A Flaw in the Design

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‘A psychological thriller par excellence’ Guardian

By Nathan Oates

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In A Flaw in the Design by Nathan Oates, the story explores the intricate dynamics of a family's struggles with tragedy. As unsettling secrets begin to surface, relationships are tested amidst a backdrop of tension and dark twists. This riveting narrative delves into the complexities of trust and the unforeseen consequences of past actions.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate intricate character studies and suspenseful storytelling. The novel delves into family dynamics and moral complexities, offering a gripping narrative that keeps you questioning what's beneath the surface. It's perfect for readers who enjoy thought-provoking fiction that intertwines psychological tension with emotional depth.

A Flaw in the Design

An ingenious thriller about a father having to adopt his nephew, despite having reason to believe he is a psychopath.

An ingenious thriller about a father having to adopt his nephew, despite having reason to believe he is a psychopath

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'A literary thriller of the highest order' - Julia May Jonas, author of Vladimir

Gil has been estranged from his sister ever since her obnoxious son tried to drown his daughter on a family holiday. That's Gil's interpretation; his sister thinks he was only playing around.

Or did. When she and her husband perish in a car crash, Gil becomes his nephew's legal guardian. Matthew is now an urbane 17-year-old, raised in Manhattan's Upper East Side, a world away from rural Vermont, where Gil lives with his wife and daughters, teaching at the local university.

At first, Matthew seems like he has changed, but when he begins to take Gil's writing classes, he submits a story detailing the various ways a character resembling Gil's youngest daughter might die. While Gil believes that he has invited a psychopath to live under his roof, the women in his life are impressed by Matthew's intelligence and charm. Is Gil losing his mind, or are his family in desperate danger?

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A Flaw in the Design by Nathan Oates is praised as a gripping literary thriller that combines intense suspense with intellectual engagement. The novel is described as both brutal and compelling, delivering unexpected twists that leave a significant impact. It is also noted for its exceptional construction and deep psychological insight.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800815537

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 March 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Serpent's Tail

Edition: Export/Airside

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 380g

Pages: 304

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Nathan Oates

About the Author

Nathan Oates's debut collection of short stories, The Empty House, won the 2012 Spokane Prize. He is an associate professor at Seton Hall University, where he teaches creative writing. He lives in Brooklyn, New York with his family. A Flaw in the Design is his debut novel.

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