Delicate Condition

Anna Alcott is an indie actress trying to have a family, but she suspects that someone is trying to prevent it. She is isolated in a remote snowbound town and her symptoms become more terrifying, she wonders what is growing inside her and why no one will listen. The Push is a timely, terrifying, heartfelt thriller that explores visceral themes of loss, medical misogyny, and female power.

Format: Hardback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 17 August 2023
Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

"The Push" is a novel that delves into the realm of suspense and intrigue, offering a captivating and chilling experience. The story is told from the perspective of Anna Alcott, a young indie actress who is desperate to have a family. However, her journey to motherhood is fraught with obstacles and complications.

As Anna tries to balance her increasingly public life with the gruelling IVF regime, she begins to suspect that someone is going to great lengths to prevent her from becoming a mother. Crucial medicines are lost, appointments are moved without her knowledge, and she feels like she is constantly being followed. When she finally does conceive, a shocking incident occurs: someone breaks into her house and steals the ultrasound photograph of her baby.

Despite the overwhelming evidence against her, Anna's husband is not willing to believe that someone is playing twisted games with her. However, Anna is not deterred. She continues to feel the baby moving, and she can see the toll it is taking on her weakened body. Isolated in a remote snowbound town, Anna is convinced that whoever has been following her is closing in on her and her unborn child.

As her symptoms become more terrifying, she cannot help but wonder what exactly is growing inside her, and why no one will listen when she says that something is horribly wrong. The novel explores visceral themes of loss, medical misogyny, and female power, drawing comparisons to other suspenseful thrillers such as "Behind Her Eyes."

The writing in "The Push" is masterful, with a tense and atmospheric tone that keeps the reader on the edge of their seat. The characters are well-developed, and the plot is carefully crafted to keep the reader guessing until the very end. The pacing is perfect, with just the right amount of suspense and action to keep the reader engaged throughout.

Overall, "The Push" is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a thrilling and suspenseful story. It is a timely, terrifying, and heartfelt thriller that will leave readers breathless and pondering the dark corners of the human mind.

Weight: 658g
Dimension: 273 x 330 x 41 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800818323
Edition number: Main