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Girl One

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Girl One by Sara Flannery Murphy is a gripping tale set in a world where nine women have given birth without male genetics in a controlled experiment. The story follows Josephine Morrow, one of the "Miracle Babies," as she investigates the mysterious disappearance of her estranged mother. Her search uncovers dark secrets, igniting a thrilling quest to unravel the truth about her origins and the shadowy forces at play.
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This gripping tale of suspense combines elements of mystery and speculative fiction, drawing you into a world where science meets intrigue. You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by themes of identity and motherhood, and if you relish a story with a strong female protagonist on a journey to uncover dark secrets and unsolved mysteries.

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Girl One

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Her birth was mankind's greatest breakthrough. Her life is man's greatest threat.

Josephine Morrow is Girl One, the first of nine Miracle Babies conceived without male DNA on an experimental commune known as the Homestead.

The Girls were raised at the Homestead in the shadow of controversy – plagued by zealots calling them aberrations – until a suspicious fire claimed the lives of three people, leaving the survivors to scatter across the United States.

Years later, upon learning that her mother has gone missing, Josie sets off on a desperate road trip, tracking down the only people who might help: her estranged sisters. Tracing clues her mother left behind, they journey back through their past, uncovering secrets about their origins and unlocking devastating abilities they never knew they had. But someone out there is determined to stop Josie from reaching the truth about what really happened at that ranch – and where her mother is now.

A rousing tale of love, ambition, power, and the extraordinary bonds of sisterhood, Girl One combines the provocative imagination of Naomi Alderman’s The Power with the compelling, atmospheric storytelling of The Girls.

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Sara Flannery Murphy's Girl One is hailed as a gripping, original, and feminist sci-fi thriller with elements reminiscent of The Handmaid’s Tale and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The novel is praised for its imaginative storytelling, blending a road trip with a detective story and a tender queer love story, underpinned by themes of sisterhood, identity, and the power of women. Critics appreciate its engaging plot, cinematic scope, and the exploration of themes like motherhood, love, and power, making it both an exciting thriller and a thought-provoking reflection on humanity.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526637475

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 June 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Raven Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 368

About the Author

Sara Flannery Murphy is the author of the novel The Possessions. She grew up in Arkansas, studied library science in British Columbia, and received her MFA in creative writing at Washington University in St. Louis. She lives in Utah with her husband and two sons.

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