Shortlisted for the Galaxy Popular Fiction Book of the Year 2010.

The Ice Cream Girls is an utterly gripping, thought-provoking and heart-warming slice of life that will make you wonder if you can ever truly know the people you love particularly when secrets from a tragic event in the past are unburied and revealed to those who knew those secrets and to others who didn’t. A living hell for those involved.

Synopsis

As teenagers, Poppy Carlisle and Serena Gorringe were the only witnesses to a tragic event. Amid heated public debate, the two seemingly glamorous teens were dubbed 'The Ice Cream Girls' by the press and were dealt with by the courts. Years later, having led very different lives, Poppy is keen to set the record straight about what really happened, while Serena wants no one in her present to find out about her past.

Reviews

'Another moving and thought-provoking read, this lives up to expectations'
Cosmopolitan

'Unputdownable is a word that's bandied around a lot, but we seriously dare you to try and prise yourself away from this one'
Company

'Absolutely fantastic. From the first page you'll be desperate to know exactly what happened'
The Sun

'A powerful departure from the usual frothy chick-lit, this beautifully written novel will hook you from the start'
Closer

'Gripping, thought-provoking and ultimately heart-warming'
She

'Incredibly gripping' **** Now 'Gritty and realistic, it mixes crime, drama and romance ? the best women's fiction of the year so far'
Candis magazine

'A fast-paced, gritty and exhilarating read'
Hot Stars

'Gripping'
Woman

's Own 'Phenomenal, my favourite book of the year so far ... a well-written and tension-laden book that will keep you hooked ... fabulous'
chicklitreviews

.com '[A] breathtaking psychological thriller. Koomson takes the story to the darkest of places, creating a masterpiece of manipulation that builds layer by chilling layer to an outstanding climax that will make you - and your goosebumps - shudder
Daily Record

'[A] fast-paced page-turner ... A shocking tale of brutality and betrayal, shattered childhood and hidden truths'
Take a Break

'This incisive tale tests the value of truth'
Pride

About the Author

Dorothy Koomson has two degrees, is a journalist and has written for numerous women's magazines and newspapers, including the Guardian, New Woman and Cosmo. Her first novel for Sphere, My Best Friend's Girl, was picked as a Richard & Judy Summer Read. More books by this author Author 'Like for Like' recommendation