The Cut: A BBC Radio 2 Book Club pick

Chris Brookmyre's novel "The Cut" is a thrilling crime novel that follows Millie Spark, a make-up artist who can kill anyone, and Jerry, a film student and reluctant petty thief. Together, they uncover a twisty spiraling rabbit hole of a book that draws them deeper into the mystery of what happened on that fateful night. The novel has received critical acclaim for its original plot, compelling characters, and dark, edgy humor.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 17 February 2022
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

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A BBC Radio 2 Book Club Pick, The Cracked Mirror is a strikingly original and definitively Brookmyre masterpiece, showcasing his unparalleled talent. Mick Herron, a renowned author, praises it as "SO HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!" Describing it as a fast-paced thriller with captivating characters, he adds, "It kept me guessing from start to finish."

Marian Keyes, a multi-award-winning bestseller, hails The Cut as a wholly original masterpiece and the best crime novel of 2021. Millie Spark, a skilled special effects make-up artist, possesses the ability to create realistic scenes of bloody violence. However, her world is turned upside down when she wakes up to find her lover dead in her bed, twenty-five years after serving her sentence for murder. Determined to move on from her broken life, Millicent is surprised to meet Jerry, a troubled film student and reluctant petty thief. Together, they embark on a journey to uncover the truth behind a fateful night, unraveling a twisty spiraling rabbit hole of a book that draws readers deeper with every chapter.

Critics have praised The Cut for its brilliant originality, compulsive readability, and stunning conclusion. Ruth Ware describes it as "dark, heartfelt, stylish, and thrilling," while Chris Whitaker hails it as a "special novel" and a "brilliant, original, up-to-the-minute tale." Abir Mukherjee adds, "This is a special novel. A brilliant, original, up-to-the-minute tale with all of the dark, edgy, humorous brilliance we've come to expect from one of the finest crime fiction writers in the world."

Don't miss out on this extraordinary literary journey. Preorder The Cracked Mirror today and experience the brilliance of Chris Brookmyre's storytelling firsthand!

Weight: 290g
Dimension: 175 x 286 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780349143842