Wing - Nikki Gemmel

Step into a gripping and provocative literary thriller with Wing by Nikki Gemmell. This heart-racing novel blends the tension of Lord of the Flies with the eerie mystery of Picnic at Hanging Rock and the fierce relevance of Promising Young Woman.

When a group of elite schoolgirls and their teacher vanish on a camping trip in the Australian bush, the search for answers becomes a battle of silence, secrets, and survival. As the community struggles to piece together what happened, Wing delves into themes of power, friendship, and the unsettling dynamics of gender. It’s a story of unspoken truths and the fault lines that shape relationships between mothers and daughters, friends, and generations.

Written with the raw honesty that defines Gemmell’s style, Wing is for readers of Charlotte Wood and Suzie Miller. It's bold, sharp, and an absolute must-read for anyone ready to confront the complexities of being a woman today.

Read if you like: gripping psychological thrillers with literary depth, such as The Natural Way of Things by Charlotte Wood or The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker.

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