In her first adult novel and her first to be published in the usa, mckenzie vividly brings us every couples nightmare. She has won numerous awards, was one of the first richard and judy childrens book club winners, and has twice been longlisted for the prestigious carnegie medal. Eight years after the death of her only daughter, a shattered woman confronts the unthinkable. I was first intrigued with the cover, and then when the story started. Close my eyes by sophie mckenzie, 9781471111730, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Gone girl meets before i go to sleep in sophie mckenzie s close my eyes, a riveting psychological thriller about a grieving mother who finds out years after her daughters death that her child may still be alivewhen geniver loxley lost her daughte. Mckenzies maiden thriller is a hit, even if it becomes a bit crowded in the process. See all 16 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Close my eyes which is my first psychological thriller for adult readers pub may 20, uk, july 20, us split second my new teen thriller for autumn 20 uk the flynn teen romance series which started with falling fast and burning bright and continues with casting shadows pub july 20, uk.
Close my eyes sophie mckenzie, read by marisa calin. Buy a cheap copy of close my eyes book by sophie mckenzie. Its been eight years since geniver loxley lost her daughter, beth. Gone girl meets before i go to sleep in sophie mckenzie s close my eyes, a riveting psychological thriller about a grieving mother who finds out years after her. Close my eyes by mckenzie, sophie 20 hardcover hardcover 1705. Gone girl meets before i go to sleep in sophie mckenzies close my eyes, a riveting psychological thriller about a grieving mother who finds out years after her daughters death that her child may still be alive when geniver loxley lost her daughter at birth eight years ago, her world stopped and never fully started again. Sophie mckenzie has 49 books on goodreads with 101933 ratings. Close my eyes is the first adult psychological thriller by sophie mckenzie who is better known as a ya author. Sophie made her name as an awardwinning writer for children and teens in the uk and her teen thriller in a split second is published in march 2015, with sequel every second counts.
Sophie mckenzie is the awardwinning author of a range of teen thrillers, as well as three adult crime novels close my eyes, trust in me and here we lie. Close my eyes ebook by sophie mckenzie rakuten kobo. Taking place in england, close my eyes is about a woman named geniver gen loxley who once lived a life as an author with published novels of her own. Close my eyes by sophie mckenzie its been eight years since geniver loxley lost her daughter, beth. She know it was delivered, her husband art saw her and cried grievously, but gen still feels that loss and sometimes thinks the child may still be alive. Jul 22, 2016 the suspense within sophie mckenzies novel close my eyes is what grasped my attention. Sophie mckenzie s first book took her over a year and half to complete as she struggled with the difficulties of writing fictional stories. I won a copy of close my eyes by sophie mckenzie through the goodreads giveaway contest.
Close my eyes starts with a parents worst nightmare and builds from there, twists and twists again, finally delivering a final punch that will leave you gasping. Sophie s first crime fiction novel for adults psychological thriller close my eyes was published in 20. The story line is different but the slow build, and the unpredictable twists and turns that get you hooked and unable to put the book down, are the same. After all this time, a stranger arrives at geniver loxleys door to say that her child was not stillborn, but in fact is very much alive.
Close my eyes, a new psychological thriller by sophie mckenzie, poses the question of what happens when a woman loses a child at birth. Close my eyes by sophie mckenzie become a fighter, not a. Sophie mckenzie, bestselling author of more than 15 novels for children and teens discusses the challenges of writing her first adult book, close my eyes. From sophie mckenzie, author of girl, missing, close my eyes is a deeply chilling and addictively compelling pageturner that grabs onto you and doesnt let go. Not just the loss of a child after a much wanted and anticipated pregnancy that is essentially without complication to the heartbreaking and sudden delivery of a stillborn child. This was such a gripping psychological thriller that had you hooked right from the beginning, and wouldnt let you go until you reached the end. Close my eyes by sophie mckenzie 20150303 sophie mckenzie on.
Close my eyes, a new psychological thriller by sophie mckenzie, poses the question of what happens when a woman loses a child at birth, and eight years later feels no letup in her sense of loss and bereavement. Buy close my eyes by sophie mckenzie from amazons fiction books store. Read close my eyes by sophie mckenzie available from rakuten kobo. Its been eight years since geniver loxley lost her. Close my eyes ebook by sophie mckenzie official publisher. Click to read more about close my eyes by sophie mckenzie. Froth with brilliant twists and turns and crafted with delicate intricacy, this novel never fails to excite, and mckenzie s writing is top notch. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. May 09, 20 close my eyes paperback may 9, 20 by sophie mckenzie author. Genivers baby girl, beth, was stillborn eight years ago. This is the first sophie mckenzie book ive read, but it definitely wont be the last. Sophie mckenzie, awardwinning, bestselling author of numerous childrens and teen novels, discusses her motivations and inspirations behind writing her.
