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In My Dreams I Hold a Knife
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'Tense, twisty, and packed with shocks' RILEY SAGER
Six friends. One college reunion. One unsolved murder.
Ten years after graduation, Jessica Miller has planned every detail of her triumphant return to Duquette University. Everyone will see who she wants them to see – confident, beautiful, indifferent. Not the girl she was before, back when Heather Shelby's murder fractured everything.
But not everyone is ready to move on. Someone is determined to make the guilty pay. When Jessica and her friends are reunited, they are forced to confront not only what happened that night, but the secrets they would do anything to hide.
Told in racing dual timelines, with a dark campus setting, In My Dreams I Hold A Knife is an addictive, propulsive read you won't be able to put down.
'Mordant' THE NEW YORK TIMES
'Fans of The Secret History, Ruth Ware, and Andrea Bartz will devour this... The last page will give you nightmares' AMY GENTRY
'A twisty, dark puzzle... Highly recommended' NEW YORK JOURNAL OF BOOKS
'Captivating' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
'Beautiful writing, juicy secrets... and drumbeat suspense' ANDREA BARTZ
READERS LOVE IN MY DREAMS I HOLD A KNIFE!
'This was an insane thriller!... See for yourself if you can predict who the killer is.'
'I loved every minute'
'Tightly plotted and thought-provoking'
'I loved it I loved it I loved it... Bloody. Forgiving. Unkind.'
'Was not obvious like some other books in the genre.'
'I seriously had a book hangover after this one.'
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
In My Dreams I Hold a Knife is described as a captivating debut that keeps readers guessing and is rich in suspense. It centres on a college reunion entwined with a past crime, evoking similar atmospheres to Cruel Intentions and The Secret History. The narrative is praised for its dark, twisty plot and is recommended for fans of thrilling mysteries such as The Girl on the Train. The book offers a gripping exploration of secrets and ambition, with an addictive, page-turning quality.
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ISBN: 9781035904945
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 20 July 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Head of Zeus -- an Aries Book
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 230g
Pages: 336
About the Author
Ashley Winstead is an academic turned novelist with a Ph.D. in contemporary American literature. She lives in Houston with her husband, two cats, and beloved wine fridge. You can find her at www.ashleywinstead.com.
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