Arrowood - Brossura

"Superb and subtle psychological suspense, and a compelling mystery, too . . . I thought I knew who did it, but I was wrong―four times." (Lee Child)

"Cool, clever and infused with a compellingly chilly melancholy, Arrowood kept me guessing and re-guessing all the way to its inexorable conclusion." (Ruth Ware)

"A failed graduate student's return to the family mansion she inherited from her grandfather touches off a maelstrom of emotion, regret and memories in McHugh's poignant second novel . . . Lyrical prose and in-depth character studies examine the reliability of memory, punctuated by believable suspense and aided by a careful look at a small town." (Publishers Weekly)

"McHugh’s slow exposure of an old crime is a pitch-perfect example of a Southern gothic." (Sunday Times)

"Magical" (Daily Mail)

"This robust, old-fashioned gothic mystery has everything you’re looking for: a creepy old house, a tenant with a secret history, and even a few ghosts. Laura McHugh’s novel sits at the intersection of memory and history, astutely asking whether we carry the past or it carries us." (Jodi Picoult)

"An eloquently eerie tale." (Booklist)

"A pitch-perfect example of Southern Gothic." (The Times)

"A rare talent. Tight, beautifully dark prose, peppered with scintillating moments of light...A wonderfully crafted tale that will satisfy readers in ways they never thought possible. Brilliant stuff, indeed." (Chris High)

"A chilling, twisting tale of family, memory, and home . . . This engaging and thrilling tale about a young woman’s homecoming, the vagaries of memory, and the impact of tragedy on both a town and a family is a terrific choice for Laura Lippman and Sue Grafton readers." (Library Journal)

Family lies, buried secrets and a terrifying search for the truth lie at the heart of this chilling, atmospheric crime novel. Perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn and Paula Hawkins.