North of Boston
$68.53
- Paperback
416 pages
- Release Date
11 November 2014
Summary
Year’s Best Crime Novels: 2014, Booklist
Dennis Lehane meets Smilla’s Sense of Snow: a big discovery in the world of female suspense, about an edgy young woman with the rare ability to withstand extreme conditionsElisabeth Elo’s debut novel introduces Pirio Kasparov, a Boston-bred tough-talking girl with an acerbic wit and a moral compass that points due north.Pirio Kasparov finds herself abandoned in the North Atlantic whe…Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781472206343 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1472206347 |
| Author: | Elisabeth Elo |
| Publisher: | Headline Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Headline Book Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 416 |
| Release Date: | 11 November 2014 |
| Weight: | 280g |
| Dimensions: | 27mm x 137mm x 197mm |
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Critics Review
‘This intense, slow-burning literary thriller, Elo’s debut, paints a subtle portrait of a strong and believable heroine … On this evidence Elo, a creative writing teacher in Boston, could well become a major force in the thriller world’ - Daily Mail
‘Loyal and tenacious Pirio is a marvellous protagonist. I can’t wait to read more about her’ - SunAn utterly riveting debut thriller! Pirio Kasparov is one of the best protagonists I’ve read in years, tough, cynical, wry and compelling. Her determination to discover the truth behind her friend’s murder will earn your admiration, while her growing desire to be a better daughter, friend, and person will win your heartNorth of Boston is a gripping and unorthodox thriller, packed with intriguing characters and unexpected twistsI wish I had a friend like Pirio Kasparov - intelligent, loyal, brave, and funny. From the opening pages of North of Boston I was enthralled and deeply committed to following Pirio wherever her brilliant author decided to send her next. What a terrific novel - Margot LiveseyPirio Kasparov, the no-nonsense star of Elisabeth Elo’s debut novel, North of Boston, is a multifaceted character. Like its protagonist, North of Boston is many things - a murder mystery, an environmental thriller, and a domestic drama - Boston GlobeWill have strong appeal for Scandinavian crime fans. An impressive debut with surprising literary depth - BooklistNorth of Boston grapples with and melds seemingly disparate subject matter (commercial fishing, perfume, alcoholism, issues of class, environmental consciousness, self-determination) in an original and entertaining way … Judging from North of Boston, Pirio’s next puzzle promises to be nothing short of unpredictable and exciting - KirkusElisabeth Elo
Elisabeth Elo was born in Los Angeles but grew up near Boston, and has lived for much of her adult life close to the Atlantic. With three older siblings who became fanatical sailors and time spent at sea herself with fishermen friends, Elisabeth has a real understanding of the ocean and those who sail on it, which inspired NORTH OF BOSTON. Her essays and short stories have appeared in a variety of publications and her fiction has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize. She teaches writing at Boston College and lives with her family in Massachusetts.
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