Toxic People
An unputdownable psychological thriller with a killer twist
Published on 4. May 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
306 pages
978-1-83901-516-8 (ISBN)
Description
The havoc wrought by a narcissistic mother can span oceans and decades...
Jenny, a member of the rich and influential Donaldson family, is used to the finest of all things. So, when her exclusive Dublin home comes under threat, she will do almost anything to save it.
First, her husband Shane is almost murdered during a robbery that does take the life of a burglar. Then, a threatening stranger warns of doom before nightfall. But for which of them, and how, and why?
As the hours rush by, Jenny and Shane find their pasts, their presents and their ideal futures colliding in a tornado of hate and love, jealousies and frustration, rage and regret. Meanwhile, one woman - Jenny's mother, Vera - wrests centre stage, as she always has.
But however self-absorbed Vera may be, what mother could destroy everything her child holds precious, simply to further her own caustic interests? As the hour of reckoning approaches, and the hunt for the persecutor continues, Jenny is about to discover that vengeance can visit from the most unexpected quarters ...
Compelling, fast-paced and tautly written, Toxic People is a superbly modern psychological thriller and a classic page-turner.
Jenny, a member of the rich and influential Donaldson family, is used to the finest of all things. So, when her exclusive Dublin home comes under threat, she will do almost anything to save it.
First, her husband Shane is almost murdered during a robbery that does take the life of a burglar. Then, a threatening stranger warns of doom before nightfall. But for which of them, and how, and why?
As the hours rush by, Jenny and Shane find their pasts, their presents and their ideal futures colliding in a tornado of hate and love, jealousies and frustration, rage and regret. Meanwhile, one woman - Jenny's mother, Vera - wrests centre stage, as she always has.
But however self-absorbed Vera may be, what mother could destroy everything her child holds precious, simply to further her own caustic interests? As the hour of reckoning approaches, and the hunt for the persecutor continues, Jenny is about to discover that vengeance can visit from the most unexpected quarters ...
Compelling, fast-paced and tautly written, Toxic People is a superbly modern psychological thriller and a classic page-turner.
Reviews / Votes
'Reading Toxic People by S.D. Monaghan is the reading equivalent of walking a tightrope between two high buildings. We are afraid to take our eyes off the page to get to the finish. Beautifully written, the story reveals itself at breathtaking pace. The plot is taut and clever and the characters entirely credible. Compulsive, intriguing and wildly entertaining, Toxic People is a terrific read and S.D. Monaghan has hit the ground running.' - Liz Nugent, bestselling author of Our Little CrueltiesMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
272 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83901-516-8 (9781839015168)
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Person
S. D. Monaghan grew up in Dublin, before travelling extensively in Asia, Europe and America. After teaching English in Thailand for two years, he moved back to Ireland and gained an honours degree in psychology. While living in Canada for four years, he studied screenwriting in Toronto. S. D. Monaghan completed the Masters in Creative Writing at Trinity College, Dublin.