Laura steps into danger to protect her daughter, Andy is thrust into a whirlwind of secrets and revelations that challenge her perception of the woman she thought she knew so well.
Desperate to understand the truth behind her mother's actions, Andy embarks on a race against time to uncover the mysteries that have long been buried. The deeper she digs, the more she realizes that her mother's life is intertwined with dark secrets and dangerous choices. With every revelation, the bond between mother and daughter is tested, forcing Andy to confront not only her mother's past but also her own identity.
Pieces of Her is a gripping standalone thriller that masterfully weaves themes of family, trust, and the complexity of human relationships. As the narrative unfolds, readers are taken on a suspenseful journey filled with unexpected twists and turns, leading to a shocking climax that will leave them breathless. This novel, now adapted into a major Netflix series, showcases Karin Slaughter's talent for crafting compelling characters and intricate plots that resonate with readers long after the last page is turned.
‘Slaughter has outdone herself with Pieces of Her–a novel that sets the standard for psychological thriller writing’ Jeffery Deaver
‘Amongst the world‘s greatest and finest crime writers’ Yrsa Sigurðardóttir
‘An intriguing tale that surrenders its secrets carefully and gradually’ Guardian
‘A solid thriller’ Daily Mail
‘Captivating at every turn’ Female First
‘Slaughter judiciously keeps the characterisation of her imperilled protagonists to the fore’ Guardian
‘Smart, gripping and packed with enthralling characters, this darkly addictive tale will reel you in from the get-go’ Heat
‘Buckle up for an exhilarating read’ Prima
‘Slaughter skilfully juggles her twin time frames and delivers a taut, complex and unusually thoughtful thriller’ Mail on Sunday Event Magazine
Praise for Karin Slaughter:
‘This is a great writer at the peak of her powers. Karin Slaughter is at her nail-biting, heart-stopping, emotionally-draining best’ Peter James
'Karin Slaughter has – by far – the best name of all of us mystery novelists. More to the point, The Good Daughter is Karin Slaughter’s most ambitious, most emotional, and best novel. So far, anyway' James Patterson
‘Simply the best book you'll read all year. Raw, powerful and utterly gripping – yet written with a tenderness and empathy that will break your heart’ Kathryn Stockett, bestselling author of The Help
‘The darkness of the past is very present in this utterly chilling thriller. With heart and skill Karin Slaughter keeps you hooked from the first page until the last’ Camilla Lackberg
‘It’s big, dark, rich, satisfying, and bloody – like a perfectly cooked steak’ Stuart MacBride
‘The best yet’ Lesley Pearse
‘A great read’ Daily Mail
'The best suspense novel of the year' Daily Express
‘Fierce, savagely well-written’ Metro
‘I’d follow her anywhere’ Gillian Flynn
‘One of the boldest thriller writers working today’ Tess Gerritsen
‘Her characters, plot, and pacing are unrivalled’ Michael Connelly
ISBN: 9780008447946
Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 32mm
Weight: 360g
512 pages
TV tie-in edition