The novel is a gripping psychological thriller that delves into the mysterious and unsettling phenomenon of children committing inexplicable acts of violence against their families. As the protagonist, a child psychologist, investigates these chilling incidents, she uncovers a web of secrets and a potential global crisis that challenges her understanding of human nature and the boundaries of science. The story weaves together elements of suspense, horror, and speculative fiction, exploring themes of fear, innocence, and the unknown, while keeping readers on edge with its unpredictable twists and thought-provoking narrative.
Liz Jensen was born in Oxfordshire, the daughter of a Danish father and an Anglo-Moroccan mother. She spent two years as a journalist in the Far East before joining the BBC, first as a journalist, then as a TV and radio producer. She then moved to France where she worked as a sculptor began her first novel, Egg Dancing, which was published in 1995. Back in London she wrote Ark Baby (1998) which was shortlisted for the Guardian Fiction Award, The Paper Eater (2000), and War Crimes for the Home (…
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