Strange Sally Diamond
11 hrs. 56 min.
Language
Russian
Author
Liz Nugent
Author
Liz Nugent
Narrator
Stanislav Voronetsky
Narrator
Polina Dudkina
Description
WORLD BESTSELLER #1 IN 2023. SHOCKING PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER ABOUT A SOCIOPHOBIC GIRL. EDITORIAL PICK BY AMAZON AMONG ALL DETECTIVES AND THRILLERS.
A dark, twisted, yet tender thriller about a sociophobic woman forced to confront an incomprehensible world and a terrifying past that has come back to hunt her. Poor Sally Diamond can’t understand why what she did seems so strange to everyone—neighbors and the police alike. She only fulfilled her father’s request—she burned his dead body in a shed together with the trash. What’s wrong? And why are the police upset that afterwards Sally carefully washed the whole house and washed all the clothes? Her mother would definitely be proud of her.
After this story, Sally becomes the center of attention for sensational, hungry-for-scandal media and detectives. Suddenly she receives a strange gift—a dirty plush teddy bear with a torn-out eye, and a note from someone called “C,” who clearly knows something terrible about her past. But who is he? And why does Sally have nightmares about a gaunt woman in a dark room—despite the fact that she has never dreamed before?
Pretending to be half deaf all her life just so she doesn’t have to talk to anyone, Sally has to learn this world from scratch. She will have to find out who this mysterious stalker is—whose presence is felt more and more sharply every day…
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“Really strange… and also smart! Shocking, unsettling, and completely original—‘Strange Sally Diamond’ will grip you from the very first page to the very last.” — Paula Hawkins, author of world bestseller “The Girl on the Train”
“One of the must-read books of 2023.” — John Marrs, author of world bestsellers “The One. The Only,” “Passengers,” “Dark Between Us,” and many others
“Unbelievably moving, touching, and astonishingly original.” — Harlan Coben, author of New York Times bestsellers who leads the top ten best detective writers in America
“Fantastic reading.” — Anthony Horowitz, author of world bestseller “The Cuckoo Killer”
“I liked every damn second of this book.” — Liza Jewell, author of bestsellers “Dangerous Neighbors” and “The Night She Disappeared”
“Overwhelmingly smart… One of the best books I’ve read in a long time. I can’t stop thinking about it.” — Lucy Foley, author of bestsellers “The Hunting Party” and “The Guest List”
“Really excellent and beautifully written… highly recommended.” — Sophie Hanna, the British writer continuing the Hercule Poirot series
“Dark, irresistible, and deeply moving.” — Ruth Ware, author of bestseller “The Girl in Cabin 10”
“In ‘Strange Sally Diamond,’ Newgent has given us an astonishing creation with a unique voice… a gripping, twisted, haunting psychological thriller with its own humor and pathos.” — Sunday Independent
“Irresistibly compelling—this dark story shocks and at the same time enchants. Brilliant reading that will surely keep you hooked.” — Crime Monthly
“The urge to keep reading doesn’t weaken, and—most impressively—the ending doesn’t buckle under the weight of expectations… pure book pleasure.” — Sunday Times
“Newgent created an unforgettable main character in Sally and never loses sight of the humanity of her characters, even when she makes unexpected twists and drives the narrative straight into the darkest places. An inventive, gripping, and bold novel worth attention.” — Publishers Weekly
“Newgent portrays unusual, flawed characters… This well-written novel isn’t for the faint of heart, but it will find its home with readers who enjoy complex plot lines and evolving characters.” — Booklist
“Sally is a captivating character—strange, yes, but truly captivating at the same time. Newgent sets the perfect tone of empathy and optimism.” — Kirkus
“This delightful story uses the full palette of emotions. Darkness and humor, hope and despair. Grand.” — Deadly Pleasures Mystery Magazine
“Newgent masterfully tells about depravity, trauma, and mental health.” — Library Journal
“A fascinating plot full of puzzles… Newgent’s enthralling novel makes us feel both despair and hope at once.” — Minneapolis Star Tribune
“Intense, tense, and in places downright chilling—an engrossing and piercing story told by Liz Nugent that you won’t easily forget.” — Mystery Suspense
“Newgent has created an enthralling, completely addictive novel which, combined with Sally’s unique and unforgettable voice, makes it a real winner… Here Newgent is at the top of her form, and I can’t wait to see what she has in store for us next time.” — BookReporter
A dark, twisted, yet tender thriller about a sociophobic woman forced to confront an incomprehensible world and a terrifying past that has come back to hunt her. Poor Sally Diamond can’t understand why what she did seems so strange to everyone—neighbors and the police alike. She only fulfilled her father’s request—she burned his dead body in a shed together with the trash. What’s wrong? And why are the police upset that afterwards Sally carefully washed the whole house and washed all the clothes? Her mother would definitely be proud of her.
