Sister: The phenomenal Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller

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Though her family and the police see a grieving sister in denial, unwilling to accept the facts, Bee uncovers the affair Tess was having with a married man and the pregnancy that resulted, and her difficultly with a stalker who may have crossed the line when Tess refused his advances. We learned about Beatrice and Tess when Tess is dead. Beatrice is then summoned to come for the funeral in the UK from the US. Beatrice’s quest to find the murderer of her sister is a bit perplexing, as we haven’t had a chance yet to get to know them. We especially don’t understand what drives Beatrice in her search her Tess’ killer. Truly marvelous! As compelling as it is stylish, SISTER exists in that rare place where crime fiction and literature coincide.”— Jeffery Deaver This book is a debut novel by the author. That said, all I can say is I will definitely be reading more by her. Truly marvellous! As compelling as it is stylish, Sister exists in that rare place where crime fiction and literature coincide." - Jeffrey Deaver

Do you think Bee discovers anything new about her sister in a deep way- for example when she meets her landlord Amias and friends Kasia and Simon? How much of what Beatrice discovers is about herself? My mum always describes mediocre films and books as ‘quite entertaining’ or ‘diverting’. This book quite simply sums up both these statements; it was ‘ok’ and it did keep me entertained for a couple of days, but it is no great work of fiction. Poignant and thrilling, this clever debut explores the fascinating bond between sisters, and haunts you with the power of their love.” —Chevy Stevens, New York Times bestselling author of Still MissingTess was an artist in London pursuing her studies at university at twenty-one, and her body was found in a horrible place. The pieces of the puzzle don’t add up for Beatrice, and with how Tess cherished her life, she would never commit suicide voluntarily. Tess was also participating in an experimental medical trial that might have gone very wrong. As a determined Bee gives her statement to the lead investigator, her story reveals a predator who got away with murder—and an obsession that may cost Bee her own life. Bea moves into Tess’s life, including wearing her clothes, and throws herself to catch the killer. Everyone thinks she is insane, but Bea is sure her sister could never have killed willingly, even under the most challenging circumstances. Perhaps a bit of a minor point, but Tess's body lies undiscovered in a Hyde Park toilet for five days...? Is it really plausible that nobody would have gone into the building in all that time, especially since a young girl was missing from the local area and the case was being publicised heavily? A winner, as worth reading for its psychological intensity as it is for its mystery plot, not to mention the genuinely surprising twist near the end.” —BookReporter

Another sweltering month in Charlotte, another boatload of mysteries past and present for overworked, overstressed forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan. Thank you for visiting this bio. My books are not easy to slot into a particular genre, and you can usually be found under 'contemporary fiction', 'literary fiction', 'political thriller' and 'psychological thriller.' If you try one I hope you enjoy it.

A thrilling story of fierce love between siblings, Sister is a suspenseful and accomplished debut with a stunning twist. ( From the publisher.) Why was Tess drawn to Emilio, and Kasia to Mitch? Would you have been more attracted to Todd or to William? In the rural area of Somerset, in the middle of a blizzard, the most unthinkable thing happens, a school is under siege. Teachers’ and children’s lives are changed forever in the cold, dark, and snowy November morning. The book is written in the style of many letters and Bea is writing to her sister, as well as reminiscences and self reflections. The gaps in the plot may be huge and the ending is quite unbelievably awful (in my humble opinion) however, as a diverting read and a bit of escapism, you can forgive the author and thank her for the ride. The writing is good, and has some heart warming moments of sibling love and tenderness, and it keeps you interested throughout. I loved this book. Another reviewer described it as a "crime fiction novel for people who don't like crime fiction" and I agree with that description. I've read a few crime fiction novels and really enjoyed them (e.g. the Millenium trilogy) but it can be a difficult genre to get right. I always feel overwhelmed when entering the crime section of a bookstore or library, faced with hundreds of books that look and sound the same. However, Sister stood out to me because it has a beautiful cover and not one you would associated with a crime investigation. It's serene as opposed to bold and bloody. I would have assumed it was more of a family drama novel and I believe this novel bridges the gap between the two genres.

Though her family and the police see a grieving sister in denial, unwilling to accept the facts, Bee uncovers the affair Tess was having with a married man and the pregnancy that resulted, and her difficulty with a stalker who may have crossed the line when Tess refused his advances. Tess was also participating in an experimental medical trial that might have gone very wrong. As a determined Bee gives her statement to the lead investigator, her story reveals a predator who got away with murder—and an obsession that may cost Bee her own life. How does Bee and Tess’s relationship compare to the way you and your siblings interact? What causes the most disagreement between you? What brings you together, no matter what? Tess' family and the police close the case as suicide and try to move on with their lives, coming to terms with some revelations and self questioning, however, Bea takes it upon herself to discover the real truth. Single-minded in her search for a killer, Bea moves into Tess’s apartment, and into her life (including wearing her clothes) and throws herself headlong into finding her sister’s murderer. Everyone thinks she is mad (which quite frankly she probably is), but Bea knows her sister would never have killed herself voluntarily, even under incredible tragic circumstances. The character of Beatrice. I couldn't get to grips with her personality. At several points she describes herself as if she is introverted; she's afraid of confrontation, shies away from large groups of people, is anxious around attractive men etc; she seems to paint herself as a rather unremarkable, at times even timid person, yet she's also supposed to be a partner at a New York marketing firm at the age of 26. This didn't ring true for me and I didn't see why Beatrice had to have a high-flying job or be living in New York for the story to work.Their bond has been strong since they were young, no matter how different they were. She has always been close to Tess, but they grew apart after relocating to the States.