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Shame on You: The addictive psychological thriller that will make you question everything you read online

Shame on You: The addictive psychological thriller that will make you question everything you read online

by Amy Heydenrych (Author), Amy Heydenrych (Author)

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Synopsis

SURELY WE ALL LIE A LITTLE BIT ONLINE . . . DON'T WE? The gripping psychological thriller that explores the darker side of social media, perfect for fans of THE GIRL BEFORE and FRIEND REQUEST. Have you ever wanted to reinvent yourself? Have you ever lied about who you are to get more likes? Have you ever followed someone online who you think is perfect? Meet Holly. Social media sensation. The face of clean eating. Everyone loves her. Everyone wants to be her. But when Holly is attacked by a man she's only just met, her life starts to spiral out of control. He seemed to know her - but she doesn't know him. What if Holly isn't who she seems to be? What if Holly's living a lie? YOU THINK YOU KNOW HER . . . Praise for Shame On You 'Dark, original and thoroughly gripping' T. M. Logan, author of Lies 'The dark heart of obsession is laid bare for the whole world to see in this terrifying debut novel' J. S. Carol 'Highly entertaining and and brilliantly written' Jo Spain

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 384
 Publisher: Twenty7
Published: 26 Jul 2018
ISBN 10: 1785770942
ISBN 13: 9781785770944
Book Overview: A timely commercial thriller for the iGeneration.

Media Reviews
Highly entertaining and brilliantly written. Captures the digital age and its perils terrifyingly! * Jo Spain *
The dark heart of obsession is laid bare for the whole world to see in this terrifying debut novel. After reading this you're definitely going to think twice the next time you hit the Internet to check Facebook. Amy Heydenrych writes with passion and ferocity . . . definitely an author to watch out for * J. S. Carol *
Dark, original and thoroughly gripping - Shame on You is a breathless ride through the dark side of social media and the perils of internet fame * T. M. Logan *
A bona fide chiller that blindsided me with every, ingenious twist * Chris Whitaker *
Full of surprising twists and turns. It takes the notion of unreliable narrators to the next level and seems impossible to second guess, for me at least. It is tightly plotted and alternates the perspectives of the two characters, Holly and Tyler. There is a slightly claustrophobic feel as Holly becomes more and more isolated and it is clear that they both have secrets hidden in their past. Taking nothing at face value is a major theme as images are manipulated and presented falsely and lies get out of hand. In short: an unsettling thriller about obsession and false appearances * Books, Life and Everything *
Fast paced and gritty from the very first page, Shame On You is a dark, possessive and telling read about the power of social media and how much it controls people's lives, reminiscent of an episode of Black Mirror, this book was a thrilling read * Handwritten Girl *
We may all edit our online personas a little, using filters and careful editing, but how far is too far? Centimetre by agonising centimetre, the veil is pulled back, revealing the truth of the matter. Prepare for a yoyo of emotions as you run the gamut of sympathy, disgust, hatred and maybe even a little sneaking admiration for Holly - and also for Tyler, her attacker, whose story plays out as a counterpoint to our social media star's dramatic fall from grace. * Crime Fiction Lover *
There are some very unsavoury characters in this novel, but that only adds to the enjoyment in my opinion. The ending I think is going to be one that divides opinion, but this is a very clever and very current novel that deserves to do well * The Welsh Librarian *
A dark enthralling novel packed with twist after twist * Woman and Home *
Moments of genuine tension in this dark, disturbing and fast-moving story * Nudge Books *
Author Bio
Amy Heydenrych is a writer and book blogger based in South Africa. She has been shortlisted twice for the acclaimed Miles Morland African Writing Scholarship. Her short stories and poems have published in multiple anthologies including Brittle Paper, The Kalahari Review and the Short Sharp Stories anthologies. When she is not writing her own fiction, she ghost-writes books and columns for global tech and financial companies. She is currently working on her second novel.