{"title":"VG Lee","description":"\u003cp\u003eVG Lee crafts gripping crime and thriller novels that delve into the darker aspects of human nature and justice. With a sharp eye for complex characters and unexpected twists, Lee's stories challenge perceptions and keep readers on edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn works like \u003cem\u003eOur Shadow Selves\u003c\/em\u003e, the narrative explores the blurred lines between right and wrong, weaving suspense with psychological depth. Fans of intense, character-driven thrillers will find VG Lee’s writing both compelling and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"our-shadow-selves-by-vg-lee-9781068389382","title":"Our Shadow Selves","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShona Blake thought she'd left her violent past behind. But when she moves in with Richard, the man who once exploited her darkest moments for his own success, old wounds are reopened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the crumbling seaside town of Hawksbridge, Shona finds kinship with the eccentric Gifford family living illegally in a derelict building. Their stories of survival give her the courage to paint again—until she discovers a body wrapped in carpet, and everything starts to unravel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRichard knows her secrets. He's documented every shameful detail of her childhood, from the fire she set at fifteen to the deaths that followed. Now he's weaponising that knowledge, jeopardizing her relationships and her future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut Shona has learned something important from the misfits of Hawksbridge: sometimes the only way to break free is to embrace the darkness you've been running from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs New Year's Day dawns, Shona faces a choice that will define who she really is. Because some shadows can't be escaped—they can only be owned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOur Shadow Selves\u003c\/em\u003e explores themes of survival, identity, and the courage to confront one’s past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PTY Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47664177250540,"sku":"9781068389382","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781068389382-our-shadow-selves.jpg?v=1779661234"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/vg-lee.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}