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"The novel's gothic flavour, compelling minor characters... and subtle exploration of guilt and complicity add texture to this tense psychological drama" Publishers' Weekly, starred review "Readers will be hard pressed to put this one down" VOYA, starred review "Utterly terrifying psychodrama... Werlin winds the tension to an excruciating point, then releases it with a fiery climax... Teens will find this tautly plotted thriller, rich in complex, finely drawn characters, an absolute page turner" Booklist "A gripping and sometimes disturbing psychological thriller... This is not an easy read, as the subject of children who kill will never be an easy one, but it is a book that will make you think" Bookseller

With her first novel, Are You Alone On Purpose?, Nancy Werlin was named as a Publisher's Weekly Flying Start Author, while this one won the Mystery Writers of America Edgar Allen Poe Award for Best Young Adult Novel of 1999. This will come as no surprise to those who read this gripping story. It is written in clear, straightforward English which is a pleasure to read and is entirely without undue sensationalism; and though, as we're warned, it becomes in its later stages 'an utterly terrifying psychodrama', the author works up gradually to the frightening climax, beginning, cleverly, with hints about what has happened and what is to come, without ever revealing details - so that the reader feels compelled to race through the early chapters in search of more clues. Did David kill his girlfriend Emily? If so, how and - even more relevantly - why? And what is his 11-year-old cousin Lily's secret, which has turned her into a psychological mess? Tried and acquitted of Emily's murder, David has been sent by his parents for the last year of his pre-college education to stay in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with his Aunt Julia and Uncle Vic - who obviously don't want him - and their daughter Lily, who is jealous, angry and awkward and who shows an unhealthy interest in David's recent experiences. At school, because of sensational press publicity, his name is well known - so both at 'home' and at school he's regarded with suspicion. Two unlikely friends make things just bearable: Frank, an intellectual and rebellious skinhead, and Raina, a young artist who rents part of his uncle's house. The exploration of character - even the most minor figures - is a major factor in the story's strength; another is its unobtrusively careful construction, its slow build-up of tension, and its explosive release. A teenage novel it may be, but teenagers' parents might equally enjoy it. (Kirkus UK)

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Recently acquitted of accidentally killing his girlfriend but still crucified with guilt, 17-year-old David has moved to Massachusetts to complete his senior year of high school. His aunt and uncle have offered him shelter. His attic apartment in their house is full of ghostly shadows at night, his aunt is cold, and his 11-year-old cousin Lily is hostile. As Lily's behaviour becomes more threatening towards him, David wonders what secrets lurk within Lily. The more he thinks about Lily, the more he is forced to deal with his own past. Is Lily a killer too?

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   4 of 4 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars An incredibly provocative book, 4 Aug 2002 By A Customer This book is AMAZING. I originally got this book for my birthday having never heard of Nancy Werlin, but even after the first chapter of her book, I became a fan. It follows the course of events in David's life, after he murdered his girlfriend. It had me gripping the cover, as I discovered more about his life, reading faster so i could turn over the next page, and discover how his cousin would torment him next. I never expected the ending, the way it was. I would definitely recomend this book, even though I didn't quite get every angle of the book on my first reading. A real thriller. The characters were really believable. READ IT! Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   5.0 out of 5 stars A tantalising thriller with a riveting storyline......., 21 Nov 2000 By A Customer This review is from: The Killer's Cousin (Mass Market Paperback) This novel is unique in a sense that it is able to delve into the world of psychology and guilt.It explores the world of guilt and human instinct. The story revolves around the world of David Yaffe who is trying to face up and live with the fact that he murdered his girlfriend unintentionally. He goes off to live with his aunt and uncle and Lily,his cousin. Lily's behaviour is downright hostile and asburd and as it gets more threatening David senses something wrong, and there is more to it than meets the eye.....The story has compelling minor characters and a world that is richly plotted. David starts seeing ghostly shadows at night and a thrilling story starts to unfold...... as some really strange and ugly secrets lurk within their house. There are many complicated matters and feelings waiting to be explored. I really loved this book! Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   2.0 out of 5 stars Not a Very Good Book, 1 Feb 1999 By A Customer This review is from: The Killer's Cousin (Hardcover) I read this book a couple of days ago and I REALLY did not like it. I don't think it was very well written at all, and the plot made no sense to me. Maybe that is because I am in 7th Grade. Much of the book was not needed, and there were many parts that should have been there. This book really needs a sequel. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this) Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review › See all 4 customer reviews...		Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars A stunner--keeps you breathless! David Yaffe isn't the same person he used to be. Death--death that he caused--has broken his life into two parts, and he is fearfully, exhaustedly, trying to feel his way... Read more Published on 12 Nov 1998 Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews › See all 4 customer reviews...

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