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I wont give anything away suffice to say that there is a twist that changes the complexion of the novel part way through. Named one of the best books of the year by slate includes an exclusive conversation between lev grossman and lauren owen for fans of. Owen cleverly keeps a hush on things, knowing that any modern reader will come well prepared with a stake and holy water to a book with that. Safe to get and share audio book here and downloading speed is great on audiobook bay abb. Reading the blurbs on the dust jacket of lauren owens first novel from such luminaries as kate atkinson, hilary mantel and tana french. An astonishing debut, a novel of epic scope and suspense that conjur. Timely, given halloween is just around the corner, is our praise for the gothicinspired design for lauren owens vampire novel, the quick, published by jonathan cape ltd. Laura owens born 1970 is an american painter, gallery owner and educator. Lauren owen is an impressive storyteller and with this ambitious debut, the literary world will soon take notice.
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