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In Her Wake

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April 2016 Reading Group Book of the Month.

A compelling, almost bittersweet read, where a shocking discovery leads to an emotional journey. Two tales fuse into one… while in the present Bella explains how she finds a letter that is set to change everything she believes, we also revisit Henry’s past. Telling Bella’s tale in the first person creates a feeling of familiarity and compassion, Henry’s tale is told on his behalf, keeping you removed, letting you consider, allowing you to ponder. Amanda Jennings encourages Bella to step out of herself, on occasion the words create an almost dreamlike quality, while on others short sharp sentences jolted me back into reality. As shafts of understanding light the pages, shocking moments still lie in wait, ready to trip up your thoughts and feelings. ‘In Her Wake’ is a thought-provoking, dramatic and gripping story and begs the question, just how well do we really know our family?

 

A 'Piece of Passion' from the publisher...

'When talking about my list, there are few books for which words fail me, and this is one of them. In fact, I don’t even know where to start. In Her Wake is a chilling, exquisitely written and evocative thriller that hinges on the abduction of a child, and the effect this crime has on everyone connected with it. It’s also a compelling study of the nature of identity and, indeed, loss, with a series of interconnected, traumatic discoveries driving a complex and deftly orchestrated plot set on the rugged, richly described Cornish coast. It’s dark but at the same time uplifting, and the pages turn almost by themselves. Equally, one of the most moving books I’ve read in a very long time, and there are twists that force you to turn back the pages to check that you haven’t missed something. It’s a book that I knew I had to buy after reading twenty pages, and my second readers returned the same verdict in less than a day. In Her Wake has bestseller written all over it, and in terms of psychological thrillers, I cannot think of even one that matches it. When a host of highly regarded, well-known authors submitted their endorsements, one after one, in a virtual flood, my heart nearly burst with pride for Amanda. This is a book you will never, ever forget.'

Karen Sullivan, Publisher, Orenda Books

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