Barton has the characters tell the story, and various secrets that have remained hidden for decades will come to the surface. She is a british author who prior to writing books worked in london as a writer and journalist for several newspapers including the daily mail where she worked as a senior writer, the telegraph where she was a news editor, and the mail, where her job was that of a chief reporter. When a paragraph in an evening newspaper reveals a decadesold tragedy. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the child. Fiona s second novel the child us release 27 june 2017. Jun 27, 2017 the child ebook written by fiona barton. An npr best book of the year a bustle best thriller novel of the year the child is a perfect blend of beach read and book club selection. While i enjoyed he widow, i liked this one much better, as i found the characters more fully developed in the child. Jun 27, 2017 in fiona bartons new thriller, the child, instead of a backhoe operator, its a construction worker wielding a shovel who uncovers an infants skeleton. An engrossing, irresistible story about the coming to light of a longburied secret and an absolutely fabulous readi loved it. The child follows up on fiona bartons debut novel, the widow, which i had written about last year.
I have read quite of few psychological thrillers this year, with many of them simply ok reads, with the authors using the same multi character povs, which can get confusing. The child 2017 is fiona bartons second novel, following on from the widow 2016. Fiona barton, the new york time bestselling author of the widow, trains and works with journalists all over the world. Titles by fiona barton the widow berkley an imprint of penguin random house llc 375 hudson street, new york, new york 10014. In fiona bartons new thriller, the child, instead of a backhoe operator, its a construction worker wielding a shovel who uncovers an infants. Just enter your email to add this book to your box. The mustread richard and judy book club pick 2018 by barton, fiona from amazons fiction books store. An engrossing, irresistible story about the coming to light of a.
The child is told from the pov of four women, kate waters, the journalist who featured in the widow, emma, angela and jude. I loved fiona bartons debut, the widow, so i was keen to read her second book, the child. June 27, 2017 three womens lives become entwined when a newborns skeleton is discovered beneath a bulldozed london building site, exposing secrets buried as deep as the fragile bones. The child by fiona barton, read by various audiobook excerpt.
Barton has crafted a characterdriven suspense novel that packs an emotional punch, with a deeply satisfying final plot twist. In the child, barton has crafted a characterdriven suspense novel that packs an emotional punch, with a deeply satisfying final plot twist. The author of the stunning new york times bestseller the widow returns with a brandnew novel of twisting psychological suspense. The child by fiona barton fiona bartons latest a followup to last years hit the widow picks up with journalist kate waters as. Previously, she was a senior writer at the daily mail, news editor at the daily telegraph, and chief reporter at the mail on sunday, where she won reporter of the year at the british press awards. Its a fascinating and fitting followup to bartons bestselling debut novel, the widow. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. The child, looks at the impact of a, literally, longburied secret on three women who have never met. Multiple narratives mean nonstop action in the child june 28, 2017 fiona bartons latest a followup to last years hit the widow picks up with journalist kate waters as she digs.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the child. Jun 28, 2017 the child by fiona barton is a psychological thriller. The child is one of the richard and judy book club. Aug 26, 2017 the child is an exquisite second novel by fiona barton and is definitely worth checking out if youre looking for a good slowpaced journalismheavy psychological thriller. Quick take because readers see the mystery through the. The child is an exquisite second novel by fiona barton and is definitely worth checking out if youre looking for a good slowpaced journalismheavy psychological thriller. The official website of fiona barton the sunday times bestselling author of the widow now publishing her second novel the child. The child by fiona barton is an engaging, suspenseful, and characterdriven psychological thriller novel that was packed full of twists and suspense that had us on another guessing marathon, messaging back and forth as we were reading. An engrossing, irresistible story about the coming to light of a longburied secret. I found the inspiration for the child in exactly the same place that kate finds it.
The child by fiona barton is a brand new novel of twisting psychological suspense from the author of the new york times bestseller the widow. Born in cambridge, england, she currently lives in southwest. Quick take because readers see the mystery through the eyes of kate, a reporter, its easy to feel as though you are a part of the investigation, too. The child is a cleverly woven mystery thriller of loss, guilt, infatuation and long held secrets, with sneaky twists and an ending that will take your breath away. The child by fiona barton fiona bartons latest a followup to last years hit the widow picks up with journalist kate waters as she digs into another cold case, this one an. The child 2017, a novel by british author fiona barton, follows four.
The child the second novel by award winning author fiona barton. She has trained and worked with journalists all over the world. Arriving just in time for summer, fiona bartons the child berkley, 365 pp. After the success of bartons bestselling and finely wrought first book, the widow, readers have high expectations for the child, a story that once again features kate waters, a thorough and old school reporter who has a winsome way with people. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. The child by fiona barton book 2 in the kate waters psychological thriller series, 2017. Fiona barton, the new york times bestselling author of the widow and the child, trains and works with journalists all over the world. As an old house is demolished in a gentrifying section of london, a workman discovers a. Last year fiona barton told a tangled tale in the widow, centered on longsuffering housewife jean, her recently deceased husband, and the kidnapping he was accused of years before his death. Shari lapena, new york times bestselling author of the couple next door startling twistsand a stunning. Written by fiona barton, audiobook narrated by mandy williams, rosalyn landor, katharine lee mcewan, steve west.
