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Caroline Overington is the author of ``Ghost Child'', a novel published by Random House in October 2009.
October 17th, 2009
GHOST CHILD
By Caroline Overington
Random House $32.99
Caroline Overington - award winning journalist, mother of twins, author and now a brilliant first novel. How does she manage it? Her years as an investigative reporter, she said, frustrated her with its limitations on what she could write about the problem of child abuse. So she resolved to write a novel so she could examine all aspects in depth. But this is no weepy, victim-driven piece of tosh. Told in flashback after 30 years, it traces the story of the death of a child, and the consequences of that death on all involved with him. It's powerful and engrossing and will keep you guessing right until the end.
In a word: Brilliant
Buy it here: http://www.booktopia.com.au/ghost-child-the-past-is-always-close-behind/prod9781863256803.html
Caroline Overington, author of the acclaimed Ghost Child, will publish her second novel on October 1.
Praise for Ghost Child:
``Weaving multiple voices and perspectives, Caroline Overington’s debut novel is both compelling and thought-provoking. Ghost Child is a page-turner of immense power and insight. This is a book people will feel compelled to talk about. ''
- Booktopia.
``Ghost Child is best described as a novel that sticks to your hands like glue. Virtually impossible to put down, I suggest cancelling appointments prior to reading it.'' - Onya Magazine
``Thrilling'' - Good Reading magazine
``An investigative journalist uses this novel to explore the concern we all feel for the children left behind after traumatic experiences ... a thoughtful approach to troubling real-life events'' - Woman's Day
``Superb'' - Woman's Weekly
``Child protection is the real issue here and while it's not pleasant subject matter, it's hard to look away'' - Lucy Clark, The Sunday Telegraph.
Buy it here: http://www.booktopia.com.au/ghost-child-the-past-is-always-close-behind/prod9781863256803.html
