Take It Back

(Hardback)

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A superb legal thrillercrackles with tension Guardian

A topical and gritty story Observer

'A thought-provoking and sparklingly intelligent novel, with the welcome bonus of an unguessable ending Daily Telegraph
Razor-sharpMuch more than a courtroom thriller Christina Dalcher, Sunday Times bestselling author of VOX

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ITS TIME TO TAKE YOUR PLACE ON THE JURY.

The victim: A sixteen-year-old girl with facial deformities, neglected by an alcoholic mother. Who accuses the boys of something unthinkable.

The defendants: Four handsome teenage boys from hardworking immigrant families. All with corroborating stories.

WHOSE SIDE WOULD YOU TAKE

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Readers are giving Take It Back five stars:

The perfect book club read . . . will make for lively, thought-provoking discussions

A skilfully written book that offers a big punch

You will feel like you are enveloped in this case and the unseen juror

Brilliant, powerful, moving and intelligent

Just when you think you've guessed correctly another twist appears

A genuine five-star read

A brilliantly compelling, tense and thought-provoking read

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Praise for Take It Back

A superb legal thriller that fairly crackles with tension
Guardian

A topical and gritty story Observer

'A thought-provoking and sparklingly intelligent novel, with the welcome bonus of an unguessable ending
Daily Telegraph

A fresh and compelling read
Sunday Post

An unflinching, riveting novel
S Magazine

With razor-sharp insight into the lives of her characters, Kia Abdullah gives readers much more than a courtroom thriller. A timely reminder that the tentacles of scandal are long and they touch everyone
Christina Dalcher, Sunday Times bestselling author of VOX

Taut, gritty and compelling. This book deserves to be HUGE
Louise Jensen, million-copy bestselling author of The Sister

Intense, shocking and so real you can literally feel its heartbeat . . . the best book Ive read this year
Lisa Hall, author of Between You and Me and The Party

Kias novel is an excellent addition to the court-based criminal dramas weve come to love. Its made even more shocking by its basing itself in one of the most challenging environments; rape and diversity. Its a great read and draws you in with fast pacing and real characters
Nazir Afzal OBE, Former Chief Crown Prosecutor, CPS

I was blown away by Take It Back. From the explosive premise to the shockingly perfect ending, I loved every word
Roz Watkins, author of The Devils Dice

'Brave and shocking, a real welcome addition to the crime thriller genre. Kia's is a fresh voice and a thrilling novel'
Alex Khan, author of Bollywood Wives

Author Bio

Kia Abdullah is an author and travel writer. She has contributed to The Guardian, BBC, and Channel 4 News, and most recently The New York Times commenting on a variety of issues affecting the Muslim community. Kia currently travels the world as one half of the travel blog Atlas & Boots, which receives over 200,000 views per month.