Lie of the Land
by Kerry Hadley-Pryce
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Pub Date 6 Jan 2025 | Archive Date 30 Nov 2024
Salt Publishing | Salt
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Description
Lie of the Land is a dark, domestic literary thriller set in the Black Country in the Midlands, UK. When Rory and Jemma meet, Rory already has a girlfriend, but that doesn’t stop them getting together and, much sooner than Jemma would like, they’re buying their first house together in the heart of the grimy Midlands.
‘The Rocks’ is a run-down, ‘doer-upper’ and right from the off, Jemma is reluctant and unhappy, far from ready for commitment. But there is something about the house that is both compelling and sinister, and the situation takes a darker turn when a terrible accident happens involving their new next door neighbours, forcing both Jemma and Rory to tackle their inner demons.
Themes of toxic relationships, secrets and deceit are intensified by a judgmental narrative voice which propels the plot to its even darker resolution.
A Note From the Publisher
Another superior thriller from Kerry. She’s the Queen of Black Country Noir. Unsavoury characters often trapped in oppressive and claustrophobic relationships. Page turner with terrific ending.
Advance Praise
Previous Praise for Kerry Hadley-Pryce
‘Landscape is a cauldron for Kerry Hadley-Pryce’s intensely creepy and evocative writing.’ —Georgina Bruce, Black Static
‘The Black Country is a macabre triumph, whether you read it as a horror fable about love or a meditation on the controlling character of the artist. Either way, this ambitious and memorable first novel loiters like a rotting fish left behind the fridge.’ —James Kidd, Independent on Sunday
‘Kerry Hadley-Pryce creates the stifling atmosphere of a contemporary England.’ —Bookmunch
‘Hadley-Pryce has a unique and impressive way of not only getting into the minds of the characters but also the readers.’ —For the Literature
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781784633318 |
| PRICE | £10.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 176 |
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Featured Reviews
Kevin H, Reviewer
This is a 'read now' book on netgalley which I rarely look at, preferring to request books instead. My (now I realise incorrect) opinion is that the read now books generally lack quality and are to be avoided.
However, this book drew me in. The synopsis sounded intriguing and, at only 176 pages, my thoughts were that if it was rubbish, I wasn't wasting much time on it.
And how pleased I was to be surprised by the quality of this book, it really gripped me and Hadley-Price is a very gifted, poetic, lyrical writer who gave this novel a great sense of foreboding..
I was very surprised but this book is a 5 star for me
Reviewer 1277422
The book is atmospheric and writing is poetic. The characters were mysterious. Rory and Jemma buy their own house in the grimy midlands. The house seems to be eerie, compelling and dark. There is something just so unsettling about it. While all the unexpected happenings and accidents surrounds them. The neighbour is mysterious too. The ending was so unexpected and unsettling.
Thanks to the Author and Netgalley.
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