LoveReading Says
An impressive, original, and convincing novel containing a fierce beating heart and explosive plot. Three women in a US seaside town find friendship and inner strength when they discover a body and realise the police won’t properly investigate. This is the debut adult novel by Kirsten Miller and wow, does she arrive in style! It is deliciously dark, in fact at times feels almost dangerous, and yet as natural as can be. While feminine courage and strength sit as a central theme, particularly during the menopause, I’d recommend this book to everyone. The power comes from within, with earthy magic, sisterhood, and a wickedly wicked wit sending out barbs that caught my mind and gave it a thorough shake. A whole swooping mass of emotions reached out from the page and at times I felt as though I was a part of all three women. I loved Nessa, Jo, and Harriett, so different yet joining forces and learning who they really were as they fought to balance the scales of justice. This is so immensely powerful and potent I felt exhilarated by the time I had finished reading. I’ve chosen The Change to sit as a Liz Pick of the Month and it thoroughly deserves its place as a LoveReading Star Book. Channelling the energy of women The Change is a novel for all, it’s surprising, oh so readable and tremendously entertaining.
Liz Robinson
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The Change Synopsis
Nessa: The Seeker
Jo: The Protector
Harriett: The Punisher
With newfound powers the time has come to take matters into their own hands…
After Nessa is widowed and her daughters leave for college, she’s left alone in her house near the ocean. In the quiet hours, she hears voices belonging to the dead – who will only speak to her.
On the cusp of fifty Harriett’s marriage and career imploded, and she hasn’t left her house in months. But her life is far from over – in fact, she’s undergone a stunning metamorphosis.
Jo spent thirty years at war with her body. The rage that arrived with menopause felt like the last straw – until she discovers she’s able to channel it.
Guided by voices only Nessa can hear, the trio discover the abandoned body of a teenage girl. The police have written off the victim. But the women have not. Their own investigations lead them to more bodies and a world of wealth where the rules don’t apply – and the realisation that laws are designed to protect villains, not the vulnerable.
So it’s up to these three women to avenge the innocent, and punish the guilty…
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Praise for THE CHANGE
'A roar of rage, a pacy page-turner, I loved it with all my broken heart. Read it. You'll love it' Marian Keyes
'Part crime thriller, part extended howl of pure rage, The Change takes a scalpel to the cancer of misogyny that infects every cell of western culture, with biting wit and a burning, righteous anger that never lets up. Powerful and original' Tammy Cohen
'A brilliant book. Thrilling, fast paced and original. I couldn't stop reading' Sarah Morgan
'How brilliant to read about strong, fabulous women - this is a great book. The Change will inspire women to feel empowered at a time when they feel their strength is waning - could be a life-changer! Fresh and fabulous, teeming with amazing characters, unputdownable - stays with you long after the last page is turned' Milly Johnson
'The Change is a gripping, powerful gut-punch of a book that left me feeling fully satisfied at such a rich, original and sparkling story with a punch-the-air, killer ending. This book is ?' Cressida McLaughlin
'Such a breath of fresh air. Beautifully written and vibrant . . . Miller has brilliantly spotted the reality of what happens psychologically and sprinkled on writerly magic to make a wonderfully layered and readable story. It will change the mainstream narrative about how we describe menopause and ageing. Bloody brilliant!' Kate Codrington, Second Spring
'I loved this book, in particular its three powerful independent no-nonsense female protagonists . . . A feminist thriller for our times' Nina Pottell, Prima
'A suspenseful story with great pacing, memorable characters, and an engaging voice. Fantastic in every way, this fierce anthem against misogyny is a smash' Publishers Weekly
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