{"title":"Abby Corson","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbby Corson\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts gripping \u003cem\u003eCrime \u0026amp; Thriller\u003c\/em\u003e novels that delve into the complexities of human nature and moral ambiguity. Her stories, such as \u003cem\u003eHappy Woman\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Concierge\u003c\/em\u003e, combine sharp suspense with richly drawn characters navigating unexpected twists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect atmospheric settings and tightly woven plots where tension builds steadily, making each page turn compelling. Corson's work balances psychological insight with thrilling narratives, perfect for those who enjoy intelligent, character-driven crime fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"happy-woman-by-abby-corson-9781761152986","title":"Happy Woman","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePerhaps all this time I was merely an origami of a happy woman. Complicated to put together, easy to rip to shreds.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGwynne Hogg is an enviable woman – until she discovers her beloved dad is a serial killer. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs her dad’s decades-old secrets finally catch up with him, Gwynne struggles to reconcile the man she trusted most with the crimes he’s accused of. She tries to process it all while keeping the wheels of her ‘normal’ life turning. 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It is fun and engaging, and the twists will have tongues wagging at the coffee machines come Monday morning. \u003ci\u003eThe Concierge \u003c\/i\u003eis pure entertainment.’\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e – The Australian\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Cavengreen is far from your average hotel.’\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e – Australian Women’s Weekly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘a comforting mystery with an ending no one could predict.’\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e – That’s Life\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘The mystery surrounding this whodunnit is well crafted and offers many false leads and red herrings before the truth is uncovered. Cavengreen Hotel's world of luxury and the opulence is beautifully detailed as are the lives of the characters caught up in the drama of a terrible crime, the subsequent police investigation, false confessions and a murder trial. 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It is fun and engaging, and the twists will have tongues wagging at the coffee machines come Monday morning. \u003ci\u003eThe Concierge\u003c\/i\u003e is pure entertainment.’ –\u003ci\u003eThe Australian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘A comforting mystery with an ending no one could predict.’ –\u003ci\u003eThat's Life\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eI suppose it would be fitting to explain that I am talking into a dictaphone and the lovely Helen will be typing out my story for you to read. She will have a certain amount of creative control—sorting out moments when I get a bit tongue-tied or slightly muddled—but I have told her to leave in as much as possible, so as not to miss any of the important bits. 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