Dead Girls

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Subtly linked by the background narrative of a serial killer's arrest in Vancouver, the stories in this collection inhabit a dark, urban landscape as they journey into the realm of desperate relationships, of power and impulse, emotional wagers and negotiations. As provocative as it is brilliant, Dead Girls boldly announces an original new voice in contemporary fiction. A hugely acclaimed, prize-winning debut.

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"'Lee uses words with forensic compassion, her stories shivery, thrilling pieces of emotional noir. An unusually intelligent debut.' Metro; 'Graceful and wintry... beautiful.' Guardian; 'These are moving and gripping stories... Read them.' Yann Martel; 'A joy to read.' Time Out"

Author Bio

Nancy Lee was born in Cardiff, Wales, in 1971, to parents of Chinese and Indian descent. She now lives in Vancouver, Canada, where she is at work on her first novel. She received her MFA in Creative Writing from the University of British Columbia. She teaches at the Simon Fraser University Writing and Publishing Program, and is Associate Director of the Booming Ground Writers Community.Dead Girls has already been published in Canada, to huge acclaim:'Dead Girls is among the bravest fictional d buts in recent memory and heralds the arrival of a bold and audacious new voice in Canadian writing.' Quill and Quire'Beautifully penned, intensely moving stories . . . A masterwork of revelation and catharsis . . . What a gift is Nancy Lee. No review can tell you.' Globe and Mail'Lee has written a book that has an unforgettable sense of urgency. Remember the name!' Now (five-star review)'Nancy Lee writes as a young wr