Description
Lucinda has lived her whole life in the shadow of her glamorous and outgoing high-end model sister Viviana. But when Viviana suddenly disappears on a trip to Sao Paulo, Lucinda drops everything to track her down. Met with indifference from the police, Lucinda joins forces with Viviana's girlfriend Graziane to launch her own investigation. When she discovers that her sister had a thriving career as a sex worker, the list of possible suspects widens. Then a cryptic text suggests that Viviana is still alive but being held hostage. With the minutes ticking by, Lucinda and Graziane must track down the men from Viviana's past to discover who might want to do her harm. A furiously contemporary and vibrant thriller that crackles with danger.
About the Author
Simone Campos lives in Rio de Janeiro where she was born in 1983. Her literary debut, No Shopping, was released when she was 17, and since then she has published one short-story collection and four novels. She is also the translator of several English-language books into Brazilian Portuguese, including Paula Hawkins' The Girl on the Train and Margaret Atwood's The Testaments. This is her first thriller.
Reviews
'With shades of Thelma And Louise, this is a high-octane, daring thriller to watch out for' - Stylist
''This is not your average neo noir'' - Times and Sunday Times Crime Club
'It's cheering to see thriller writers give their female protagonists agency, determination and physical prowess... [Simone Campos] brings an original and welcome new voice' - Financial Times
'Gritty, raw, and utterly fascinating... so much more than a story of a missing woman. It's about the power of sex, femininity, and the seedy underbelly of beauty when it's a commodity. A fast-paced and gripping thriller that explores race, class, family dynamics, and identity, this is an absolutely enthralling read.' - Samantha M. Bailey, international bestselling author of WOMAN ON THE EDGE and WATCH OUT FOR HER
'Real, flawed, complex women. Loved the fury. Felt totally different from most thrillers - in a good way & a totally different world.' - Tina Baker, author of Nasty Little Cuts
Book Information
ISBN 9781782278191
Author Simone Campos
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint Pushkin Vertigo
Publisher Pushkin Press
About the Author
Simone Campos lives in Rio de Janeiro where she was born in 1983. Her literary debut, No Shopping, was released when she was 17, and since then she has published one short-story collection and four novels. She is also the translator of several English-language books into Brazilian Portuguese, including Paula Hawkins' The Girl on the Train and Margaret Atwood's The Testaments. This is her first thriller.
Reviews
'With shades of Thelma And Louise, this is a high-octane, daring thriller to watch out for' - Stylist
''This is not your average neo noir'' - Times and Sunday Times Crime Club
'It's cheering to see thriller writers give their female protagonists agency, determination and physical prowess... [Simone Campos] brings an original and welcome new voice' - Financial Times
'Gritty, raw, and utterly fascinating... so much more than a story of a missing woman. It's about the power of sex, femininity, and the seedy underbelly of beauty when it's a commodity. A fast-paced and gripping thriller that explores race, class, family dynamics, and identity, this is an absolutely enthralling read.' - Samantha M. Bailey, international bestselling author of WOMAN ON THE EDGE and WATCH OUT FOR HER
'Real, flawed, complex women. Loved the fury. Felt totally different from most thrillers - in a good way & a totally different world.' - Tina Baker, author of Nasty Little Cuts
Book Information
ISBN 9781782278191
Author Simone Campos
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint Pushkin Vertigo
Publisher Pushkin Press
