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Lay Your Body Down Amy Suiter Clarke

Lay Your Body Down By Amy Suiter Clarke

Lay Your Body Down by Amy Suiter Clarke


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Lay Your Body Down: A Novel of Suspense by Amy Suiter Clarke

A People magazine must-read of summer!

"Suiter Clarke paints a devastating portrait of a cultlike institution and a town in its thrall. Its even worse than we imagined."New York Times Book Review

A young woman returns to her rural Minnesota hometown, where a radical evangelical pastor has poisoned everyones mindsand may be covering up a murder.

After Del Walker fled her small hometown and its cult-like church, she vowed to never return. The man she loved, Lars, left her to marry the local golden girl Eve, and their romance is now the focus of Eves viral blog espousing the pastors conservative philosophy about women and marriage. But six years later, Lars is suddenly killed, and shes convinced it couldnt have been an accident.

When Del returns to her hometown for the funeral, she discovers the now mega-churchand the insidious, patriarchal teachings of Pastor Rick Franklinhas grown not only in size but in influence. Eve was clearly discontent in her marriage, despite the carefully constructed Noble Wife positivity of her blog posts, and Del knows better than anyone just how far she will go to get what she wants. Del is determined to cut through the churchs lies and corruption to find out who killed Larseven if it means confronting the religious trauma shes spent years trying to bury.

"There are midnight-snack-style thrillers, and those that stick with you. This one's the latter." People magazine

Lay Your Body Down Reviews

"Suiter Clarke paints a devastating portrait of a cultlike institution and a town in its thrall. Its even worse than we imagined." New York Times Book Review There are midnight-snack-style thrillers, and those that stick with you. This ones the latter. People [An] enthralling psychological thriller. Publishers Weekly "In Lay Your Body Down, Amy Suiter Clarke perfectly captures the stifling air of small towns and insular churches. More than a murder mystery, this is an excavation of betrayal, revealing the ugly truth that has propped up so many life-destroying lies." Bryn Greenwood, New York Times bestselling author of All the Ugly and Wonderful Things Lay Your Body Down is an emotionally charged and unnerving thriller. Dangerous secrets, complex characters, and more than one oh my God moment. You wont see the twists coming. Samantha Downing, bestselling author of A Twisted Love Story Amy Suiter Clarkes Lay Your Body Down has everything I love in a good thriller family drama, a determined main character, and an unflinching look at a timely issue. The story of Del Walker returning home to confront her past and members of the corrupt mega church that was once the center of her life will stay with you long after you reach its gripping conclusion. Kellye Garrett, award-winning and Edgar-nominated author of Like A Sister "Powerful and intricately nuanced,Lay Your Body Downis the kind of reading experience that stays with you long after the final page. Amy Suiter Clarke has created a novel as thought-provoking as it is propulsive. With a carefully winding plot and incisive commentary on religion, community, autonomy, and the long reach of the past, this story is perfect for book clubs, because it inspires so many conversations. A truly stunning sophomore novel." Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, author ofThe Girls Are All So Nice Here "Lay Your Body Down is one part #tradwife sendup, one part megachurch murder mystery, and one part cathartic revenge by a woman scorned, peppered as expertly as a hotdish with Minnesotan flavor. Amy Suiter Clarke has written a fresh and irresistible mystery that pits a flawed underdog against the might of respectable institutions and religious dogma. A brilliant, twisted, electrifying story about taking back control." Ashley Winstead, author of The Last Housewife Propulsive . . . Not only is the book difficult to put down, its also an adroit exploration of the ethical quandaries of true crime storytelling, particularly in podcasts. New York Times Book Review on Girl, 11 In this remarkabledebut, Amy Suiter Clarke weaves together narratives from a true crime podcasters real life and her broadcasts as she tracks down a serial killer who may have returned after years of lying in wait. This compelling and skillfully crafted story will keep readers glued to the pages. Girl, 11 is current, twisty, and utterly irresistible! Wendy Walker, bestselling author ofDont Look for Me Clarke deftly moves the narrative using transcripts of Elles podcasts, recordings of her thoughts that never air, and her actions outside the recording studio. This one is not-put-downable. St. Paul Pioneer Press on Girl, 11 A masterful narrative . . . Elles remarkable poise throughout is a credit to Clarkes style and makes her a highly engaging character. Perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter and Meg Gardiner. Booklist on Girl, 11 Clarkes nuanced narrative will keep readers hooked. Publishers Weekly on Girl, 11 A masterful, heart-pounding suspense that ushers in an astonishing new voice in crime fiction. Samantha M. Bailey, internationally best-selling author of Woman on the Edge on Girl, 11

About Amy Suiter Clarke

Amy Suiter Clarke is the author of psychological thrillers, including her debutGirl, 11. Originally from a small town in Minnesota, she completed an undergraduate degree in theater in the Twin Cities. She then moved to London and earned an MFA in creative writing with publishing at Kingston University. She currently lives in Melbourne, Australia, with her husband and twin sons.

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9780063329447
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Lay Your Body Down: A Novel of Suspense by Amy Suiter Clarke
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc
2024-08-01
352
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