Dark August
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INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER
“Dark August is a tightly-paced cauldron of a thriller about small town corruption, murder and mayhem, in the vein of Sharp Objects and All The Missing Girls. A macabre and confidently twisty debut.” — Lisa Gabriele, internationally bestselling author of The Winters
An electrifying, page-turning debut about a…
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1 author picked Dark August as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Tallo’s protagonist is a hot mess who you can’t help but root for. The young Augusta (Gus) navigates growing up, grief, and a dangerous murder investigation with a tough facade and a sensitive interior. Tallo’s evocation of a sweltering summer mystery is a great read. The dog in this book is old, farty, and wonderful.
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