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Orkney Twilight

Clare Carson

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English
Head of Zeus
01 April 2015
Jim says he's an undercover policeman. His daughter Sam thinks he's a liar. On holiday in Orkney, beneath an endless midsummer sky, Sam spies on Jim as he runs secretive errands across the island. What did he take from the old watchtower on the edge of a cliff? Why is he so interested in Norse mythology? And why does Sam have the eerie feeling that she too is being watched? When Sam finally discovers the truth, it will draw her into a dangerous world of darkness and deception... An original and haunting thriller about fathers, daughters and the ghosts of the past.

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Imprint:   Head of Zeus
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 228mm,  Width: 145mm,  Spine: 28mm
Weight:   454g
ISBN:   9781784080952
ISBN 10:   1784080950
Series:   Sam Coyle Trilogy
Pages:   352
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Author Website:   http://www.wardmccandlish.co.uk/AuthorPhoto/HeadofZeus/Clare_Carson.jpg

Clare Carson is an anthropologist and works in international development, specialising in human rights. Her father was an undercover policeman in 1970s London.

Reviews for Orkney Twilight

'A bold and compelling first novel ... an interesting, explosive and successful mix' * Crime Review * 'I was utterly entranced from start to finish, not only by the strength of the characterisation, but by the lyrical prose, underscored by the allusions to Norse myth and Scottish folklore and the beautiful realisation of location throughout ... Outstanding' * Raven Crime Reads. * 'I was utterly entranced from start to finish, not only by the strength of the characterisation, but by the lyrical prose, underscored by the allusions to Norse myth and Scottish folklore and the beautiful realisation of location throughout ... Outstanding' * Raven Crime Reads. * 'The author's writing style is unique and very good, I quickly became absorbed into this well planned and executed plot ... A brilliant debut thriller by an author who is definitely one to be watched' * Cosmochicklitan * 'An unusual book with an unusual heroine. Clare Carson has a rare insight into the world of the undercover cop as her father was one ... The pace is fast and the style reflects the character of Sam: slick and funny in places ... Very enjoyable' * CrimeSquad * 'A very well-written first novel ... an original and absorbing read' * Literary Review * 'Pulls you in from the start and doesn't let you go until the very last page. I found myself being swept away by the mystery and the excitement of the thriller twists ... I highly recommend it if you're up for an utterly thrilling read' * Delightful Book Reviews * 'Part spy thriller, part detective novel, part family drama and part coming of age story Orkney Twilight is a beautifully written evocative novel ... Full of references to Norse mythology and the gorgeous twilight of an Orkney summer' * LisaReadsBooks * 'An original, haunting thriller ... the author cleverly weaves the political struggles of 1980s Britain with the beauty of Orkney. The novel is a clever take on crime fiction and I'm looking forward to more from Clare Carson' * The Press & Journal (Aberdeen) * 'First time author Clare Carson delivers a meaty, beautifully written and original thriller set in Thatcher's 1970s Britain featuring an engaging central character' * Irish Independent * 'Clare can definitely write; her lyrical descriptions of Orkney once the characters arrive are really evocative of the island's haunting beauty' * The Bookbag *


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