It's a picturesque setting, but there's something darker lurking behind the scenes. Jackson Brodie has relocated to a quiet seaside village in North Yorkshire, in the occasional company of his recalcitrant teenage son Nathan and ageing Labrador Dido, both at the discretion of his former partner Julia. 'Laced with Atkinson's sharp, dry humour, and one of the joys of the Brodie novels has always been that they are so funny.' Observer 'Like all good detectives, he is a hero for men and women alike.' The Times It's a masterclass in brilliant writing and whether you've read the earlier books in the series or not, you'll enjoy it.' Independent She lives in Edinburgh, Scotland.'The stand-out read of the summer. Since then, she has written eleven more ground-breaking, bestselling books. The answer is: Right here and right now.-Laura Miller, Salon Time Stephen King, Entertainment Weekly About the Author Kate Atkinsons first novel, Behind the Scenes at the Museum, was named Englands Whitbread Book of the Year in 1996. Stephen King Review Quotes Expertly rendered.It is very much to be hoped that Kate Atkinson keeps this gratifying series going.-Janet Maslin, New York Times Good news lies on every page of this meticulously plotted and affecting thriller.-Connie Ogle, Miami Herald You dont need to have read the earlier two books to appreciate this one, but I cant think of any reason to deny yourself the delights of all three.The novel satisfies the question in its own title. As a novelist, I was staggered by Kate Atkinsons narrative wizardry. These three lives come together in unexpected and deeply thrilling ways in the latest novel from Kate Atkinson, the critically acclaimed author who Harlan Coben calls an absolute must-read. Luckily, Reggie makes it a point to be prepared for an emergency. Then a terrifying noise shatters her peaceful evening.

At the end of a long day, 16-year-old Reggie is looking forward to watching a little TV. Lost in his thoughts, he suddenly hears a shocking sound. On a dark night thirty years later, ex-detective Jackson Brodie finds himself on a train that is both crowded and late. A moment later, Joannas life is changed forever. On a hot summer day, Joanna Masons family slowly wanders home along a country lane. Book Synopsis The third installment in Kate Atkinsons wildly beloved series of Jackson Brodie Mysteries: a complex tale of murder, coincidence, and connected lives. About the Book Three lives come together in unexpected and deeply thrilling ways in the latest novel from Kate Atkinson, the critically acclaimed author whom Harlan Coben calls an absolute must-read.

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