The Messenger - Megan Davis

Name: The Messenger - Megan Davis
SKU: 67942435
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Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Megan Davis

Rosamund Lupton meets Lupin in this accomplished debut from an eclectic cut-throat new voice in thriller writing. 'A strong twisting literary journey of revelation and redemption. Five stars' JANICE HALLETT 'An intelligent gripping and stylish literary thriller - I couldn't put it down. Megan Davis is a major new talent' SOPHIE HANNAH Wealthy and privileged Alex has an easy path to success in the Parisian elite his father mingles with. But the two have never seen eye to eye. Desperate to escape the increasingly suffocating atmosphere of their apartment Alex seeks freedom on the streets of Paris where his new-found friend Sami teaches him how to survive. But everything has a price - and one night of rebellion changes their lives forever. A simple plan to steal money takes a sinister turn when Alex's father is found dead. Despite protesting their innocence both boys are imprisoned for murder. Seven years later Alex is released from prison with a single purpose: to discover who really killed his father. Yet as he searches for answers and atones for the sins of his past Alex uncovers a disturbing truth with far-reaching consequences. Playing out against a backdrop of corruption fake news and civil unrest The Messenger exposes the gritty reality of a changing city through one son's journey to redemption and the truth. 'Megan Davis's electric suspenseful and stunning evocation of contemporary Paris is unforgettable' ELIZABETH MACNEAL 'A well-written intriguing novel with an excellent sense of place' KAMILA SHAMSIE 'Compelling ... A deft blend of murder mystery political intrigue and family secrets' DOMINIC NOLAN

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