Gin Phillips is a celebrated author whose works often delve into intricate family dynamics and the mysteries of the past. Her style is described as original and striking, revealing a profound understanding of human psychology. Phillips masterfully builds atmosphere and explores her characters' moral dilemmas with sensitivity and suspense. Her stories resonate long after the final page, leaving readers contemplating the nature of human connection and the choices that shape our lives.
The story centers on an ambitious female lawyer facing harassment, forcing her to confront a difficult choice between her family's safety and her commitment to justice. As she navigates the challenges of her profession and personal life, the narrative explores themes of resilience, the struggle for women's rights, and the moral dilemmas that arise in the pursuit of both career and family well-being.
I devoured it in one breathless sitting. Outstanding. Clare Mackintosh, author of I LET YOU GO and I SEE YOU
"An electrifying literary thriller introduces an unforgettable mother and son, whose simple trip to the zoo one afternoon is transformed into three hours of terror and survival after gunshots ring out. What would you do to protect the ones you love? After school on a late October day, Joan has taken her four-year-old son, Lincoln, to one of his favourite places on earth: the zoo. Just before closing time, as they need to go home, she hears some loud pops like firecrackers. Not thinking much of it, they head for the exit...until Joan realizes the eerie human emptiness means danger, then sees the figure of a lone gunman. Without another thought, she scoops up her son and runs back into the zoo. And for the next three hours--the entire scope of the novel--she does anything she can to keep Lincoln safe. Both pulse-pounding and emotionally satisfying, Fierce Kingdom is a thrill ride, but also an exploration of the very nature of motherhood itself, from its saving graces to its savage power. At heart it asks how
A poignant journey unfolds as a woman confronts her past, seeking to embrace her future. The narrative explores themes of personal growth and resilience, highlighting her struggles and triumphs along the way. Through this emotional exploration, the author delves into the complexities of letting go and the strength required to move forward, offering readers a compelling and heartfelt experience.
A deeply affecting, timely, and emotionally uplifting story set in Depression- era Alabama about the value of community, charity, family and hope.