Reptile Memoirs

Reptile Memoirs is a dark, disturbing, and deliciously twisty exploration of the cold-bloodedness of humanity, perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn, Jo Nesbø, and Tana French. It follows the story of Liv, who becomes obsessed with buying a snake as a pet, and Mariam Lind, who disappears after an argument with her daughter, Iben. Detective Roe Olsvik is assigned to the case and suspects Mariam, but there is much more to the case than meets the eye.

Format: Hardback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 17 March 2022
Publisher: Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press

Reptile Memoirs is a dark, disturbing, and deliciously twisty novel that delves into the depths of human coldness. It is a perfect read for fans of Gillian Flynn, Jo Nesbø, and Tana French, as it offers a captivating exploration of the darker side of humanity.

The story follows Liv, a young woman who becomes obsessed with the idea of buying a snake as a pet after seeing a python on a TV nature show. She purchases a baby Burmese python named Nero and soon finds herself bonding with the creature. However, as Liv grows closer to Nero, she is struck by a desire that surprises her with its intensity.

Thirteen years later, in the nearby town of Kristiansund, Mariam Lind goes on a shopping trip with her eleven-year-old daughter, Iben. Following an argument, Mariam storms off, expecting Iben to make her own way home. However, she never returns. Detective Roe Olsvik, new to the Kristiansund police department, is assigned to the case of Iben's disappearance.

As he interrogates Mariam, he instantly suspects her, but there is much more to this case and these characters than their outer appearances would suggest. Reptile Memoirs is a brilliant exploration of family secrets, rebirth, and the legacy of trauma. It is a constantly shifting tale that keeps readers hooked until the very end.

Weight: 616g
Dimension: 163 x 241 x 39 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781611856507
Edition number: Main