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The Book of Mirrors

By E.O. Chirovici
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The Book of Mirrors by E.O. Chirovici is a gripping psychological thriller that revolves around a cold case involving the murder of a prominent professor. As different perspectives unfold through the narratives of multiple characters, the truth becomes elusive, with each testimony shedding contrasting light on the events. This narrative puzzle keeps readers questioning the nature of memory and truth.
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You might enjoy this gripping novel if you are intrigued by psychological thrillers filled with suspense and mystery. It delves into the complexities of memory and truth, weaving a captivating tale that keeps you guessing until the very end. Perfect for readers who appreciate a cleverly constructed narrative with intertwining perspectives.

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Princeton, 1987: renowned psychologist Professor Joseph Weider is brutally murdered. New York, twenty-five years later: literary agent Peter Katz receives a manuscript. Or is it a confession?

MEMORIES CAN BE DEADLYA brutal murderIt's been thirty years since Professor Weider was found dead in his stately home. With little evidence to convict a suspect, the case has never been solved.A buried mysteryNow, a partial manuscript has been discovered that reveals three people were at the house that night.All three clearly remember what happened. But someone is lying...

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MEMORIES CAN BE DEADLY

A brutal murder.

It's been thirty years since Professor Weider was found dead in his stately home. With little evidence to convict a suspect, the case has never been solved.

A buried mystery.

Now, a partial manuscript has been discovered that reveals three people were at the house that night. All three clearly remember what happened. But someone is lying...

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER, SOON TO BE A MAJOR BLOCKBUSTER STARRING RUSSELL CROWE

Already translated into 37 languages, The Book of Mirrors is the perfect novel for fans of psychological suspense and reading group fiction.

Praise for The Book of Mirrors

'Intelligent and sophisticated - a crime story told the way Picasso painted pictures. Highly recommended.' - Lee Child

'I loved this twisty mind game! The Book Of Mirrors starts with a secret manuscript about a cold-case murder and then uses a host of characters and perspectives to make you look in every direction but at the truth. Who is lying? Is anyone's recall perfect? This isn't just a very clever thriller---it leaves us wondering how much we subconsciously manipulate our own memories to protect ourselves.' - Julia Heaberlin (bestselling author of Black Eyed Susans)

'A literary thriller - complex, gripping and a beautiful read.' - Jenni Murray

'An elegant, gripping, multi-layered tale about the illusory nature of truth and memory. I loved it.' - Tammy Cohen

'The Book of Mirrors is exactly what I look for in a thriller- a great concept, brilliantly executed, smarter than it seems and knotty enough to keep you guessing. Like the best stories about memory, it leaves the reader wondering what's true and what isn't.' - James Smythe

'This Romanian author's debut novel in English is an agile and provocative exploration the tricks memory can play.' - Sunday Times

'An impressive first novel, intelligent and well written.' - The Times

This twisty, brilliantly written tale of a grisly unsolved murder at Princeton asks if we can truly trust our own memories. This nuanced, multi-layered book has a cracking plot to boot and will be devoured by thriller fans. - Sun

'Slippery murder mystery.' - Irish Independent

'Intricately plotted ... Faulty memories, outright lies, and secrets make it hard to know whom to believe. The action builds to a crafty and believable resolution.' - Publisher's Weekly

'Chirovici draws his characters well and tantalizes the reader with judiciously timed revelations. A smart, sophisticated murder puzzle sure to please the more literary-minded aficionados of the form.' - Kirkus

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The Book of Mirrors has been described as a gripping psychological thriller that intricately weaves a narrative filled with hidden fragments and reflections. It is praised for its intelligent and sophisticated storytelling, akin to the artistic complexity of Picasso's paintings. The novel offers a compelling crime story that engages readers with its twisty narrative and explores themes of memory and trust, leaving a lasting impression and prompting thoughts on the reliability of memories.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784755133

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 September 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Arrow Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 231g

Pages: 336

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Crime & Thriller E.O. Chirovici Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books Psychological Thriller

About the Author

Inspired by false memories from his childhood and written in the author's second language, remarkably The Book of Mirrors nearly wasn't published at all. Having been rejected in the US, E. O. Chirovici took the novel to a small UK publisher who advised him to try just one more time to get it to a wider readership. He did, and The Book of Mirrors was immediately signed by a literary agent, sparking a UK auction and world-wide rights sales. E. O. Chirovici now lives in Brussels with his wife. He has had a prestigious and varied career in the Romanian media and has also published novels and short stories in his native language. The Book of Mirrors is his first novel in English and is being published in January.

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