Black-Eyed Susans (Heaberlin) - Book Reviews

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A masterful thriller that shouldn’t be missed....brilliantly conceived, beautifully executed.... [Julia] Heaberlin’s work calls to mind that of Gillian Flynn. Both writers published impressive early novels that were largely overlooked, and then one that couldn’t be: Flynn’s Gone Girl and now Heaberlin’s Black-Eyed Susans. Don’t miss it.
Washington Post


A terrific plot, matched by the quality of the writing and superbly paced tension.
London Times (UK)


A breakout book.... Heaberlin maintains her tight grip on narrative control, expertly maintaining the delightful, nail-biting suspense.... It’s her emerging talent as a masterful storyteller that sets this book apart.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram


Compelling.... [One of] ten amazing books you need to read this summer.
Cosmopolitan (UK)


[A] gripping psychological thriller.... The suspense builds as Tessie uncovers devastating secrets from the past en route to the shocking ending.
Publishers Weekly


An absorbing character study and a good choice for readers who want to really sink into a psychological thriller.
Booklist


As the only survivor of a serial killer, Tessa Cartwright has spent the last 20 years trying to forget her past, but when the killer's execution date looms, she begins questioning everything she once believed.... [A] truly compelling tale of the fragility of memory and elusive redemption.
Kirkus Reviews