Captured
- 268 pages
- 10 hours of reading
This book is a reprint of the original edition published in London by Simon & Schuster in 2010.
Neil Cross Book order
February 9, 1969
This author delves into the profound human motivations and the complexities of interpersonal relationships, often set against compelling and atmospheric backdrops. His stylistic prowess lies in his ability to subtly weave together suspense and intimacy, drawing readers into psychologically rich narratives. Through meticulously crafted storytelling, he explores themes of identity, isolation, and the search for meaning in the contemporary world. His writing is distinguished by its incisiveness and evocative language, leaving a lasting impact on the reader.
- 2015
- 2012
'An astonishing writer . . . tautly lyrical, and able at a stroke to fill you with cold, dark fear' Time Out
- 2009
Burial
- 291 pages
- 11 hours of reading
What do you do when your guiltiest secret comes back to haunt you, threatening to destroy every aspect of your life?
- 2008
Natural History
- 279 pages
- 10 hours of reading
"Patrick's son Charlie has left home in disgrace. His zoologist wife Jane is on a field trip in Zaire and his daughter Jo is engrossed in her studies. So Patrick is left alone to look after the ailing Devonshire monkey sanctuary that he and Jane took on in a bid to save their marriage. Alone, that is, but for the big, panther-like cat that preys around the park, evading capture, lurking in the shadows and in the back of Patrick's mind as he tries to uncover the truth behind the murder of their oldest female primate. Patrick's fears begin to fade. But then one night something happens that is so shocking, so deplorable, that it rips apart everything he ever held to be true - and unleashes a horror he could never have imagined ..."--Jacket.
- 2006
Heartland
- 326 pages
- 12 hours of reading
At five, Neil's mother left, returning two years later with Derek Cross. This story explores how a lonely child, lacking a father, develops feelings for a monstrous figure.