Michallon, Clémence
The Quiet Tenant: A novel
- ISBN 13:
- 9780593534649
- author:
- Michallon, Clémence
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Alfred A. Knopf
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 23.6 x 16.5 x 3.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Crime, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A psychological thriller about a serial killer and his complex relationships with those closest to him. Aidan Thomas is a seemingly ordinary man who harbours a dark secret: he's a kidnapper and murderer. When his wife dies, he's forced to move with his 13-year-old daughter Cecilia and the woman he's been holding captive in their backyard shed, Rachel. As Aidan tries to keep Rachel under control, she begins to form a tentative connection with Cecilia, while also testing the boundaries of her new living situation. Meanwhile, Emily, a local restaurant owner, becomes drawn into their lives, unaware of the dark secrets that lie beneath. The Quiet Tenant is a gripping tale told from multiple perspectives, exploring the psychological impact of Aidan's crimes on those around him and the bonds between women that give them strength to fight back. Through the eyes of Rachel, Cecilia, and Emily, this novel builds towards a shocking climax, revealing the true extent of Aidan's depravity and the resilience of those who have been affected by his actions.