Beautiful Animals

Two girls, Samantha and Naomi, meet on the Greek island of Hydra during a hot summer. They find a young Arab man, Faoud, washed up on shore and try to help him, but their plan goes wrong, leading to horrific consequences.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 07 June 2018
Publisher: Vintage Publishing

In the heart of the idyllic Greek island of Hydra, a searing summer unfolds, bringing two young women together with unforeseen consequences. Samantha, a young and impressionable American, crosses paths with Naomi, a Brit with a penchant for adventure. Their connection ignites instantly, fueled by the vibrant atmosphere of island life, the sparkling sea, and the glamorous society that surrounds them. One fateful day, as they stumble upon a young Arab man, Faoud, washed ashore as a victim of the crisis unfolding across the Aegean, their imaginations are sparked into action. Driven by a noble desire to assist the stranger, they hatch a seemingly simple plan to help him. However, as their intentions unfold, a web of unforeseen consequences ensnares them, dragging them into a realm of horror and tragedy. In this tale of good intentions gone awry, each character must confront the devastating consequences they have set in motion, testing the limits of their morality and resilience. The island becomes a witness to their tragic journey, a reminder of the fragile balance between compassion and the darker forces that can manipulate even the most well-intentioned actions.

Weight: 216g
Dimension: 198 x 145 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781784700379