Description
'A stunning debut . . . I loved every page' CLARE MACKINTOSH
'I loved this book. Its witchy, and sweaty and unputdownable. It takes a traditional thriller structure and turns it on it's head' DAISY JOHNSON
'Refreshing, heartbreaking and magical . . . Every mother should read this' CATH WEEKS
'A riveting and utterly convincing story, that shines a light on the shadows between right and wrong. A sensitive and thought-provoking into the lives of women'
KIRAN MILLWARD HARGRAVE
THE BATTLE ON THE INSIDE IS JUST THE BEGINNING
Dani hasn't had an easy life. She's made some bad choices and now she's paying the ultimate price; prison.
With her young daughter Bethany, growing up in foster care, Dani is determined to be free and reunited with her. There's only one problem; Dani can't stay out of trouble.
Dani's new cellmate Martha is quiet and unassuming. There's something about her that doesn't add up. When Martha offers Dani one last chance at freedom, she doesn't hesitate.
Everything she wants is on the outside, but Dani is stuck on the inside. Is it possible to break out when everyone is trying to keep you in . . .
About the Author
Lucy Ayrton has an MA in Creative Writing from Warwick University, and is a novelist and performance poet. Her debut novel, One More Chance, the story of a young mother battling imprisonment and addiction, was published in 2018 with Dialogue Books and was a finalist in the Exeter Novel Award. She wrote and performed two full-length spoken word shows at the Edinburgh Festival, which were respectively turned into a poetry pamphlet and a radio play. She also competed as a national finalist at the UK Poetry Slam. Lucy currently teaches Creative Writing at Oxford University.
Reviews
Refreshing, heartbreaking and magical; the most powerful first-person narrative I have read in years. Every mother should read this. * Cath Weeks *
A brilliant insight into the life of a prisoner told in such a clever and sympathetic way. . . that will have you gripped to the very end. * Net Galley User *
'Hard to believe it's a debut! It's really accomplished and the main character was totally sympathetic with a refreshing and authentic voice that just carried me through the story. I couldn't put it down - that voice, honest and . . . utterly compelling.' * Jenny Blackhurst *
A fantastic read. 5*****
Fascinating. Enlightening. Sobering. * Oxford Times *
The story was . . . refreshingly different from anything l have read before. Well worth reading. * Net Galley User *
A gritty, honest read. Really enjoyed it! * Net Galley User *
Just couldn't put it down * Net Galley User *
A brilliant engrossing story and I can't wait to read more by Lucy Ayrton * Net Galley User *
I loved this book. I loved the plot and the story arc. I loved Danni. * Net Galley User *
Book Information
ISBN 9780349700205
Author Lucy Ayrton
Format Paperback
Page Count 352
Imprint Dialogue Books
Publisher Dialogue
Weight(grams) 280g
Dimensions(mm) 126mm * 196mm * 26mm
