In 'Conviction' by Denise Mina, a woman’s life spirals into chaos when a true crime podcast reopens a high-profile murder case. As she becomes embroiled in the investigation, dark secrets from her past resurface, forcing her to confront her own hidden truths. The narrative twists and turns, blending suspense and psychological depth, revealing the complexities of guilt and justice. Mina weaves a tale that questions what it means to be innocent in a world driven by conviction and bias. This gripping novel will keep readers on the edge, eager to uncover the layers of deceit and betrayal.
By Denise Mina
Published: 2019
""What if the truth is just a story we tell ourselves to make sense of the chaos?""
A REESE WITHERSPOON x HELLO SUNSHINE BOOK CLUB PICK A true-crime podcast sets a trophy wife's present life on a collision course with her secret past in this thriller from Denise Mina. The day Anna McDonald's quiet, respectable life exploded started off like all the days before: Packing up the kids for school, making breakfast, listening to yet another true crime podcast. Then her husband comes downstairs with an announcement, and Anna is suddenly, shockingly alone. Reeling, desperate for distraction, Anna returns to the podcast. Other people's problems are much better than one's own -- a sunken yacht, a murdered family, a hint of international conspiracy. But this case actually is Anna's problem. She knows one of the victims from an earlier life, a life she's taken great pains to leave behind. And she is convinced that she knows what really happened. Then an unexpected visitor arrives on her front stoop, a meddling neighbor intervenes, and life as Anna knows it is well and truly over. The devils of her past are awakened -- and in hot pursuit. Convinced she has no other options, she goes on the run, and in pursuit of the truth, with a washed-up musician at her side and the podcast as her guide. "Daredevil storytelling at its finest...Offers plot twists and zig-zags that take readers on a wild ride...A giddy celebration of the art of storytelling itself." --NPR's Fresh Air
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Conviction
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Denise Mina is a Scottish crime fiction author renowned for her captivating storytelling and intricate character development. She has gained recognition for several notable works, including the Paddy Meehan series, which features a tenacious journalist in 1980s Glasgow, and the Garnethill trilogy, a gritty exploration of crime and personal trauma. Mina's writing is characterized by its sharp, evocative prose and a keen understanding of social issues, often blending psychological depth with thrilling plots. Her works have earned her numerous awards, including the Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year and the Glasgow's First Official City of Literature Award.
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