After this story, Sally becomes the center of attention for sensational, hungry-for-scandal media and detectives. Suddenly she receives a strange gift—a dirty plush teddy bear with a torn-out eye, and a note from someone called “C,” who clearly knows something terrible about her past. But who is he? And why does Sally have nightmares about a gaunt woman in a dark room—despite the fact that she has never dreamed before?
Pretending to be half deaf all her life just so she doesn’t have to talk to anyone, Sally has to learn this world from scratch. She will have to find out who this mysterious stalker is—whose presence is felt more and more sharply every day…
________________________________________________________
“Really strange… and also smart! Shocking, unsettling, and completely original—‘Strange Sally Diamond’ will grip you from the very first page to the very last.” — Paula Hawkins, author of world bestseller “The Girl on the Train”
“One of the must-read books of 2023.” — John Marrs, author of world bestsellers “The One. The Only,” “Passengers,” “Dark Between Us,” and many others
“Unbelievably moving, touching, and astonishingly original.” — Harlan Coben, author of New York Times bestsellers who leads the top ten best detective writers in America
“Fantastic reading.” — Anthony Horowitz, author of world bestseller “The Cuckoo Killer”
“I liked every damn second of this book.” — Liza Jewell, author of bestsellers “Dangerous Neighbors” and “The Night She Disappeared”
“Overwhelmingly smart… One of the best books I’ve read in a long time. I can’t stop thinking about it.” — Lucy Foley, author of bestsellers “The Hunting Party” and “The Guest List”
“Really excellent and beautifully written… highly recommended.” — Sophie Hanna, the British writer continuing the Hercule Poirot series
“Dark, irresistible, and deeply moving.” — Ruth Ware, author of bestseller “The Girl in Cabin 10”
“In ‘Strange Sally Diamond,’ Newgent has given us an astonishing creation with a unique voice… a gripping, twisted, haunting psychological thriller with its own humor and pathos.” — Sunday Independent
“Irresistibly compelling—this dark story shocks and at the same time enchants. Brilliant reading that will surely keep you hooked.” — Crime Monthly
“The urge to keep reading doesn’t weaken, and—most impressively—the ending doesn’t buckle under the weight of expectations… pure book pleasure.” — Sunday Times
“Newgent created an unforgettable main character in Sally and never loses sight of the humanity of her characters, even when she makes unexpected twists and drives the narrative straight into the darkest places. An inventive, gripping, and bold novel worth attention.” — Publishers Weekly
“Newgent portrays unusual, flawed characters… This well-written novel isn’t for the faint of heart, but it will find its home with readers who enjoy complex plot lines and evolving characters.” — Booklist
“Sally is a captivating character—strange, yes, but truly captivating at the same time. Newgent sets the perfect tone of empathy and optimism.” — Kirkus
“This delightful story uses the full palette of emotions. Darkness and humor, hope and despair. Grand.” — Deadly Pleasures Mystery Magazine
“Newgent masterfully tells about depravity, trauma, and mental health.” — Library Journal
“A fascinating plot full of puzzles… Newgent’s enthralling novel makes us feel both despair and hope at once.” — Minneapolis Star Tribune
“Intense, tense, and in places downright chilling—an engrossing and piercing story told by Liz Nugent that you won’t easily forget.” — Mystery Suspense
“Newgent has created an enthralling, completely addictive novel which, combined with Sally’s unique and unforgettable voice, makes it a real winner… Here Newgent is at the top of her form, and I can’t wait to see what she has in store for us next time.” — BookReporter
