Quicksand of Memory: The twisty, chilling psychological thriller that everyone's talking about... - Michael J. Malone (Paperback) 14-04-2022
Scarred by their pasts, Jenna and Luke fall in love, brimming with hope for a rosy future. But someone has been watching, with chilling plans for revenge ... An emotive, twisty, disturbing new psychological thriller by the critically acclaimed author of A Suitable Lie and In the Absence of Miracles. 'Compelling, disturbing and engaging' Caro Ramsay 'Malone is the master of twists, turns and the unexpected, with the skill to keep things grounded ... a master of his craft' Herald Scotland 'Tense, pacey and lyrical ... cements Malone in the firmament of Tartan Noir, marrying McIlvanney and Banks to a modern domestic noir that'll have you reading into the wee sma' hours' Ed James ______________________________________________ The darker the memory, the deadlier the obsession... Jenna is trying to rebuild her life after a series of disastrous relationships. Luke is struggling to provide a safe, loving home for his deceased partner's young son, following a devastating tragedy. When Jenna and Luke meet and fall in love, they are certain they can achieve the stability and happiness they both desperately need. And yet, someone is watching. Someone who has been scarred by past events. Someone who will stop at nothing to get revenge... Dark, unsettling and immensely moving, Quicksand of Memory is a chilling reminder that we are not only punished for our sins, but by them, and that memories left to blacken and sharpen over time are the perfect breeding ground for obsession, and murder... ________________________________________________________ 'Complex, human characters living in a page-turning world' Douglas Skelton 'Long-held secrets, complex relationships and an ever increasing sense of menace ... fantastic' Steph Broadribb 'A fascinating exploration of damage, toxicity, trauma and love' Sharon Bairden 'Darkly compelling and provocative ... from the outset, whiplike tendrils of disquiet creep their way into the story' LoveReading 'Masterfully combines the dark, cruel element