Emily Koll had the perfect life - money, friends and a cat called Duck. At least until a murder turns her whole world upside down, forcing her to question everything and everyone.

Set on revenge Emily develops a new identity- a fresh start forges her new life. But as the plot develops, a battle commences between a love she's always wanted and her all-consuming hate.

As the end unveils, we discover why she's now Archway's most notorious inmate, yet should she be forgiven?

Byrne creates a true clash between the good and evil that lurks, not in the dark corners of the outside world, but within. This book showcases the capacity of human nature, confronting our fears of what lies beneath the skin.

Despite enclosing a dark and twisted perspective, this grippingly raw story will keep you on your toes. Asking a billion what ifs, one can't help but fall in love with Emily's life until a gorgeously brutal ending hurls you back down to earth.

One quick word of warning: this book is sure to make you weep; but to refrain from reading it you will be missing out on Byrne's beautifully staggering debut.

P.S. Keep the tissues on hand!

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