Clara Benning, a veterinary surgeon in charge of a wildlife
hospital in a small English village, is young and intelligent, but
nearly a recluse. Disfigured by a childhood accident, she generally
prefers the company of animals to people. But when a local man dies
following a supposed snakebite, Clara's expertise is needed. She's
chilled to learn that the victim's postmortem shows a higher
concentration of venom than could ever be found in a single
snake--and that therefore the killer must be human.
Assisted by a soft-spoken neighbor and an eccentric reptile expert,
Clara unravels sinister links to an abandoned house, an ancient
ritual, and a fifty-year-old tragedy that has left the survivors
secretive. But for someone the truth must remain buried in the
past--even if they have to kill to keep it there.
"Awakening" is a disturbing tale of dark secrets and insidious
rituals that will have readers unable to stop for a breath until
they've reach the stunning climax of this extraordinary read from
the author of the acclaimed debut novel "Sacrifice."
General
Imprint: |
St Martin's Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
May 2010 |
First published: |
May 2010 |
Authors: |
Sharon Bolton
• S J Bolton
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Dimensions: |
216 x 140 x 25mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
400 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-312-38187-5 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Crime & mystery >
General
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LSN: |
0-312-38187-5 |
Barcode: |
9780312381875 |
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