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After the Party

By Cassie Hamer
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Set in the aftermath of a seemingly perfect children's birthday party, After the Party by Cassie Hamer delves into the chaos that ensues when two children go missing. It’s a compelling exploration of family dynamics, secrets, and the unexpected twists life can take. Through humour and heartfelt moments, the story examines the complexities of modern life and the resilience required to find resolution.
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You might like this book if you enjoy stories that blend humour, drama, and relatable family dynamics. Set in the chaos of suburban life, it unravels unexpected twists when a seemingly ordinary children's party takes a dramatic turn, offering a heartwarming yet insightful exploration of friendship and resilience. Perfect for readers who appreciate light-hearted narratives with a touch of suspense and real-life challenges.

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After the Party forces the reader to confront uncomfortable questions like, How far would you go to protect a child? How clear is the line between right and wrong? And, what does it truly mean to be a good mother? - Mamamia

Be careful what you wish for...

Lisa Wheeldon has a lovely life. Wife to a gorgeous husband, Scott, and a devoted mother to two small daughters, the former accountant has everything she wants - except a third child. But the universe has a strange way of providing.

On the surface, Ava's fifth birthday party seems the ideal opportunity for Lisa to meet her daughter's new kindergarten friends - all 32 of them! But from beginning to end, the day is a complete nightmare, capped off by the discovery of a little girl hiding in the Wheeldon's backyard. At first, Lisa reasons that Ellie's mum is running late. But when they open a gift from the mysterious little girl, it becomes clear her mother has no intention of returning at all...

What sort of mother abandons her child? And why has she chosen the Wheeldons?

Together, Lisa and her sister Jamie launch their own efforts to find the missing mum, a journey that will force Lisa to face her past, Jamie to confront her future, and see both embroiled with angry exes, pragmatic fortune-tellers, Russian mobsters, and a hyena pack of yummy mummies.

A journey that will force Lisa to rethink all she knows about being a good mother.

Liane Moriarty meets Marian Keyes with a touch of Christos Tsiolkas's The Slap in this hilarious, touching, and clever novel that asks what wouldn't you do to save a child?

Praise for After the Party

'Everything I love in a novel ­- jam-packed with intrigue and humour - After the Party will keep you turning the pages into the early hours.' - Bestselling Australian author Rachael Johns

'A light-hearted and heart-warming story about parenting, marriage, and family... I can see it being passed from sister to sister, or from girlfriend to girlfriend, with a knowing look, an exasperated sigh, and a genuine giggle.' - Cass Moriarty, bestselling author of The Promise Seed and Parting Words

Book Details

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ISBN: 9781489280992

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 January 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: HQ Fiction

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 400

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About the Author

Cassie Hamer has a professional background in journalism and PR, but now much prefers the world of fiction over fact. She is the author of three novels, including the Australian bestseller After the Party, and her stories focus on ordinary characters who find themselves in extraordinary situations. Cassie lives on Gadigal Country in Sydney with her terrific husband, three mostly terrific daughters, and a labradoodle, Charlie, who is the least demanding family member. In between ferrying kids about and walking the dog, Cassie is working on her next novel, but she always has time to connect (or procrastinate) with other passionate readers via her website - CassieHamer.com - or through Instagram where you can find her @cassiehamerwriter

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