Shari lapena, author of the couple next door tense, tantalising and ultimately very satisfying. It has been two years since she has had a big feature and she is. The author of the stunning new york times best seller the widow returns with a brandnew novel of twisting psychological suspense. I loved fiona barton s debut, the widow, so i was keen to read her second book, the child. For one, journalist kate waters, who first appeared in the widow, it sparks a hunt to uncover the truth. The child is a very satisfying read, let me say that right up front. In fact, if youre also looking for a strong and intriguing.
The child by fiona barton book club discussion questions. Fiona barton official website of the award winning author. Its a fascinating and fitting followup to barton s bestselling debut novel, the widow. It was not spectacular by any means far from contemporary hits like gone girl or the girl on the train, let alone classics such as agatha christies many books but it was a.
With the exception of a small part at the very end, we alternate between four womens perspectives. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In fact, if youre also looking for a strong and intriguing journalist to follow, kate waters would be a perfect pick. Out of a twoline minor pages snippet she sniffs out an intriguing mystery. Barton treats her broken characters with such compassion that i wanted to reach into the pages and hug them. This spring, barton is back with a psychological thriller that proves that some things really do get better with time and bartons writing is one of them. The child by fiona barton reading guidebook club discussion.
Jun 27, 2017 the child by fiona barton is a brand new novel of twisting psychological suspense from the author of the new york times bestseller the widow. Praise for the child tense, tantalizing, and ultimately very satisfyingdefinitely one of the years mustreads. Fiona barton made a name for herself with her new york timesbestselling debut, the widow 2016. The child, by fiona barton berkley in fiona barton s new thriller, the child, instead of a backhoe operator, its a construction worker wielding a shovel who uncovers an infant. Earlier this year, british author fiona barton kept readers on their toes with her debut thriller, the widow, about a woman who may or may not be harboring some dark secrets about her. Those who enjoyed the widow will discover that barton has only gotten better. The discovery was made during excavation for updated homes. The child 2017, a novel by british author fiona barton, follows four women who are drawn together when a baby s remains are discovered at a london building site. The mustread richard and judy book club pick 2018 authors. With short, punchy chapters alternating between voices, the child is a very quick read and difficult to put down. Thus begins fiona bartons second psychological thriller.
This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of the child by fiona barton. Fiona barton is the new york times bestselling author of the widow and the child. Fiona barton my novels the widow and the child my career has taken some surprising twists and turns over the years. Jun 24, 2017 fiona barton, the new york times bestselling author of the widow and the child, trains and works with journalists all over the world. The child isnt a book about journalism any more than the girl on the train is a book about alcoholism, or harry potter and the philosophers. I have been a journalist senior writer at the daily mail, news editor at the daily telegraph, and. Jun 27, 2017 fiona barton, the new york times bestselling author of the widow and the child, trains and works with journalists all over the world. Kate waters is a newspaper journalist and reads about this riveting story. Earlier this year, british author fiona barton kept readers on their toes with her debut thriller, the widow, about a woman who may or may not be harboring some dark secrets about her husband, and. My career has taken some surprising twists and turns over the years. I am an aficionado of the mysterythriller genre and i had found the widow a very good book in that genre. The child by fiona barton, read by various audiobook excerpt penguin random house audio. Fiona barton official website of the award winning.
A tiny skeleton is discovered at a construction site in a suburb outside of london. The child by fiona barton is a psychological thriller. The child fiona barton, 2017 penguin publishing 384 pp. Shari lapena, new york times bestselling author of the couple next door. As an old house is demolished in a gentrifying section of london, a workman discovers a tiny skeleton, buried for years. The child by fiona barton 2017, hardcover for sale. Fiona trains and works with journalists all over the world. In fiona bartons new thriller, the child, instead of a backhoe operator, its a construction worker wielding a shovel who uncovers an infants skeleton. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. Even though i quite quickly worked out where the story was heading it didnt detract from my enjoyment. As a huge fan of the widow by fiona barton, i really dont know why it took me so long to get round to it. Kate, the reporter who decides to write about the case of the baby bones, emma, a young woman with an unexplainable interest in these bones, jude, emmas narcissistic mother, and angela, a mother who still grieves her. Jul 02, 2017 the child by fiona barton, read by various audiobook excerpt penguin random house audio.
Fionas second novel the child us release 27 june 2017. Fiona barton was born in 1957 in cambridge in the united kingdom. The child by fiona barton 2017, hardcover for sale online. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. Fiona barton made a name for herself with her new york times bestselling debut, the widow 2016. Jun 27, 2017 thus begins fiona bartons second psychological thriller. Fiona barton continues with kate waters, an experienced reporter with a genuine moral compass and the nose for a story. Fiona barton brings back reporter kate waters from the bestselling the widow and delivers another winner with the child. Jun 26, 2017 arriving just in time for summer, fiona bartons the child berkley, 365 pp.
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