The Silent Daughter: Shortlisted for the Scottish Crime Book of the Year 2021 by Emma Christie

Emma Christie . Unknown Year . English

'A storming debut' The Sun 'Clever and compelling with a fresh hook' Phoebe Morgan Perfect for fans of JP Delaney and C.L. Taylor, this is a complex thriller about the secrets we keep and the damage they do. ___________ SCOTTISH CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR 2021 SHORTLIST BEST SCOTTISH CRIME DEBUT 2021 SHORTLIST MCILVANNEY PRIZE FOR SCOTTISH CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR LONGLIST CWA NEW BLOOD DAGGER LONGLIST ___________ Deceit runs in the family . . . Chris Morrison is facing his worst nightmare. His wife is in a coma. His daughter is missing. And the only thing more unsettling than these two events . . . is what might connect them. Some secrets can change a family for ever. ___________ Praise for Emma Christie: 'Emma Christie shows that she's already learned how to reel readers in from page one and keep them hooked. An intriguing mystery' - The Herald 'A clever and complex rollercoaster of a psychological thriller' - Culturefly 'A really clever, compelling book with a fresh twist' - Phoebe Morgan 'Full to the brim of red herrings and twisty dead ends' - Lauren North 'A stunning and emotional debut. Truly gripping and incredibly well-written' - Vikki Patis

Categories: Literary Fiction

About the Author

Emma Christie writes psychological thrillers set in Portobello, Edinburgh’s thriving seaside neighbourhood. She’s author of THE SILENT DAUGHTER, FIND HER FIRST and IN HER SHADOW. Her books have been shortlisted for the McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime Book of the Year, shortlisted for the Scottish Crime Debut of the Year and longlisted for the Crime Writers Association John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger Award. Emma is founder member of the Caledonia Crime Collective, a group of emerging Scottish crime fiction writers. When she’s not travelling in her campervan Emma lives in Barcelona with her girlfriend Mari and far too many plants.

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