Under the Harrow
By Flynn Berry
- Release Date: 2016-06-14
- Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Description
"A thriller for fans of The Girl on the Train and Gone Girl...[with] a striking, original voice all Berry’s own.” —The New York Times Book Review
The riveting, Edgar Award-winning first novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Northern Spy and A Double Life
When Nora takes the train from London to visit her sister in the countryside, she expects to find her waiting at the station, or at home cooking dinner. But when she walks into Rachel’s familiar house, what she finds is entirely different: her sister has been the victim of a brutal murder.
Stunned and adrift, Nora finds she can’t return to her former life. An unsolved assault in the past has shaken her faith in the police, and she can’t trust them to find her sister’s killer. Haunted by the murder and the secrets that surround it, Nora is under the harrow: distressed and in danger. As Nora’s fear turns to obsession, she becomes as unrecognizable as the sister her investigation uncovers.
A riveting psychological thriller and a haunting exploration of the fierce love between two sisters, the distortions of grief, and the terrifying power of the past, Under the Harrow marks the debut of an extraordinary new writer.
Named one of the "10 Best Mystery Books and Thrillers of the Year" by The Washington Post
Named one of the best books of the year by The Atlantic
Reviews
Terrific read!
5By Meatball 2One of those books that have you flipping back through the pages, rereading the parts that tie it all together. Now I gotta buy a hard copy to loan to my friends!Great Read
5By VTNHTruly first class plot and characters and a writing style that makes you feel like you are inside the main character’s mind.Mesmerizing
5By Nyvicki77I could not put this book down. Clever and taut with suspense!Disappointing
1By Moops178Just a mediocre book. Thought it was highly gratuitous. The overuse of street corners, and other locations around England was unnecessary in the storytelling. The plot was fair, but the average reader will have it figured long before the end.Page turner
5By Dr. HouzzExcellent debut; didn't want to put it down. Loved the writing style and the pacing. Nothing gratuitous necessary to hold your interest, just plain good writing. Can't wait for more from Flynn Berry.