
Girl, 11
Amy Suiter Clarke(Author)
Pushkin Vertigo (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 3. March 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-1-78227-691-3 (ISBN)
Description
The countdown has begun...
True-crime podcaster Elle Castillo has been obsessed with The Countdown Killer for decades. Twenty years ago, he established a gruesome pattern of taking and murdering three girls over seven days, each a year younger than the last. No one's ever known why he followed this pattern, or why they stopped abruptly after the eleventh victim. Most believe him to be dead. Elle knows he is not and is hellbent on serving historic justice.
When the kidnappings start up once again, Elle must confront her responsibility in forcing the killer out of hiding. She needs to stop the deadly countdown and convince both the authorities and her podcast audience, before the Countdown Killer can claim his next victim.
True-crime podcaster Elle Castillo has been obsessed with The Countdown Killer for decades. Twenty years ago, he established a gruesome pattern of taking and murdering three girls over seven days, each a year younger than the last. No one's ever known why he followed this pattern, or why they stopped abruptly after the eleventh victim. Most believe him to be dead. Elle knows he is not and is hellbent on serving historic justice.
When the kidnappings start up once again, Elle must confront her responsibility in forcing the killer out of hiding. She needs to stop the deadly countdown and convince both the authorities and her podcast audience, before the Countdown Killer can claim his next victim.
Reviews / Votes
Girl, 11 is a dazzlingly twisted and dark thriller with complex characters, a neo-Gothic atmosphere and a killer that ranks with some of the most disturbing in the genre. Amy Suiter Clarke is a magnificent guide through this macabre labyrinth! * S.A. Cosby, author of Blacktop Wasteland * Propulsive... not only is the book difficult to put down, it's also an adroit exploration of the ethical quandaries of true-crime storytelling * New York Times Book Review * Supremely twisty... the very definition of a page-turner. If I'm less productive at work today, it's because this book kept me up for "just one more chapter" long after I should've gone to bed -- Katie Lowe, author of 'The Furies' and 'Possession' Clarke knows how to get a reader's heart hammering. -- Candice Fox, international bestselling author Amy Suiter Clarke's remarkably well-constructed debut takes readers on a terrifying, nail-biting journey to find a killer. With brilliant twists and turns and a genius mix of propulsive action and psychological tension, Girl, 11 is a masterful, heart-pounding suspense that ushers in an astonishing new voice in crime fiction. -- Samantha M. Bailey, author of 'Woman on the Edge' Compelling... The serial killer novel is evolving quickly in the new true crime era, and Girl 11 perfectly captures the new approach * CrimeReads * The kind of book you start reading on a lazy afternoon and then can't stop until it's done. A smart and fast thriller. -- Kate Mildenhall, author of 'Skylarking' A powerful, engaging debut... Clarke crafts a tale of obsession, dark histories, and one woman's quest to bring a terrifying killer to justice, Girl, 11 is delivered with poise, style, and cunning - making it impossible to put down. -- Alex Segura, acclaimed author of 'Miami Midnight' True crime podcasts have enjoyed soaring popularity and spawned a legion of cold case amateur detectives. Amy Suiter Clarke taps into that trend with a twisting thriller * The Herald * Delectably tense and terrifying... With psychological precision and electric storytelling, Amy Suiter Clarke has created a thriller that feels ripped from the headlines... True crime fanatics will find their new obsession in this dark, page-turning debut. -- Megan Collins, author of 'The Winter Sister' Girl, 11 is a chilling, expertly-constructed thriller that strikes the perfect balance between page-turning twists and piercing commentary on the true cost of crime. If you devoured I'll Be Gone in the Dark, Amy Suiter Clarke's debut is about to be your new obsession. -- Layne Fargo, author of 'They Never Learn' In this remarkable debut, Amy Suiter Clarke weaves together narratives from a true crime podcaster's real life and her broadcasts as she tracks down a serial killer who may have returned after years of lying in wait. This compelling and skillfully crafted story will keep readers glued to the pages. Girl, 11 is current, twisty, and utterly irresistible! -- Wendy Walker, bestselling author of 'Don't Look For Me' Twisty and tense! GIRL, 11 is a stirring and stunning tale of secrets, saviors and serial killers. This story stays with you long after you've reached the last page! -- Rachel Howzell Hall, author of 'They All Fall Down' Amy Suiter Clarke comes out of the gate running with a confident and riveting debut perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter and Meg Gardiner. Girl, 11 follows the host of an investigative podcast tracking a bloodthirsty serial killer as he counts down to his youngest victim yet. I bit my nails through every twist in this pitch-perfect thrill-ride--and teared up at its commitment to honoring victims of violence everywhere. -- Amy Gentry, author of 'Last Woman Standing' An exceptional debut... A great hero in Elle Castillo. -- R. W. R. McDonald, author of 'The Nancys' For fans of true crime in their mystery books * Bookriot * 'Raced through it in a day! Girl 11 is utterly compelling. Clever, addictive and a book you will not find impossible to set aside, Girl 11, is a heart-pumping read' -- Carol Wyer, author of An Eye for an EyeMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pushkin Press
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-78227-691-3 (9781782276913)
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Person
Amy Suiter Clarke is a writer, communications specialist and true crime podcast enthusiast. Originally from a small town in Minnesota, she later moved to London and earned an MFA in Creative Writing with Publishing at Kingston University. She currently works for a university library in Melbourne, Australia. Girl, 11 has sold in 15 territories and been translated into 12 languages.