<p><b>An irresistible read... A truly revealing book about the disgusting side of the modelling world, but [Dahl's] powerful messaging never bogs the plot down' <i>DAILY MAIL</i></b></p><p><b>Unsettling, gripping and glamorous. A timely psychological thriller about the danger of beauty, the lure of power, and the fierce love of a mother for her son.</b></p><p><b>Liv</b> keeps a low profile in Sandefjord, Norway: she's just another tired single mother, trying to make ends meet. She has never told her son about the secrets she carries or the life she lived before he was born. She will do anything to keep him safe.</p><p><b>Anastasia</b>'s life is transformed when she moves from Russia to Milan to work as a model. She's rich. She's desired. But there's a dark side to the high-pressure catwalk shows; the sun-baked Italian palazzos; the drink-fuelled after-parties hosted by powerful men. Soon, she will do anything to escape.</p><p><b>Selma</b> is a journalist in Oslo. She's investigating scandals in the modelling industry, but can't get her article published. Then a woman goes missing in Sandefjord. Now Selma is about to uncover the biggest story of her life...</p><p><b>Praise for Alex Dahl:</b> <br />
'Unsettling, layered, bold, unpredictable, dark' <b>Will Dean</b> <br />
'Fast-paced and unsettling' <b><i>Guardian</i></b> <br />
'It will leave you gasping for air' <b>Rachael Blok</b></p>
<p>A single mother is kidnapped in Oslo. A young Russian woman experiences the dark side of modelling in Italy. What is their connection? The new psychological thriller from Alex Dahl.</p>
'An irresistible read... A truly revealing book about the disgusting side of the modelling world, but [Dahl's] powerful messaging never bogs the plot down'
Daily Mail
<b>PRAISE FOR ALEX DAHL</b>: <br />
'Remarkable... Dahl is able to ring satisfying changes on the familiar ingredients' Crime Time, on <i>The Boy at the Door</i>. <br />
'Turns the raw power of maternal feeling into a gripping plot' <i>Sunday Times Crime Club</i> on <i>The Heart Keeper</i>. <br />
'Dahl plays with a scenario that is every parent's nightmare as she slowly reveals the truth in this fast-paced and unsettling read' <i>Guardian</i>, on <i>Playdate</i>. <br />
'Dark, intelligent books set in bleak landscapes – who doesn't love a Scandi thriller? Especially when it's from the critically acclaimed author of <i>The Boy Next Door</i>... Tense and twisty, this tale explores obsession and mental health'
Woman's Own, on Cabin Fever
<p>Author's debut, <i>The Boy at the Door</i>, is shortlisted for the CWA Debut Dagger.</p>
<p>Highly marketable author with growing profile within the crime community.</p>
<p>Writes sophisticated, page-turning thrillers – perfect book club reads.</p>
<p>MARKET: Will Dean; Harriet Tyce; B.A. Paris; Caroline Kepnes.</p>