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The Collective - by Alison Gaylin (Hardcover)

The Collective - by  Alison Gaylin (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Camille Gardener is a grieving--and angry--mother who, five years after her daughter's death, is still obsessed with the privileged young man she believes to be responsible. When her rash actions draw the attention of a secret group of women--the collective--Camille is drawn into a dark web where these mothers share their wildly different stories of loss as well as their desire for justice in a world where privilege denies accountability. Fueled by mutual rage, the collective members devise and act out retribution fantasies via precise, anonymous, highly coordinated revenge killings"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>The <em>USA Today</em> bestselling and Edgar Award-winning author of <em>Never Look Back</em> and <em>If I Die Tonight</em> plumbs the dark side of justice and the depths of diabolical revenge in this propulsive novel of psychological suspense that melds the driving narrative of <em>Then She Was Gone</em> with the breathtaking twists of <em>The Chain</em> and the violent fury of <em>Kill Bill.</em></strong></p><p><strong>"Alison Gaylin's <em>The Collective</em> is an astonishing feat. In the tradition of Ira Levin's unforgettable social thrillers (<em>Rosemary's Baby, Stepford Wives</em>), it's a nerve-shredding, emotionally harrowing ride that also speaks volumes about our current moment, the dangers of our digital world, the potency of female rage. Don't miss it." --Megan Abbott</strong></p><p><em>Just how far will a grieving mother go to right a tragic wrong?</em></p><p>Camille Gardener is a grieving--and angry--mother who, five years after her daughter's death, is still obsessed with the privileged young man she believes to be responsible.</p><p>When her rash actions draw the attention of a secret group of women--the collective-- Camille is drawn into a dark web where these mothers share their wildly different stories of loss as well as their desire for justice in a world where privilege denies accountability. Fueled by mutual rage, the collective members devise and act out retribution fantasies via precise, anonymous, highly coordinated revenge killings.</p><p>As Camille struggles to comprehend whether this is a role-playing exercise or terrifying reality, she must decide if these women are truly avenging angels or monsters. Becoming more deeply enmeshed in the group, Camille learns truths about the collective--and about herself--that she may not be able to survive</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Alison Gaylin's <em>The Collective</em> is a dark and sinister ride that goes straight to the heart of revenge. Not just what it means, but what it costs. This is a highly entertaining, and terrifying, read. <br/>--Peter Swanson, <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author of <em>Every Vow You Break</em><br><br><em>The Collective</em> is a propulsive, emotional conspiracy thriller powered by the all-consuming fire of maternal rage. Without pretty moralizing, Gaylin shows both the destruction and visceral satisfaction that come with revenge. I am a peaceful person, but also a mother, and I read the whole book with a killer's heart." <br/>--Steph Cha, award-winning author of <em>Your House Will Pay</em><br><br>"Alison Gaylin's <em>The Collective</em> is an astonishing feat. In the tradition of Ira Levin's unforgettable social thrillers (<em>Rosemary's Baby, Stepford Wives</em>), it's a nerve-shredding, emotionally harrowing ride that also speaks volumes about our current moment, the dangers of our digital world, the potency of female rage. Don't miss it." --Megan Abbott, national bestselling author of <em>The Turnout</em><br><br>"Alison Gaylin's The Collective feels like the book of the moment, the year. Clever, compassionate and all too believable, it's a stunning achievement by one of my favorite writers--Laura Lippman, <em>New York Times Bestselling Author of DREAM GIRL<br><br>Brutal, raw, and beautifully wrought THE COLLECTIVE is psychological suspense of the first order. A mother's grief ignites into rage, leading her down a dark, twisting, dangerous road to a certain brand of justice. Alison Gaylin doesn't pull a single punch in this layered, engrossing, and nerve shattering thriller where wrong is right and revenge is a dish served white hot."--Lisa Unger, <em>New York Times bestselling author of CONFESSIONS ON THE 7:45<br><br>"Alison Gaylin's The Collective is your next addiction: A diabolically clever thriller filled with spine-tingling twists, it's also a psychologically rich exploration of vengeance and justice. I can't stop thinking about this book." --Alafair Burke, New York Times Bestselling Author of THE BETTER SISTER<br><br>"Aflame with tension, this intricate, powerful thriller rips a tunnel into a past as deep and dark as the midnight sky."--A. J. Finn, #1 <em>New York Times </em>bestselling author of <em>The Woman in the Window, </em>on <em>Never Look Back</em><br><br>"Alison Gaylin's 11th novel perceptively examines family dynamics, the domino effects of violence and our personal stories -- real or invented -- that help us maneuver through life. The strong tension that launches <em>Never Look Back</em> only intensifies with each surprising twist... <em>Never Look Back</em> is another superior outing from Gaylin." --Associated Press<br><br>"Expertly crafted... A mind-bending mystery, an insightful exploration of parent-child relationships, and a cautionary tale about bitterness and blame."--<em>Kirkus Reviews </em>(starred review), on <em>Never Look Back</em><br/> <br/><br><br>"Mystery and true crime aficionados will delight in piecing together the puzzle in Edgar winner Gaylin's (<em>If I Die Tonight</em>) deliciously twisty novel." --<em>Library Journal </em>(starred review) on <em>Never Look Back</em><br><br>"Nothing is as it seems in Gaylin's addictive, shape-shifting thriller... a twisty-turny plot that will sizzle your summer." --<em>People</em> (Included in "The Best New Books"), on <em>Never Look Back</em><br>

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