{"title":"Francine Toon","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the atmospheric and haunting world of Francine Toon, an author celebrated for her evocative storytelling and compelling narratives. Known for weaving elements of mystery and suspense into her fiction, Toon captivates readers with her ability to create vivid, atmospheric settings that linger in the mind long after the final page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer work, including titles such as \u003cem\u003eBluff\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the intricacies of human emotions and relationships, set against the backdrop of mesmerising landscapes often inspired by her Scottish heritage. Toon's writing style is both lyrical and haunting, offering readers a unique blend of beauty and unease, making her novels not just stories, but immersive experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are drawn to tales that explore the quiet, yet profound, dramas of everyday life with a touch of the supernatural, Francine Toon's collection is not to be missed. Her books stand firmly within the General Fiction category, offering more than just entertainment—they provide a deep exploration of the human psyche and the world around us.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bluff-by-francine-toon-9780857527554","title":"Bluff","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe author of the Sunday Times-bestselling \u003cem\u003ePine\u003c\/em\u003e returns with another sinister and atmospheric tale of buried secrets, set in the brooding Scottish landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the author of the Sunday Times bestseller, \u003cem\u003ePine\u003c\/em\u003e, comes a haunting and atmospheric new gothic thriller, set in the brooding Scottish landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this corner of Fife, summer nights meant parties on wind-blown beaches, wrapped in hoodies and denim jackets, pretending you weren't cold in the stubborn evening light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJOANIE, 2013.\u003c\/strong\u003e Desperate to flee the claustrophobia of St Rule, Joanie has been looking forward to her big escape. But at the eleventh hour, this dream slips through her hands. Devastated, Joanie falls into the orbit of an enigmatic couple— a pair of charismatic academics at the town's university—who offer her a new kind of freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAMERON, 2023.\u003c\/strong\u003e When Cameron arrives back in St Rule for Christmas, a question burns in his mind—whatever happened to Joanie? It's been a decade since he saw his former friend. But as he starts to look for answers, it becomes clear that someone wants to keep this secret buried at all costs. How far should he go in pursuit of the truth?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePraise for Francine Toon:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Dark, beguiling, and steeped in menace, Francine Toon spins a brooding mystery which shimmers with unease' – Lucy Rose, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Lamb\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A chilling, slow-burn novel' – \u003cem\u003ei Newspaper\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A taut, eerie exploration of memory, belief, and the treacherous edges of girlhood. Francine Toon has a knack for getting deep under the skin' – Kirsty Logan, author of \u003cem\u003eThings We Say in the Dark\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Toon's gift for creating an otherworldly atmosphere in small towns with big secrets is present once again in a novel that explores the desire to escape the ordinary' – \u003cem\u003eScotsman\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A menacing, wind-swept thriller that creeps up on you as stealthily as a figure in the dark' – Anna Bailey, author of \u003cem\u003eTall Bones\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47288381210860,"sku":"9780857527554","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1e3be758012a653174412921ae16a38a.jpg?v=1770633160"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/francine-toon.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}