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'A fantastic whodunnit' HEAT MAGAZINE
'Sensational' CRIME MONTHLY
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Some women just can't take a joke.
At least, that's what locals tell the police when a man is found gruesomely murdered at the pub in a tiny outback town. All fingers point to the backpackers working behind the bar that night - sorority sisters Beth and Lauren, who skipped town before the body was discovered.
Despite all the evidence against them, rookie cop Tara Harrison knows there must be more to this case. But even as she tries to prove their innocence, Tara discovers that Beth and Lauren have dark secrets of their own - secrets they've sworn to take to the grave...
Sun-drenched, suspenseful and addictive, with a cast of fierce, unforgettable women, Blood Sisters is the irresistible must-read of 2023. Perfect for fans of Jane Harper, Liane Moriarty and Taylor Jenkins-Reid.
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*BEST CRIME BOOKS OF 2022 - SUNDAY TIMES*
*PICK OF THE WEEK - THE TIMES CRIME CLUB*
*BOOK OF THE WEEK - HEAT MAGAZINE*
*BOOK OF THE WEEK - BELFAST TELEGRAPH*
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READERS LOVE BLOOD SISTERS:
'Amazing and addictive'
'Kept me guessing until the end and I just loved it.'
'Told in a similar style to "Daisy Jones and the Six"'
'Think THE DRY or THE LOST MAN by Jane Harper...Gripping. Unputdownable.'
'My gosh, I loved this book. I found it really difficult to put down.'
'Fantastic book! ... I had no chance at guessing the ending or 'who done it''
'What a book. Small chapters which kept the story moving at a great pace'
'Couldn't put it down!'
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CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED
'This superb slice of Aussie noir isn't just a fantastic whodunnit, it also shines a light on some important themes. We couldn't get enough of the atmospheric setting and pitch-perfect writing.' HEAT
'Layer upon layer of plot twists ... My only sadness was that I couldn't read it in one go.' BELFAST TELEGRAPH
'Oh, my, can this author write women!' NEW YORK TIMES
'A well-researched, page-turning story with characters to root for and some seriously good misdirection. This is excellent outback noir.' EMMA STYLES
'A blisteringly good book. Compulsive, brilliant, atmospheric, and with serious emotional clout. These characters didn't just jump off the page: they pulled me into it. An absolute five star read.' GYTHA LODGE
'Atmospheric and brooding, this gripping police procedural opened my eyes to modern-day exploitation in outback Australia. Tara is a smart heroine I'd love to read much more of.' ED JAMES
'A bloody good (and indeed bloody) story of suspense and mystery.' MORNING STAR
About the Author
Cate Quinn is a travel and lifestyle journalist for The Times, the Guardian and the Mirror, alongside many magazines. Prior to this, Quinn's background in historic research won prestigious postgraduate funding from the British Art Council. Quinn pooled these resources, combining historical research with first-hand experiences in far-flung places to create critically acclaimed and bestselling historical fiction.
Reviews
Beth and Lauren are backpackers from California who have run out of money in Western Australia. When they take jobs in a seedy outback bar whose owner hires girls to attract custom from a mining company, they become targets of a group of thuggish men. This is not the usual story of vulnerable women in jeopardy, however, but one in which the victims fight back. * SUNDAY TIMES *
This superb slice of Aussie noir isn't just a fantastic whodunnit, it also shines a light on some important themes. We couldn't get enough of the atmospheric setting and pitch-perfect writing. * HEAT MAGAZINE *
Outback noir is having a real moment... This new offering is one to add to the list - in fact, bump it right to the top of the pile ... Just sensational. * CRIME MONTHLY *
Layer upon layer of plot twists ... My only sadness was that I couldn't read it in one go. * BELFAST TELEGRAPH *
A well-researched, page-turning story with characters to root for and some seriously good misdirection. This is excellent outback noir. * EMMA STYLES *
Nowadays it seems that hardly a week goes by without the publication of an Australian novel detailing outrageous antics in the outback. This is one of the good ones. * The Times *
A blisteringly good book. Compulsive, brilliant, atmospheric, and with serious emotional clout. These characters didn't just jump off the page: they pulled me into it. An absolute five star read. * GYTHA LODGE *
Atmospheric and brooding, this gripping police procedural opened my eyes to modern-day exploitation in outback Australia. Tara is a smart heroine I'd love to read much more of. * ED JAMES *
A bloody good (and indeed bloody) story of suspense and mystery. * MORNING STAR *
Book Information
ISBN 9781409197003
Author Cate Quinn
Format Hardback
Page Count 464
Imprint Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )
Publisher Orion Publishing Co
Weight(grams) 700g
Dimensions(mm) 240mm * 160mm * 42mm
