Undulating back and forth over 80 years, this haunting, dark tale of mystery and deception, centring on lost twins, is mesmerising. Sinister, full of twists and the unexpected, I rate it as highly as her first horrific tale of madness, Tower of Silence. A new talent well worth supporting.
Comparison: Barbara Vine, Carol Smith, Mary Higgins Clark.
Similar this month: John Katzenbach, Mark Billingham.

At first, journalist Harry Fizglen is sceptical when his editor asks him to investigate the background of Simone Anderson, a new Bloomsbury artist. But once he's met the enigmatic Simone, Harry is intrigued.
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At first, journalist Harry Fizglen is sceptical when his editor asks him to investigate the background of Simone Anderson, a new Bloomsbury artist. But once he's met the enigmatic Simone, Harry is intrigued.
Dark Dividing features in the following genres: Thriller and Suspense, Historical Fiction, eBooks of the Month, Fiction, Recommendations
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Dark Dividing was written by Sarah Rayne and published by Simon & Schuster Ltd