The Messenger
The unmissable debut thriller set in the dark heart of Paris
Published on 4. January 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
448 pages
978-1-83877-860-6 (ISBN)
Description
Perfect for fans of Tana French, Chris Whitaker and Rosamund Lupton, this prize-winning debut comes from an eclectic, cut-throat new voice in thriller writing.
'Intelligent, gripping and stylish' SOPHIE HANNAH
'A sharply written, clever and classy thrill-ride through the streets of Paris' CHRIS WHITAKER
A crime he didn't commit. A truth he must deliver.
Seven years ago, one night of teenage rebellion changed the lives of Alex and Sami for ever.
Alex's father was found dead and both boys were imprisoned for murder, despite protesting their innocence.
Now, Alex has a single purpose following his release: 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.
'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
'Intelligent, gripping and stylish' SOPHIE HANNAH
'A sharply written, clever and classy thrill-ride through the streets of Paris' CHRIS WHITAKER
A crime he didn't commit. A truth he must deliver.
Seven years ago, one night of teenage rebellion changed the lives of Alex and Sami for ever.
Alex's father was found dead and both boys were imprisoned for murder, despite protesting their innocence.
Now, Alex has a single purpose following his release: 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.
'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
Reviews / Votes
A sleek, sinister debut * Woman's Own * A conspiracy thriller with strong Catcher In The Rye vibes, The Messenger is so evocatively written it transported me to Paris and tore up my return ticket. 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 * A sharply written, clever and classy thrill-ride through the streets of Paris. Atmospheric and twisting, The Messenger is a wonderful debut * Chris Whitaker * A well-written, intriguing novel with an excellent sense of place * Kamila Shamsie *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 130 mm
Width: 198 mm
Thickness: 34 mm
Weight
336 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83877-860-6 (9781838778606)
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Person
Megan Davis was born in Australia and grew up in mining towns across the world. She has worked in the film industry and her credits include Atonement, In Bruges, Pride and Prejudice and the Bourne films. Megan is also a lawyer and is currently an associate at Spotlight on Corruption. She has an MA in Creative Writing from the University of East Anglia. Her debut, The Messenger, won the Bridport Prize for a First Novel in 2018, judged by Kamila Shamsie, as well as the Lucy Cavendish Prize for unpublished writers in 2021. She has lived in many places, including France for a number of years, but now lives in London.