Voices of the authors mary claire kendal at the catholic. Claire was sent away by her mum and dad jennifer and richard kendall to university to become a chartered surveyor. From hood feminism by mikki kendall to wow, no thank you by samantha irby. A terrifying psychological thriller about obsession and power, perfect for fans of gone girl and before i go to sleep. Its realistically done that is frightening and compelling as realisation dawns that options become increasingly less available. Mary claire kendall wellesley college washington d. The book of you claire kendal december 29, 2014 books books claire kendal crime and thriller december 2014 a frightening and intense tale of claustrophobic fear that grips so hard you cant put it down. Conversion stories of hollywood legends at the catholic marketing trade show. Conversion stories of hollywood legends, was published in 2015. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Firsttime author claire kendal draws readers into a taut, compulsively readable tale of pursuit and escape. Claire ruth kendall in san francisco on july 27, 20, a native san franciscan at age of 91, passed away peacefully in her home.
Claire teaches english literature and creative writing, and lives in englands south west region with her family. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. The book of you is her first novel, and it will be translated. The book of you is a frighteningly intimateand accurateportrayal of stalking.
A terrifying psychological thriller about obsession and power, perfect for fans of gone girl and before i. Masterfully constructed, filled with exquisite tension and a pervasive sense of menace, the book of you explores the lines between love and compulsion, fantasy and reality, and offers a heartstopping portrait of a woman determined to survive. The good news is she lives thru it but i would have enjoyed the ending if the author had changed the interaction of a major male character in the end. Is the protagonist of this novel living in a dark fairy tale. April 29, 2014 the victim of a relentless stalker looks for a way out in kendals debut novel. May 06, 2014 download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the book of you. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. May 10, 20 loving gatsby all about living fitzgerald. A mesmerizing tale of psychological suspense about a woman who must fight to escape an expert manipulator determined to possess her, claire. The book of you by claire kendal paperback harpercollins. The book of you is clarissas story of how she is stalked to the point of near breakdown. The author wastes no time diving into this story and from chapter one the readers are acutely aware that clarissa is the victim of an extreme stalker. Claire kendal was born in america and educated in england, where she has spent all of her adult life.
Clarissa is becoming more and more frightened of her colleague, rafe. Read the book of you, by claire kendal online on bookmate a mesmerizing tale of psychological suspense about a woman who must fight to escape an. To arrange an interview with mary claire kendall, or to inquire about a book signing, please send your request via the contact page. I speak to author mary claire kendal about her book oasis. Claire kendals extraordinary debut will haunt readers long after it reaches its terrifying.
Jul 28, 2015 i speak to author mary claire kendal about her book oasis. Claire kendal, author of the book of you, on tour aprilmay. May 05, 2015 if you did not really understand the process of a woman seeking and attempting to prove up to find justice, by the end of the book, you should have a pretty good feel for it. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. The book of you is her first novel, and will be translated into over a dozen languages. Ted bundy was a real person, and his crimes were monstrous. Her first novel, the book of you, was translated into more than twenty languages. Jul 28, 2019 what the heck has happened to holly lawrence. Apr 03, 2014 the book of you follows clarissa as she tries to avoid, and evade the unwanted attention she is receiving from a work colleague, rafe. All you have to do is read elizabeth kendalls 1981. Claire kendal lives in england, where she lectures in english literature and creative writing. In 20 she had an interview with m15 wanting to be a spy. Claire teaches english literature and creative writing, and lives in the south west with her family. Claire kendal was born in america and educated in england, where she has spent all her adult life.
If you d like to stick with the theme, enduring love by ian mcewan also comes from a different angle and is also highly recommended. Opinions expressed by forbes contributors are their own. Americanborn, britishadopted claire kendal has made the publishing world sit up with this, her debut novel. What to read this month the four very best books of the month the mustread books of the. She soon learned he wasnt exactly the man she thought he was. The links beside each book title will take you to amazon, who i feel are the best online retailer for books where you can read more about the book, or purchase it. Claire kendall obituary daly city, ca san francisco. May 03, 2019 all you have to do is read elizabeth kendalls 1981 memoir. May 05, 2015 like the bestselling novels of gillian flynn and s. They fell fast for each other and moved in together a few months later. Instead of coming straight into the family firm, claire decided to make her mark with a major property company in london and after 7 years decided to transfer within that company to her base in leeds to be nearer home of course.
Heres everything you need to know about the book that inspired the upcoming ted bundy movie. A mesmerizing tale of psychological suspense about a woman who must fight to escape an expert manipulator determined to possess her, claire kendals debut. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. Claire kendal s extraordinary debut will haunt readers long after it reaches its terrifying, breathtaking conclusion. Running alongside the stalking is a court case where clarissa is a juror.
A frightening and intense tale of claustrophobic fear that grips so hard you cant put it down. This intense book is just as much a horror as a thriller. Through clarissas eyes, we see the ragged nerves, sleepless nights and paranoia brought about by rafes romantic obsession. You can see the stops for the rest of the book tour and what other readers thought about the book here. Mary claire kendall is a washingtonbased writer and producer with a special focus on hollywood. Buy the book of you by claire kendal from waterstones today.
The book of you by claire kendal book club discussion. Shop amongst our popular books, including, the book of you, i spy and more from claire kendal. The book of you by claire kendal read online on bookmate. Please note that as an amazon associate, i earn money from qualifying purchases. Beloved daughter of the late ruth rooney and hilton j. Ive come all the way from vermont and i wanted to see what you did to my grandfathers book. The story begins as a stream of consciousness, written in the first person. The book of you follows clarissa as she tries to avoid, and evade the unwanted attention she is receiving from a work colleague, rafe.
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