DISCOVERTHE GRIPPING 2024 BRITISH CRIME NOVEL EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT:
'A remarkable debut. It is funny, creepy, gory and moving.' THE TIMES
'Utterly mesmerising' - PETER JAMES
'A crime novel I wish I had written' - LYNDA LA PLANTE
'Marie's writing is beautiful' - BELINDA BAUER
'Exceptional in every way' - CHRIS WHITAKER
'A dark glittering gem of a book' - LISA GRAY
'Gloriously dark, deadly and deathly' - C. J. SKUSE
'An incredible debut. Damn near perfect' - SUSI HOLLIDAY
'Tierney is a name to watch' - SAM HOLLAND
'A masterpiece' - WILLIAM HUSSEY
Thirteen-year-old Ava Bonney possesses an unusual intellect far beyond her years. While her friends play, Ava's fascination lies in the intricate process of animal decomposition, studying roadkill found in the streets around her home.
But, one night, Ava's secret nocturnal routine takes a chilling turn when she stumbles upon the lifeless body of fellow schoolmate, Mickey Grant.
As Detective Seth Delahaye takes charge of the perplexing case, Ava refuses to sit idle. Determined and resourceful, she embarks on a daring quest to unveil the truth behind the string of chilling deaths plaguing her community.
Armed with her unique skills and unrivalled local knowledge, Ava becomes an unlikely force in the race to apprehend the elusive killer before more lives are claimed.
'Deadly Animals is a shockingly beautiful, rare and heartbreaking gem. I really can't recommend it highly enough' - CHRIS WHITAKER
Genre: Mystery
'A remarkable debut. It is funny, creepy, gory and moving.' THE TIMES
'Utterly mesmerising' - PETER JAMES
'A crime novel I wish I had written' - LYNDA LA PLANTE
'Marie's writing is beautiful' - BELINDA BAUER
'Exceptional in every way' - CHRIS WHITAKER
'A dark glittering gem of a book' - LISA GRAY
'Gloriously dark, deadly and deathly' - C. J. SKUSE
'An incredible debut. Damn near perfect' - SUSI HOLLIDAY
'Tierney is a name to watch' - SAM HOLLAND
'A masterpiece' - WILLIAM HUSSEY
Thirteen-year-old Ava Bonney possesses an unusual intellect far beyond her years. While her friends play, Ava's fascination lies in the intricate process of animal decomposition, studying roadkill found in the streets around her home.
But, one night, Ava's secret nocturnal routine takes a chilling turn when she stumbles upon the lifeless body of fellow schoolmate, Mickey Grant.
As Detective Seth Delahaye takes charge of the perplexing case, Ava refuses to sit idle. Determined and resourceful, she embarks on a daring quest to unveil the truth behind the string of chilling deaths plaguing her community.
Armed with her unique skills and unrivalled local knowledge, Ava becomes an unlikely force in the race to apprehend the elusive killer before more lives are claimed.
'Deadly Animals is a shockingly beautiful, rare and heartbreaking gem. I really can't recommend it highly enough' - CHRIS WHITAKER
Genre: Mystery
Praise for this book
"Marie's writing is beautiful." - Belinda Bauer
"With writing as sharp as a canine's claw and an unforgettable protagonist, this is a dark glittering gem of a book." - Lisa Gray
"Feisty Ava and her sidekick John are just the heroes we need as they track down a serial killer in eighties Birmingham. Original, and as fascinating as it is macabre, Tierney is a name to watch." - Sam Holland
"An incredible debut - original, epically dark and with such a strong voice. Damn near perfect." - Susi Holliday
"A masterpiece. Bold, daring, beautifully written and utterly chilling." - William Hussey
"Utterly mesmerising . . . This writer has huge talent." - Peter James
"A crime novel I wish I had written." - Lynda La Plante
"Gloriously dark, deadly and deathly . . . Gobbled it up - and it was absolutely delicious." - C J Skuse
"Exceptional in every way, Deadly Animals is a shockingly beautiful, rare and heartbreaking gem. A story both harrowing and exquisitely told. I really can't recommend it highly enough." - Chris Whitaker
"With writing as sharp as a canine's claw and an unforgettable protagonist, this is a dark glittering gem of a book." - Lisa Gray
"Feisty Ava and her sidekick John are just the heroes we need as they track down a serial killer in eighties Birmingham. Original, and as fascinating as it is macabre, Tierney is a name to watch." - Sam Holland
"An incredible debut - original, epically dark and with such a strong voice. Damn near perfect." - Susi Holliday
"A masterpiece. Bold, daring, beautifully written and utterly chilling." - William Hussey
"Utterly mesmerising . . . This writer has huge talent." - Peter James
"A crime novel I wish I had written." - Lynda La Plante
"Gloriously dark, deadly and deathly . . . Gobbled it up - and it was absolutely delicious." - C J Skuse
"Exceptional in every way, Deadly Animals is a shockingly beautiful, rare and heartbreaking gem. A story both harrowing and exquisitely told. I really can't recommend it highly enough." - Chris Whitaker
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