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In My Dreams I Hold a Knife

TikTok made me buy it! The breakout dark academia thriller everyone's talking about
By Ashley Winstead
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In My Dreams I Hold a Knife by Ashley Winstead is a thrilling novel set against the backdrop of a college reunion. The story unravels a long-held mystery surrounding the murder of a student, as old friends confront their shared past. The narrative explores themes of ambition, jealousy, and the facade of perfection, crafting a suspenseful and intense journey through memories and secrets.
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You might enjoy this book if you love a gripping suspense filled with complex characters returning to their old university for a reunion. As secrets from their past resurface, they become embroiled in a thrilling tale of mystery, betrayal, and redemption. Perfect for fans of intricate plot twists and engaging narratives that keep you guessing until the end.

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'Tense, twisty, and packed with shocks' RILEY SAGER

Six friends. One college reunion. One unsolved murder.

Ten years after graduation, Jessica Miller has planned every detail of her triumphant return to Duquette University. Everyone will see who she wants them to see – confident, beautiful, indifferent. Not the girl she was before, back when Heather Shelby's murder fractured everything.

But not everyone is ready to move on. Someone is determined to make the guilty pay. When Jessica and her friends are reunited, they are forced to confront not only what happened that night, but the secrets they would do anything to hide.

Told in racing dual timelines, with a dark campus setting, In My Dreams I Hold A Knife is an addictive, propulsive read you won't be able to put down.

'Mordant' THE NEW YORK TIMES

'Fans of The Secret History, Ruth Ware, and Andrea Bartz will devour this... The last page will give you nightmares' AMY GENTRY

'A twisty, dark puzzle... Highly recommended' NEW YORK JOURNAL OF BOOKS

'Captivating' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

'Beautiful writing, juicy secrets... and drumbeat suspense' ANDREA BARTZ

READERS LOVE IN MY DREAMS I HOLD A KNIFE!

'This was an insane thriller!... See for yourself if you can predict who the killer is.'

'I loved every minute'

'Tightly plotted and thought-provoking'

'I loved it I loved it I loved it... Bloody. Forgiving. Unkind.'

'Was not obvious like some other books in the genre.'

'I seriously had a book hangover after this one.'

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In My Dreams I Hold a Knife is described as a captivating debut that keeps readers guessing and is rich in suspense. It centres on a college reunion entwined with a past crime, evoking similar atmospheres to Cruel Intentions and The Secret History. The narrative is praised for its dark, twisty plot and is recommended for fans of thrilling mysteries such as The Girl on the Train. The book offers a gripping exploration of secrets and ambition, with an addictive, page-turning quality.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781035904945

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 July 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Head of Zeus -- an Aries Book

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 230g

Pages: 336

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Ashley Winstead Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Psychological Thriller

About the Author

Ashley Winstead is an academic turned novelist with a Ph.D. in contemporary American literature. She lives in Houston with her husband, two cats, and beloved wine fridge. You can find her at www.ashleywinstead.com.

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