Under the Bridge

Name: Under the Bridge
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SKU: 9781399811002
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Now a Major TV Series Starring Oscar Nominee Lily Gladstone

By Rebecca Godfrey

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Under the Bridge by Rebecca Godfrey is a gripping exploration of a real-life crime involving a group of teenagers in a small town in British Columbia. The narrative delves into the complexities of peer pressure, identity, and the chilling events that led to the tragic crime. Godfrey meticulously reconstructs the circumstances leading up to the incident, offering a profound look at the dynamics within the group and the impact of the crime on the community.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by true crime stories, as it delves into the haunting depths of a real-life murder case involving teenagers. Rebecca Godfrey provides an emotive and meticulously researched narrative that offers insight into the complexities of youth, crime, and justice, making it an enthralling read for fans of crime and thriller genres.

Under the Bridge

A haunting journalistic account of the true events surrounding the 1997 murder of fourteen-year-old Reena Virk.

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Now a major TV series starring Oscar nominee Lily Gladstone - as seen on ITV A future true crime classic featuring an introduction by Mary Gaitskill

'Dreamy, mysterious and ultimately terrifying' — Megan Abbott, author of Dare Me

'A swift, harrowing classic' — Jenny Offill, author of Dept. of Speculation

British Columbia, 1997.

One moonlit night, fourteen-year-old Reena Virk went to join friends at a party and never returned home.

In Under the Bridge, acclaimed author Rebecca Godfrey takes us into the hidden world of the seven teenage girls - and boy - accused of a savage murder. As she follows the investigation and trials, Godfrey reveals the startling truth about the unlikely killers.

Laced with lyricism and insight, Under the Bridge is an unforgettable look at a haunting modern tragedy.

'A modern day Crime and Punishment that keeps you on the edge of your seat. A stunning book' — Gary Shteyngart, author of Lake Success

Under the Bridge is brilliant, enthralling, heart breaking and disturbing — Nadine Matheson, author of The Binding Room

'A tour-de-force of true crime reportage' — Kirkus Reviews

'Mixes novelistic suspense with a journalist's key eye for detail' — Bustle

'Hypnotic, obsessive, wonderfully transformative' — John Guare, author of Six Degrees of Separation

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Under the Bridge by Rebecca Godfrey is celebrated as a compelling blend of true crime and novelistic narrative, praised for its thrilling and disturbing portrayal of a brutal murder. Critics commend Godfrey for her vivid storytelling, combining in-depth reporting with literary flair, and for creating a gripping, heart-wrenching tale that leaves a lasting impression. The book has been aptly described as both tragic and enlightening, with an unflinching look at the dark side of adolescence and its consequences.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399811002

Publisher: John Murray Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 November 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Baskerville

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 214.0mm

Weight: 480g

Pages: 480

Collections

Biography & Memoir Crime & Thriller Fiction Rebecca Godfrey True Crime

About the Author

Rebecca Godfrey (1967-2022) was an award-winning novelist and journalist. Her books include The Torn Skirt, finalist for the Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize, and the award-winning true-crime story Under the Bridge, adapted as a Hulu limited series starring Riley Keough as Rebecca Godfrey. Godfrey earned her MFA from Sarah Lawrence College and taught writing at Columbia University. She lived with her husband and daughter in upstate New York.

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