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Who's Afraid?

Series: Tommi Grayson
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Who's Afraid? by Maria Lewis delves into the life of a young woman named Tommi Grayson, who uncovers her hidden past upon her mother's passing. As she travels from New Zealand to Scotland, she stumbles into a world of supernatural intrigue and werewolves, discovering a legacy that challenges her understanding of identity and strength. Tommi must negotiate her dual nature while facing threats both ancient and new.
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Meet Tommi Grayson: she's all bark . . . and all bite.

'It was like my wolf had been there all along, waiting for me to tap its hand and step into the ring . . .'

Tommi Grayson's never exactly been a normal girl. Bright blue hair, a mysterious past, and barely controlled rage issues have a way of making a woman stand out. Yet she's never come close to guessing who she really is . . .

When her mother dies, a shattered Tommi decides to track down her estranged father. Leaving Scotland for a remote corner of New Zealand, she discovers the truth of her heritage - and it's a whole lot more than merely human.

Barely escaping with her life, now Tommi must return to her friends, pretending everything is normal, while all too aware of the dangers lurking outside - and within. Worse still, something has followed her home . . .

With the clock ticking, can Tommi learn to control her new powers in time to save the ones she loves?

Mixing elements of fantasy, mystery, and romance, Who's Afraid? is a must-read tale about one woman who takes on the world, one bite at a time.

'Gripping, fast-paced, and completely unexpected, Who's Afraid has more twists than a tornado. I loved this story!' - Darynda Jones, New York Times bestselling author of the CHARLEY DAVIDSON series

Series: Tommi Grayson

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  • Who's Afraid?
    Meet Tommi Grayson: she's all bark . . . and all bite. 'It was like my wolf had been there all along, waiting for me to tap its hand and step into the ring . . .' Tommi Grayson's never exactly been a normal girl. Bright blue hair, a mysterious past, and barely controlled rage issues have a way of...
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    β€˜Gripping, fast-paced, and completely unexpected, Who's Afraid has more twists than a tornado. I loved this story!’ Darynda Jones, New York Times bestselling author of the Charley Davidson series β€˜Truly one of the best in the genre I have ever read.’ Oscar-nominee Lexi Alexander (Green Street Hooligans, Punisher: War Zone, Arrow, Supergirl) Tommi Grayson: all bark, all bite . ....
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Who's Afraid? by Maria Lewis receives praise for its gripping and fast-paced narrative, full of unexpected twists. Critics have likened it to True Blood and other popular paranormal works, noting its fresh take on the genre. The book is deemed a standout in its field, with an intriguing world and compelling story, making Maria Lewis an author to watch.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780349408972

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 July 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Piatkus Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Maria Lewis is an author, screenwriter and film curator based in Australia. Getting her start as a police reporter, her writing on pop culture has appeared in publications such as the New York Post, Guardian, Penthouse, The Daily Mail, Empire Magazine, Gizmodo, Huffington Post, The Daily and Sunday Telegraph, i09, Junkee and many more. A journalist for over 16 years, she transitioned into working in television as a segment producer, writer and guest presenter on live nightly news program The Feed on SBS. She has worked as a screenwriter on documentary, film and scripted television projects.

Her best-selling debut novel Who's Afraid? was published in 2016, followed by its sequel Who's Afraid Too? in 2017, which was nominated for Best Horror Novel at the Aurealis Awards. Who's Afraid? is currently being developed for television. Her Young Adult debut, It Came From The Deep, was released globally in 2018, followed by her fourth book, The Witch Who Courted Death, which won Best Fantasy Novel at the Aurealis Awards in 2019.

Her fifth novel set within the shared supernatural universe - The Wailing Woman - was nominated for Best Fantasy Novel at the Aurealis Awards in 2020, followed by the publication of her sixth novel, Who's Still Afraid?, and book seven The Rose Daughter. The host, writer and producer of the limited podcast series Josie & The Podcats about the 2001 cult film, she's a film curator at Australia's national museum of screen culture.

Visit Maria Lewis online:

Twitter: @moviemazz

Instagram: @maria___lewis

Website: www.marialewis.com.au

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