Our Kind of Cruelty: A Novel

ISBN: 1250214939

Author: Hall, Araminta

Condition: New

A searing, chilling sliver of perfection . . . May well turn out to be the years best thriller. -Charles Finch, The New York Times Book ReviewThis is simply one of the nastiest and most disturbing thrillers Ive read in years. I loved it, right down to the utterly chilling final line. -Gillian FlynnA spellbinding, darkly twisted novel about desire and obsession, and the complicated lines between truth and perception, Our Kind of Cruelty introduces Araminta Hall, a chilling new voice in psychological suspense.This is a love story. Mikes love story.Mike Hayes fought his way out of a brutal childhood and into a quiet, if lonely, life before he met Verity Metcalf. V taught him about love, and in return, Mike has dedicated his life to making her happy. Hes found the perfect home, the perfect job; hes sculpted himself into the physical ideal V has always wanted. He knows theyll be blissfully happy together.It doesnt matter that she hasnt been returning his e-mails or phone calls.It doesnt matter that she says shes marrying Angus.Its all just part of the secret game they used to play. If Mike watches V closely, hell see the signs. If he keeps track of her every move, hell know just when to come to her rescue . . .