Publication Date: 04/11/2021 ISBN: 9781782276968 Category:

The Eighth Girl

Maxine Mei-Fung Chung

Publisher: Pushkin Press
Publication Date: 04/11/2021 ISBN: 9781782276968 Category:
Paperback / Softback

£8.99

Quantity:

Description

One woman, many personas. But which one is telling the truth?

Alexa Wu is a brilliant yet darkly self-aware young woman whose chaotic life is manipulated and controlled by a series of alternate personalities. Only three people know about their existence: her therapist Daniel; her stepmother Anna; and her enigmatic best friend Ella.

When Ella gets a job at a high-end gentleman’s club, she is gradually drawn into London’s cruel underbelly. With lives at stake, Alexa follows her friend on a daring rescue mission. Threatened and vulnerable, she will discover whether her multiple personalities are her greatest asset, or her biggest obstacle.

Publisher Review

'An authentic and heart-rending page-turner. An exceptional debut from a talented author - I can't wait to see what she writes next' - Clare Mackintosh, author of 'Hostage' and 'After the End' 'A beautifully written and psychologically fascinating thriller with a vice-like grip. Clear your diary because you won't want to put this wonderful, haunting novel down' - SJ Watson, author of 'Before I Go to Sleep' and 'Final Cut' 'Magnificent' - Mark Sanderson 'The second I finished this impressive debut, I went back to the beginning and read it again: I defy anyone else to do otherwise' - Alison Flood 'Chung's engrossing debut thriller asks questions about identity, society and truth through its unforgettable protagonist' - Waterstones

Book experts at your service

What are you looking for?

A recommendation
Something specific
  • Mr B's Recommendation Station
  • Fill in the three questions below, along with your name and email address, and our book experts will be in touch soon with their personal recommendations

  • I'm after something specific
  • Tell us about the book, author or subject you're looking for, along with your name and email address and our book experts will be in touch as soon as possible