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The Long Shadow

By Anne Buist
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In The Long Shadow by Anne Buist, a psychologist relocates to a small Australian town seeking a fresh start. However, she quickly becomes embroiled in the mysteries and tensions of the tight-knit community, where secrets from the past cast a lingering shadow over the present. The novel skillfully weaves psychological insights with elements of suspense, creating a compelling narrative.
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You might like this book if you enjoy psychological thrillers with complex characters and intriguing plot lines. It delves into themes of family secrets and the pursuit of truth, providing a gripping and suspenseful narrative that keeps you on edge.

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Psychologist Isabel Harris must figure who has a troubled mind—and who has trouble on their mind—in this new standalone psychological thriller from Anne Buist

Psychologist Isabel Harris must figure who has a troubled mind-and who has trouble on their mind-in this new standalone psychological thriller from Anne Buist.

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Write down something about yourself, as a mother, that worries you.

Psychologist Isabel Harris has come to the outback town of Riley because her husband Dean is assessing the hospital—the hub of the community—with a view to closing it down. Isabel, mostly occupied with her toddler, will run a mother–baby therapy group. But on the first day, she receives an anonymous note from one of the mothers:

The baby killer is going to strike again. Soon.

Then a series of small harassments begins.

Is it an attempt to warn Dean off? Or could the threat be serious? A child was murdered in Riley once before.

As Isabel discovers more about the mothers in her group, she begins to believe the twenty-five-year-old mystery of a baby’s death may be the key to preventing another tragedy.

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The Long Shadow by Anne Buist has been praised for its compelling psychological depth and suspenseful narrative. Reviewers have highlighted its engaging portrayal of small-town secrets and Buist's expertise in psychiatry, contributing to the story’s authenticity. It is described as a gripping mystery with a thrilling conclusion that captivates readers.

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ISBN: 9781922268709

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 April 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 336

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Anne Buist Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books Psychological Thriller

About the Author

Anne Buist is the author of the psychological thrillers Medea’s Curse, Dangerous to Know, This I Would Kill For and The Long Shadow, and Professor of Women’s Mental Health at the University of Melbourne. She lives with Graeme Simsion, co-author of Two Steps Forward and Two Steps Onward, in Melbourne, Australia.

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