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Book Review: How dark twists, turns and sleepwalking made Anna O the thriller novel of the year
Smart, original thriller from former speechwriter keeps the reader guessing right to the end
A former researcher and speechwriter at the Palace of Westminster, Matthew Blake has ditched politics in favour of what should be a far more lucrative and rewarding career as a thriller writer.
Anna O, his debut novel, amassed massive bids from around the world, as the rights sold in 23 different territories in under two weeks. It’s not hard to see why, as this twisty, compulsive thriller could be one of the breakout hits of the year, the Gone Girl or Girl on the Train of 2024.
