Edie was born to a family of troublemakers. When her activist parents leave Paris to protest around the globe, her grandmother decides it's time she became a proper young lady and so sends her to the School of the Good Sisters.
Daisy Johnson Books
January 1, 1990
Daisy Johnson masterfully blends realism with the uncanny, crafting unsettling narratives that sink into your bones. Her style is hypnotic, her language precise, full of creeping horror and beauty. She draws on ancient myths, reshaping them for contemporary audiences, often exploring themes of identity and belonging. Her works evoke potent emotions, leaving a lasting impact on the reader.
Hag
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Dark folktales retold for modern times by some of the most exciting women writing today, from Daisy Johnson to Eimear McBride
Sisters
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Exploring a complex and intense sibling relationship, this novel delves deep into the emotional landscapes and psychological intricacies that define familial bonds. The narrative offers a captivating and raw portrayal of the characters, revealing their struggles and connections in a way that is both compelling and thought-provoking. With the author's acclaimed literary style, readers are invited to experience the profound impact of love, rivalry, and the shadows that linger within close relationships.
Fen
- 208 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Winner of The Edge Hill Short Story Prize 2017 Author of Everything Under, LONGLISTED FOR THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE 2018'Hauntingly written and full of unabashedly, refreshingly angry women...
Everything Under
- 272 pages
- 10 hours of reading
'Weird and wild and wonderfully unsettling... Dive in for just a moment and you'll emerge gasping and haunted' Celeste Ng, bestselling author of Little Fires Everywhere It's been sixteen years since Gretel last saw her mother, half a lifetime to forget her childhood on the canals. But a phone call will soon reunite them, and bring those wild years flooding back: the secret language that Gretel and her mother invented; the strange boy, Marcus, living on the boat that final winter; the creature said to be underwater, swimming ever closer. In the end there will be nothing for Gretel to do but to wade deeper into their past, where family secrets and aged prophesies will all come tragically alive again. 'As readable as it is dazzling, full of unsettling twists and dark revelations' Observer **SHORTLISTED FOR THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE 2018**
The Hotel
- 160 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Featuring a compelling blend of contemporary horror, this collection of short stories captivates with its unsettling themes and chilling narratives. Each tale is crafted to linger in the mind, showcasing the author's skill in evoking fear and intrigue. Readers can expect an exploration of the darker sides of human nature, leaving a lasting impression long after the last story is read.
The delightful third book in the 'truly marvellous' (Independent) How to Be series: athrilling adventure of found family, undying loyalty and some truly spectacular cake
Die Schwestern
Roman - »Daisy Johnson ist das dämonische Kind von Shirley Jackson und Stephen King.« The Observer
Eine literarische Gothic Novel für das 21. Jahrhundert – verfilmt unter dem Titel »September & July« Die Schwestern Juli und September sind unzertrennlich: Sie teilen sich einen Geburtstag, ein Handy, ein Bett. Doch als Juli sich für einen Jungen aus der Schule interessiert, gerät die eigene kleine Welt der Schwestern ins Wanken. Was geschah damals auf dem Tennisplatz der Schule, im strömenden Regen? Was haben Juli und September getan, dass ihre Mutter nicht mehr mit ihnen spricht? Juli weiß nur, dass sie deswegen hier sind, in dem einsamen, verfallenen Cottage an der englischen Küste. Während das Haus sich unter dem Gewicht von Zorn und Trauer zunehmend auflöst, erinnert sich Juli plötzlich an ein schreckliches Versprechen… Andeutungsreich und psychologisch meisterhaft erschafft Daisy Johnson ein klaustrophobisches häusliches Setting und zeigt, wie schnell Liebe in Grausamkeit umschlagen kann.
