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The Shining Girls
By Lauren Beukes
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Description
In the heart of 1930s Chicago, The Shining Girls unveils a chilling narrative from the award-winning Lauren Beukes. The story follows Harper Curtis, a man cursed with the discovery of a mysterious house that grants him the ability to traverse time. With this power, Harper becomes a ruthless predator, stalking a group of extraordinary young women he dubs the "shining girls" across various decades, extinguishing their potential with brutal finality.
The Plot
The tale takes a gripping turn with Kirby Mazrachi, one of Harper's intended victims, who survives a harrowing attack. By 1992, scarred yet unyielding, she embarks on a relentless quest for justice and answers, driven by an unshakeable desire to confront the man who shattered her life. Joined by Dan, an ex-homicide reporter who once covered her case, Kirby dives deep into the tangled web of time, seeking to unravel the mysteries that bind her to Harper.
Themes
The novel explores profound themes of survival, the nature of evil, and the resilience of the human spirit. It delves into the intersections of time and fate, raising questions about the choices we make and their far-reaching consequences.
Writing Style
With a blend of suspense and emotional depth, the narrative is both haunting and thought-provoking, drawing readers into a world where time is a weapon and life is a fragile gift. Fans of time-travel thrillers and psychological suspense will find much to enjoy in this serial-killer thriller.
“A powerful thriller – imaginative, disturbing, tense, compelling reading” – The Times
Book details
- Author
- Lauren Beukes
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Imprint
- HarperCollins
- Publication date
- Format
- Paperback / softback
- Pages
- 416
- ISBN-13
- 9780007464586
- Language
- English
- Genre
- Psychological Thriller, Domestic Noir
- Dimensions
- 197 × 129 × 32 mm
- Weight
- 298 g
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