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ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- Anne Buist's forensic psychiatrist Dr Natalie King has been described as having shades of Lisbeth Salander (Stieg Larsson's tattooed 'Girl') about her, what with the motorbike and rock chic. But her vulnerabilities that come via an ongoing battle with depression also bring to mind a strong impression of a brunette version of Carrie Mathison from the TV series Homeland.
Making her debut in Medea's Curse, Natalie King is a strong personality with intelligence and intuition who is, however, in a struggle with how to move forward in her relationships and lifestyle.
For lovers of medical thriller/dramas, there's plenty of medical jargon and psych-terminology that steep the book in authenticity (Buist is a leading perinatal psychiatrist and Chair of Women's Mental Health at University of Melbourne).
But it is the unnerving presence of new employer, Frank Moreton and his tragic history of pregnant wives that really draw you in. Just what is going on? Is he a murderer? Buist interleaves the action with short chapters written from Frank's viewpoint and this works wonderfully in unsettling the reader. As more and more is revealed about Frank and his creepy family (who hold themselves in such lofty regard), this story really does have you guessing right till the end as to 'who did what?' and 'why?'.
Natalie King is back: back from a stay on the psych ward. Her reluctance to live a quiet life has contributed to a severe depressive episode, and now it's time for a retreat to the country. A borrowed house on the Great Ocean Road; a low-key research job at a provincial university nearby.
But Natalie and trouble have a strange mutual fascination. Her charismatic new boss Frank is friendly, even attractive. But it turns out his pregnant wife is an old enemy of Natalie's. And when Frank's tragic personal history is revealed - then reprised in the most shocking way - Natalie finds herself drawn deep into a mystery. And even deeper into danger.
Dangerous to Know is the second gripping psychological thriller to feature Natalie King, Forensic Psychiatrist, following Medea's Curse.
By:
Anne Buist, Anne Buist Imprint: Text Publishing Company Country of Publication: Australia Dimensions:
Height: 233mm,
Width: 154mm,
Spine: 28mm
Weight: 502g ISBN:9781925240887 ISBN 10: 1925240886 Pages: 384 Publication Date:28 March 2016 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Reviews for Dangerous to Know: Natalie King #2
ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- Anne Buist's forensic psychiatrist Dr Natalie King has been described as having shades of Lisbeth Salander (Stieg Larsson's tattooed 'Girl') about her, what with the motorbike and rock chic. But her vulnerabilities that come via an ongoing battle with depression also bring to mind a strong impression of a brunette version of Carrie Mathison from the TV series Homeland.
Making her debut in Medea's Curse, Natalie King is a strong personality with intelligence and intuition who is, however, in a struggle with how to move forward in her relationships and lifestyle.
For lovers of medical thriller/dramas, there's plenty of medical jargon and psych-terminology that steep the book in authenticity (Buist is a leading perinatal psychiatrist and Chair of Women's Mental Health at University of Melbourne).
But it is the unnerving presence of new employer, Frank Moreton and his tragic history of pregnant wives that really draw you in. Just what is going on? Is he a murderer? Buist interleaves the action with short chapters written from Frank's viewpoint and this works wonderfully in unsettling the reader. As more and more is revealed about Frank and his creepy family (who hold themselves in such lofty regard), this story really does have you guessing right till the end as to 'who did what?' and 'why?'.
Craig Kirchner
'An intelligent, well-paced thriller.' -- Adrian McKinty 'Natalie King is not your average heroine nor is Medea's Curse a predictable by-the-numbers thriller...An intelligent, thought-provoking tale.' * Courier Mail on Medea's Curse * 'An intelligent thriller.' * Who Weekly on Medea's Curse * 'Satisfying and twisty.' * PS News * 'Full of authenticity and gravitas.' * Daily Telegraph * 'An excellent thriller writer who delivers great psychological insights.' -- Mark Roberts 'A thrilling read that will have you on the edge of your seat.' * Buzzfeed * 'Keeps the reader guessing to the very last page.' -- Lisa Hall 'A plot-twisting page-turner...I was completely gripped.' -- Emma Healy
