Madwoman
by Chelsea Bieker
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Pub Date 5 Sep 2024 | Archive Date 13 Sep 2024
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Description
An unexpected letter from her mother threatens to pull Clove back to a life she's left behind, in this thrilling novel from an explosive new talent
Clove has spent the past few years meticulously crafting a family life that looks nothing like the one she grew up in. She has a reliable husband, two loving children, a stable home: so what if ignoring the stubborn tendrils of her traumatic past means racking up a little credit card debt or indulging in a light obsession with wellness? Clove is doing just fine.
Or she is until a letter arrives from a women’s prison in California – a letter that threatens to expose the violent past Clove has worked so hard to conceal. Soon, she becomes entangled in a dangerous cat-and-mouse game with the very people she thought she’d outrun.
Bold, compassionate and full of surprising twists, Madwoman is a story about violence, recovery, and Clove’s refusal to be defined by her worst experiences.
Advance Praise
'Chelsea Bieker is an absolutely crackling talent.' Lauren Groff, author of Matrix
'Darkly funny, heart-smashing, and absolutely unforgettable, Madwoman is a masterpiece.' Rachel Yoder, author of Nightbitch
'I devoured every perfect sentence... A truly stunning read - this is my book of the year.' Ella Berman, author of Before We Were Innocent
'An impossible-to-forget story told by an author whose work I will now forever adore.' Rachel Louise Snyder, author of Women We Buried
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9780861547883 |
| PRICE | £16.99 (GBP) |
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Featured Reviews
Sophia B, Media/Journalist
A cut above the usual domestic thrillers, this precisely written account of a thirtysomething woman's unravelling and remaking herself is a summer must-read. Clove, formerly known as Calla Lily, escaped her childhood of abuse and horror by taking her childhood best friend's identity and leaving Hawaii. Now, in her thirties with two children, addicted to clean eating and Gwyneth Paltrow-style shopping, she finds her past catching up with her when she receieves a mysterious letter from a women's correctional facility, and is forced to relive her memories of first love as well as the horrors and small joys of her childhood. And why is she so drawn to the mysterious Jane at the Whole Foods-style local market - is it romantic, or does she feel like she knows this woman already? Original, strange and definitely worth a read.
Book Trade Professional 479806
Absolutely breath-taking, MADWOMAN takes the domestic thriller to a whole new literary level.
Reminiscent of THE PUSH and THE RECOVERY OF ROSE GOLD, Bieker takes several captivating issues and blends them into one tense, sinister, and thoroughly page-turning thriller.
I don't want to give too much away, but if you love thrillers, this is an absolute must read.
Sarah H, Educator
Madwoman is a standout domestic thriller. it explores numerous themes including generational trauma and moral ambiguity, and is definitely a read that keeps you hooked from start to finish!
The story centers on Clove, an Instagram influencer hiding a dark past. Her life starts to unravel when she receives a letter from her imprisoned mother, forcing her to confront long-buried secrets.
This book is perfect for fans of psychological dramas and thrillers who enjoy complex, character-driven stories with surprising twists.
A Highly recommended suspenseful, page-turning read.
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