February 2012 Debut of the Month.
A well written insight into the twisted mind of an unashamed murderer, as she admits in the second paragraph of this book (see link to the Opening Extract on this page). In fact, The Book of Lies is so easy and approachable, and makes you so familiar with the writer, it feels like you are reading a personal letter from her to you. Alongside the subtly-woven, insightful narrative, throughout this book there are interesting footnotes about the island of Guernsey which add an interesting historical perspective as well as underpin the credibility of the story. A compelling read.
Catherine Rozier is fifteen years old and a murderer. She desperately wants to explain what happened that stormy night on the cliffs by Clarence Batterie. But the adults around her - her mother, her teachers, even the Chief Constable - understand that some things are best kept hidden.
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Catherine Rozier is fifteen years old and a murderer. She desperately wants to explain what happened that stormy night on the cliffs by Clarence Batterie.
The Book of Lies features in the following genres: Family Drama, Young Adult Fiction, Debut Books of the Month, Historical Fiction, Modern and Contemporary Fiction, Thriller and Suspense, Book Club Recommendations, eBooks of the Month, Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Recommendations, General Fiction
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The Book of Lies was written by Mary Horlock and published by Canongate Books Ltd
The Book of Lies has 336 pages
