Out on 01 July 2027
Synopsis
For fans of Liz Moore, Chris Whitaker, and Tana French
'Beauty and menace glint in this gripping, character-driven mystery.' Alex Clark, author of Dovecombe
Welcome to The Spit, hidden away from the mainland, where everyone knows everyone and secrets have no place to hide.
Theo was born on the island but has always felt different to the other children. His mother, originally from the mainland, has tried to make peace with her new home but has always found its smallness cloying.
When Angie and Sam invite Theo into their fold, he thinks he has found kin. More, he thinks he has found his life's love in Angie. But when the two girls go missing, the question on everyone's lips is: Did Theo have something to do with it?
Now, decades later, Theo's mother has died and he must return to The Spit to deal with everything she never wanted to. The island is much different now but that question still lingers. And when another girl goes missing, all eyes are once again on Theo.
Did the strange boy with the sour mother do something then? And has he done it again?
'Beauty and menace glint in this gripping, character-driven mystery.' Alex Clark, author of Dovecombe
Welcome to The Spit, hidden away from the mainland, where everyone knows everyone and secrets have no place to hide.
Theo was born on the island but has always felt different to the other children. His mother, originally from the mainland, has tried to make peace with her new home but has always found its smallness cloying.
When Angie and Sam invite Theo into their fold, he thinks he has found kin. More, he thinks he has found his life's love in Angie. But when the two girls go missing, the question on everyone's lips is: Did Theo have something to do with it?
Now, decades later, Theo's mother has died and he must return to The Spit to deal with everything she never wanted to. The island is much different now but that question still lingers. And when another girl goes missing, all eyes are once again on Theo.
Did the strange boy with the sour mother do something then? And has he done it again?
Details
01 July 2027
368 pages
9781806172375
Imprint: Zaffre
Reviews
“Beauty and menace glint in this gripping, character-driven mystery.”Alex Clark, author of DOVECOMBE, Alex Clark, author of DOVECOMBE
“A riveting and beguiling story - one to snuggle down by the fire with for very long sessions.”Jane Bailey, author of STAY, Jane Bailey, author of STAY
“Beautifully written and deeply atmospheric, with a compelling central mystery and such a strong sense of place you can taste it. Highly recommended!”Roz Watkins, author of THE RED HOUSE, Roz Watkins, author of THE RED HOUSE
“We All Still Live Here is part mystery, part love story, and part requiem to the 1990s. The sense of place is particularly well done - vivid, breathtaking and masterly. The novel tells the story of a seismic event in a closed community and the aftermath that echoes down thirty years: there are scenes of almost unbearable tension that would not be out of place in a thriller. At the same time, there are also moments of terrible sadness, loneliness and loss, all deftly and beautifully written.”Emma Flint, author of LITTLE DEATHS, Emma Flint, author of LITTLE DEATHS
