The Orphans
by Annemarie Neary
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Pub Date Jul 27 2017 | Archive Date Aug 14 2017
Random House UK, Cornerstone | Hutchinson
Description
'Artful and beautifully ambiguous' Irish Independent
'Captivating and entertaining' RTE
Eight-year-old Jess and her little brother were playing at the water's edge when their parents vanished.
For hours the children held hands and waited for them to return. But nobody ever came back.
Years later, Jess has become a locker of doors. Now a lawyer and a mother, she is determined to protect the life she has built around her. But her brother Ro has grown unpredictable, elusive and obsessive.
When new evidence suggests that their mother might be alive, Ro reappears, convinced that his sister knows more than she claims.
And then bad things start to happen.
Advance Praise
Praise for Siren:
"A nail-bitingly tense tale, with writing as sharp and pointed as arrows, where nobody is who they say they are ... she is definitely a writer to watch" (Claire Coughlan Sunday Independent)
"Siren by Annemarie Neary is a powerful study of guilt and redemption, and how the present can never outrun the past. A gripping thriller, told in deft and subtle prose, this is a masterful crime debut." (Stuart Neville, author of The Twelve)
"I loved Siren. Annemarie Neary's beautiful and crisp writing cuts to the bone, a rarity in psychological thrillers." (Claire Fuller, author of Our Endless Numbered Days)
"Siren is a brave and searing study of characters isolated and estranged from society for very different reasons. It is a beautifully written tale of how we can never escape our past no matter how much others might want us to do so. Gripping, riveting and full of suspense." (Liz Nugent, author of Lying in Wait)
"I was incredibly impressed with this debut, with its pitch perfect mix of extreme human emotions, combined with the resonance of history. Neary has achieved something really quite special. Highly recommended." (Raven Crime Reads)
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780091959289 |
| PRICE | £14.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 304 |
Featured Reviews
Heather A, Reviewer
I really enjoyed reading this book. Not only was it well-plotted and deep, it was also realistic and believable, which is perhaps why some elements of the narrative make for tough reading. Ro as a character is so multifaceted, so intricate, that the narration when in his POV, manages to evoke not only horror but sympathy simultaneously. Not to mention, the glimpses inside his mind are just down-right fascinating! Unlike a lot of thrillers, this novel doesn't utilise any major twists or surprises which I think Neary uses to her advantage. The Orphans doesn't rely on cheap thrills or shock endings to entice the reader and instead relies on the basics of story-telling - intricate characterisation, beautiful writing and a focus on human experiences and emotions.
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