See all 18 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Gone girl meets before i go to sleep in sophie mckenzies close my eyes, a riveting psychological thriller about a grieving mother who finds out years after her daughters death that her child may still be alive. Apr 24, 20 sophie mckenzie, awardwinning, bestselling author of numerous childrens and teen novels, discusses her motivations and inspirations behind writing her first psychological thriller for adult readers. Tragically, her writing career ended when she gave birth to a stillborn daughter named beth.
This adult fiction contains a high mixture of mystery with suspenseful twists, thriller and drama, along with mentioning of death, incest and many dark secrets uncovered, is what made this an excellent read. During a visit to her older sister lauren, madison learns that their biological father was an anonymous sperm donor and sets out to track him down. The emotional and intriguing psychological suspense thriller by sophie mckenzie at barnes. Gen, once a writer of novels, has settled in to a life of halfhearted teaching, whi. Sophie mckenzie is also the bestselling author of more than fifteen novels for children and teens in the uk, including the award winning girl, missing and blood ties. Close my eyes paperback may 9, 20 by sophie mckenzie author. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. While her husband art builds his business reputation and their fortune, she cant let go of beth. Close my eyes by sophie mckenzie become a fighter, not. With close my eyes, sophie mckenzie weaves a breathless thriller that digs in its hooks without mercy and twists without warning, confirming her place among todays most exciting new voices in psychological suspense.
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Sophies books have been translated into many different languages and published all over the world. Jul 09, 20 close my eyes hardcover july 9, 20 by sophie mckenzie author. But readers might want to keep a notepad handy to keep track of the people she introducessome necessary, others simply there to fill out the plot. When geniver loxley lost her daughter at birth eight years ago, her. Close my eyes is a deeply chilling and addictively compelling story that grabs on to the listener and doesnt let go. Close my eyes kindle edition by sophie mckenzie author visit amazons sophie mckenzie page. Sophie mckenzie is the bestselling author of more than 15 novels for. Close my eyes ebook by sophie mckenzie official publisher page. Bestselling author of teen thrillers and crime fiction. Close my eyes by sophie mckenzie books pics download. May 09, 20 buy close my eyes by sophie mckenzie from amazons fiction books store.
Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. In the end, however, after receiving feedback from friends and peers, she secured a publishing deal for girl, missing from simon and schuster childrens books. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. She has tallied up numerous award wins and has twice been longlisted for the prestigious carnegie medal.
Mckenzie is a skillful writer and understands how to build interest and tension with welldrawn characters and fascinating back story. Jul 01, 2014 thanks for clicking to view this video. From sophie mckenzie, author of girl, missing, close my eyes is a deeply chilling and addictively compelling pageturner that grabs onto you and. Close my eyes sophie mckenzie is the author of over fifteen novels for children and teenagers including the multiaward winning girl, missing, sister, missing and missing me. Sophie mckenzie books list of books by author sophie. Its been eight years since gen loxley lost her daughter, beth.
Her second, you can trust me, comes out in april 2015. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Sophie mckenzie books list of books by author sophie mckenzie. Sophie mckenzies first book took her over a year and half to complete as she struggled with the difficulties of writing fictional stories. Close my eyes is an intense psychological thriller that gets more riveting with every page. Sophie mckenzie six years have passed since the end of sister, missing and madison is now a teenager. Close my eyes and millions of other books are available for instant access. Close my eyes by sophie mckenzie gen just cannot move on from the death of her stillborn deformed baby eight years ago. First off all i love you sophie mackenzie but this is probably youre first down fall i mean i love your books amazing ive read all the flynn and river books first book i cried too love split second amazing. Sophie mckenzie audio books, best sellers, author bio. Close my eyes by sophie mckenzie its been eight years since geniver loxley. Read more read less click to open popover special offers and product promotions.
Close my eyes by sophie mckenzie overdrive rakuten. Gone girl meets before i go to sleep in sophie mckenzies close my eyes, a riveting psychological thriller about a grieving mother who finds. Everyone in her life, including husband art, believes that she just needs to move on, but geniver cant. My daughters have read all her kid teen books so it was a must for me to read her first adult novel. Welcome to my goodreads page where you can keep up with all my stories both the ones that are already published and the works in progress. Close my eyes by sophie mckenzie i really enjoyed this book and any comparison to gyllian flynns gone girl would be right on the money. Close my eyes in her first adult novel and her first to be published in the usa, mckenzie vividly brings us every couples nightmare. Close my eyes which is my first psychological thriller for adult readers pub may 20, uk, july 20, us split second my new teen thriller for autumn 20 uk the flynn.
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