The Good Daughter

The Good Daughter is a powerful Southern Gothic thriller about the dangers of blind faith, the strength of women, and the deceptive nature of memory. It follows Abigail, a proud member of the New America Baptist Church, who is the sole survivor of a fire that burns her family's home to the ground. A surprising discovery is made: before the fire, Abigail let a stranger in.

Format: Hardback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 03 August 2023
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

A gripping and intense thriller, "The Good Daughter" delves into the complex dynamics of family, fear, and the illusion of safety. Written by Chris Whitaker, this Southern Gothic masterpiece explores the dangers of blind faith, the resilience of women, and the deceptive nature of memory. Laure Van Rensburg, a master of the literary thriller, has crafted an eerie, chilling, and gorgeously written novel that fearlessly challenges and questions its subject matter. Set in a remote South Carolina community, Abigail is a proud member of the New America Baptist Church, living miles away from the nearest town. When she survives a devastating fire that burns her family's home to the ground, it appears to be a tragic accident. However, a surprising discovery reveals that Abigail let a stranger in before the fire, raising questions about the fire's origin and the true nature of danger within the community's walls.

Praise for Laure Van Rensburg's "The Good Daughter" has been pouring in. Critics have described it as a glossy 90s thriller that is impossible to put down. Juno Dawson, Obsessed, praises it as "not to be missed," while the Evening Standard calls it "fresh and sharp, gripping like a vice." Will Dean, in his review for the Sydney Morning Herald, praises Van Rensburg as an "electrifying new voice," and Louise O'Neill, in her review for the Irish Times, describes it as "brutal, tense, utterly compelling."

With its compelling plot, intricate characters, and atmospheric writing, "The Good Daughter" is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a thrilling and thought-provoking literary experience. Don't miss out on this gripping thriller that will leave you questioning the depths of human nature and the dangers that lurk within our own communities.

Weight: 600g
Dimension: 166 x 242 x 39 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241508213