Strange Sally Diamond

By Liz Nugent,

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Sally Diamond cannot understand why what she did was so strange. She was only doing what her father told her to do, to put him out with the rubbish when he died.

Now Sally is the centre of attention, not only from the hungry media and worried police, but also…

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2 authors picked Strange Sally Diamond as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Rich characterisation in this first person novel written from the perspective of a neurodiverse character who has had a challenging life but is a survivor.

I have always enjoyed Liz Nugent’s crime novels. She creates multi-layered, unforgettable characters within gripping, twisty plots. This is probably her most disturbing book so far, taking readers right inside her main character’s head.

Strange Sally Diamond focuses on the aftermath of tragic and horrific events. It’s about family, childhood trauma, and nature versus nurture – and whether we can truly escape our past.

This psychological thriller stayed with me long after I finished it. It can be uncomfortable reading at times, yet there are also moments of dark humour. It’s beautifully written and took me through a rollercoaster of…

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