
Sacrifice (Paperback)
Sharon Bolton (author)Published: 29/01/2009
Fans of Lisa Jewell, Cara Hunter and Karin Slaughter will love this bone chilling, spellbinding thriller from Richard & Judy bestselling author Sharon Bolton. With a pacy narrative, a terrific heroine, a sinister plot and plenty of forensic detail, Sacrifice will grip readers from start to finish.
'Chilling, mesmerising' -- Tess Gerritsen
'One of the best thrillers ever' - Sophie Hannah
'Splendidly crafted, deeply disturbing...' -- The Times
'Grabs from the very beginning and holds on tight' -- Literary Review
'This gripped me from the start' -- ***** Reader review
'Engrossing' -- ***** Reader review
'Brilliantly gripping! A must read!' -- ***** Reader review
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ONLY THE MOORLAND HIDES THE MACABRE...
Consultant surgeon Tora Hamilton has moved to remote Shetland to be with her husband. She moved to have a family....
Not for this . . . In the peat soil near her new home she uncovers a perfectly preserved woman's body. Runic symbols are carved into her skin. Her heart has been cut out.
And as Tora begins to ask questions around the island, she receives her first threat . . .
Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
ISBN: 9780552159753
Number of pages: 576
Weight: 388 g
Dimensions: 198 x 127 x 36 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
A dazzling debut in thriller-writing: fast paced, gripping and full of atmosphere * Classic FM *
Splendidly crafted, deeply disturbing first novel...will deservedly be a bestseller * The Times *
Grabs from the very beginning and holds on tight * Literary Review *
A chilling, mesmerising debut thriller. S. J. Bolton is one to watch -- TESS GERRITSEN
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