When I Was Ten

When I Was Ten is a thriller novel by Fiona Cummins that delves into the aftermath of a notorious double murder and the secrets that were uncovered twenty-one years later.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 30 December 2021
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

When I Was Ten is a gripping thriller by acclaimed crime author Fiona Cummins. The novel delves into the aftermath of a double murder that shook the nation twenty-one years ago. Dr. Richard Carter and his wife Pamela were brutally killed, leaving behind their ten-year-old daughter, known as the Angel of Death. For eight years, she lived in a secure children's unit, struggling to come to terms with her traumatic past. However, on the anniversary of the trial, a documentary team tracks down her older sister, forcing her to break two decades of silence.

The explosive interview sparks national headlines and journalist Brinley Booth, a childhood friend of the Carter sisters, is tasked with covering the news story. As the three women confront the truth about that fateful night, they are forced to face the devastating consequences of their childhood gone wrong.

The novel is praised for its intense and gripping storytelling, with critics describing it as "absorbing, tense, and beautifully paced." It explores themes of trauma, forgiveness, and the power of redemption. Cummins' writing is praised for its vivid descriptions and intricate character development, making the readers feel deeply connected to the characters and their struggles.

"When I Was Ten" is a must-read for fans of crime fiction and psychological thrillers, as it offers a chilling look into the darker side of human nature and the consequences of childhood trauma.

Weight: 284g
Dimension: 197 x 129 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781509876983