Follow the Butterfly
by Martta Kaukonen
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Pub Date 4 Mar 2025 | Archive Date 14 Dec 2024
Pushkin Press | Pushkin Vertigo
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Description
A female serial killer and her therapist play “a brilliant game of cat and mouse” in this twisty psychological thriller for fans of Ruth Ware and Alex Michaelides (The Times)
It all started with a telephone call. It was the first time I heard Ida’s voice, just a faint whisper, as though she were calling from beyond the grave.
Renowned therapist Clarissa Virtanen is not afraid to look at the darkest side of humanity. Haunted by the death of a young patient, she will do whatever it takes to save the most vulnerable.
But when Ida – angry, damaged and seemingly suicidal – walks into her office, Clarissa may have met her match. For Ida has secrets.
Murderous secrets, which mark her like a bloodstain. Secrets which drive her to kill. And kill again.
Somehow, Clarissa must find the key to unlock her past. So she makes a bargain with Ida - six months to try and stop her taking her own life. But what if she has entered a game more deadly, and more evil, than she could ever imagine?
Don’t miss this dark and twisty psychological thriller featuring a face-off between 2 women that's overlain with a sense of poignancy about damaged lives, the power of the imagination to trick–and protect–us, and the passage of time.
Advance Praise
“A slow burn to start, this dark tale packs a punch.” — Irish Independent
“A slow burn to start, this dark tale packs a punch.” — Irish Independent
Available Editions
EDITION | Other Format |
ISBN | 9781782278788 |
PRICE | US$18.95 (USD) |
PAGES | 368 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Wow. Okay so this isn’t an easy read as it’s 4 different points of view so it can get a little tricky in places as the writing style is very different however you do get used to it.
I thought this was an incredible twisty, mystery book. I didn’t expect the ending and just thought the whole book was great! Can’t wait for the second one
This was everything that I was hoping for from the description. The mystery element worked well in telling this story and was hooked from the first page. The characters felt like they were meant to be there and enjoyed the way Martta Kaukwrote this.
To be honest i did struggle with this book. It has four different POV and I kept having to go back to remember who and what.. that maybe just me though..
That said it is a twisty and drama filled story that is well written with a brilliant plotline.
I loved it
Amazing book. My first by this author. I loved that it's told from multiple POVs. Some ppl don't enjoy that, but it's one of my favorite aspects of a good thriller. I can't wait for part two. 5 big stars!!
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC of this book
I loved this book. The way the main character thinks and acts so unpredictably, the twists to the plot and the overall premise were brilliant. I raced to the end and can't wait to read more from this author. Highly recommend!
I couldnt put this down and flew through it in a matter of hrs!! I think that probably helped since it meant I wasn't forgetting who wad who when I went back to it later so it all worked out perfectly for max enjoyment. This book had me all over the place, I had no clue what was going to happen next and couldn't stop reading til I found out. I loved how different it was and just how the characters never did the predictable which made for such a fun read
Follow the Butterfly is a complex psychological thriller told from the point of view of its 4 main characters. It does seem a little pedestrian at first as the cast of characters are introduced and publicity-hungry therapist Clarissa Virtanen takes on suicidal Ida as a client ,a young woman with some very dark secrets. Clarissa becomes almost obsessed with the enigmatic and secretive Ida, getting her to agree to 6 months of therapy in an effort to cure her destructive thoughts.......but has she made a deal with the Devil?
This is very much a slow burn story but once it gets into its stride the gripping , twisty and very clever plot throws up shock after shock . Author Martta Kaukonen ramps up the pressure and constantly plays with the perceptions of her readers in a very accomplished and engaging thriller,highly recommended.