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Megan Abbott

    August 21, 1971

    Megan Abbott is an Edgar Award-winning author whose novels delve into the intricate dynamics of female relationships and obsessions. Her distinctive style is marked by sharp psychological insight and a masterful build-up of suspense, pulling readers into the darker aspects of the human psyche. Abbott frequently explores themes of adolescence, sexuality, and hidden ambitions, with her works recognized for their raw honesty and provocative take on contemporary life. Her prose is both cutting and lyrical, establishing her as a significant voice in modern suspense fiction.

    Megan Abbott
    The End of Everything
    Give Me Your Hand
    You Will Know Me
    Dare me
    Queenpin
    Die a Little
    • 2023

      From New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Megan Abbott, a chilling and compulsive novel about a family holiday that takes a terrifying turn.

      Beware the Woman
    • 2021

      With their long necks and matching buns and pink tights, Dara and Marie Durant have been dancers since they can remember. Growing up, they were trained by their glamorous mother, founder of the Durant School of Dance. After their parents' death in a tragic accident nearly a dozen years ago, the sisters began running the school together, along with Charlie, Dara's husband and once their mother's prized student. The three have perfected a dance that keeps the studio thriving. But when a suspicious accident occurs, just at the onset of the school's annual performance of The Nutcracker-a season of competition, anxiety, and exhilaration-an interloper arrives and threatens their delicate balance.

      The Turnout
    • 2018

      Give Me Your Hand

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      3.4(1288)Add rating

      A stunning, unputdownable psychological thriller from acclaimed author Megan Abbott.

      Give Me Your Hand
    • 2016

      You Will Know Me

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      3.4(36470)Add rating

      A mother knows best . . . doesn't she? A breathless rollercoaster of a novel about the desperate limits of desire, jealousy and ambition, and Megan Abbott's most sensational psychological thriller yet.

      You Will Know Me
    • 2014

      Die a Little

      • 258 pages
      • 10 hours of reading
      3.9(27)Add rating

      The author explores complex themes of adolescence, identity, and the often dark undercurrents of teenage life. With a sharp narrative style, the story delves into the intricacies of friendship and betrayal, revealing how pivotal moments shape the characters' futures. The vivid portrayal of emotional turmoil and the quest for self-discovery resonates with readers, making it a compelling read for those interested in nuanced character development and thought-provoking storytelling.

      Die a Little
    • 2014

      For fans of Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, The Fever is Megan Abbott's dark and thrilling novel about a mysterious illness that sweeps through a high school.

      The Fever
    • 2012

      Dare me

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      3.5(534)Add rating

      From the bestselling author of The End of Everything, a searing new novel about the dark heart of adolescence. Beth and me wedged tight, jeaned legs pressed against each other. The sound of our own breathing. Before we all stopped believing a tornado, or anything, could touch us, ever. Addy Hanlon and Beth Cassidy are tough, inseparable, invincible. No pair more charismatic or sophisticated. No pair more dangerous.

      Dare me
    • 2011

      The End of Everything

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      3.4(388)Add rating

      Thirteen-year old Lizzie Hood and her next-door-neighbor Evie Verver are inseparable. And then, one afternoon, Evie disappears. Haunted by dreams of her lost friend, Lizzie uncovers secrets and lies that make her wonder if she knew her best friend at all.

      The End of Everything
    • 2007

      Queenpin puts a twist on a classic story of underworld greed and betrayal - and in the vein of Gone Girl and The Girl on a Train - introduces a mesmerising and compelling unreliable narrator ...

      Queenpin