A Madness of Sunshine

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A Madness of Sunshine by Nalini Singh is a gripping crime thriller set in a small, remote New Zealand town. The book follows a woman returning to her hometown after several years, only to discover that the town holds dark secrets as a mysterious disappearance unfolds. With suspense and a vividly described setting, it explores human nature and the shadows of the past.
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You might enjoy this book if you love atmospheric thrillers set in small, close-knit communities with hidden secrets. It's perfect for readers who enjoy a blend of psychological depth, suspense, and the intricate unraveling of a mystery, all while navigating complex characters and dark pasts in a stunning New Zealand landscape.

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A Madness of Sunshine

THE DRY meets TOP OF THE LAKE, this is New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh's sizzling debut thriller

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New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh welcomes you to a remote town where even the blinding sun can't mask the darkness that lies deep within a killer...

Golden Cove was a peaceful town.

Then one fateful summer a tragedy shattered the trust holding the community together. All that's left are whispers behind closed doors, broken friendships, and a silent agreement to never look back. But you can't run from the past forever.

Eight years later, a young woman disappears without a trace, and the residents of Golden Cove wonder if their home shelters something far more dangerous than an unforgiving landscape.

The town's dark past and haunted present are about to collide... in a murder mystery that's been years in the making.

Exceptional Publishers Weekly

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Nalini Singh's A Madness of Sunshine is lauded for its atmospheric setting in the rugged landscape of New Zealand, which adds a palpable sense of danger to the story. The novel is praised for its accomplished writing, engaging characters, and compelling mystery. Critics appreciate Singh's shift from romance to a gripping crime thriller, weaving a noir mystery with astute and insightful storytelling.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781473229549

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 August 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Nalini Singh was born in Fiji and raised in New Zealand. She spent three years living and working in Japan, and travelling around Asia before returning to New Zealand now - although she's always plotting new trips. She has worked as a lawyer, a librarian, a candy factory general hand, a bank temp and an English teacher, not necessarily in that order. Some people might call that inconsistency, but she calls it grist for the writer's mill.

You can learn more by visiting www.nalinisingh.com or by following @NaliniSingh on twitter.

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