The Half Brother
By (Author) Christine Keighery
Ultimo Press
Ultimo Press
5th April 2023
Australia
Paperback
352
Width 153mm, Height 234mm
Sinister, suspenseful and tightly written, with an ending I didn't see coming. Vikki Wakefield, author ofAfter You Were Gone
The bonds of sisterhood were unbreakable. Until him.
Hannah and Stef have always been there for each other. Growing up in a loving family, theyre stunned to discover their mother adopted out a child before their parents met.
When Alex walks into their lives, the sisters are seduced by his charm, wealth and social status. But as they rush to make up for lost time, it soon becomes apparent their new brothers agenda is more complicated and sinister than the sisters could have imagined.
A novel about loyalty, secrets and the insidious effects of narcissism and gaslighting,The Half Brotherasks, do we ever really know those we love the most
Praise for The Half Brother
'Readers who prefer unexpected turns in the narrative will be delighted ... with a twist worthy of Liane Moriarty.The Half Brotheris a tense read recommended for fans of domestic suspense.'Books + Publishing
An ominous sense of malaise simmers beneath Christine Keigherys tale of conflicted family loyalties and sibling rivalry, the reverberations of which linger after the last page is turned. Maryrose Cuskelly, author ofThe Cane
The Half Brotheris the sort of novel readers dream of a riveting story about people you truly care for. What makesThe Half Brotherso special is the fullness and believability of its characters. An impeccably paced and clever psychological thriller with a warm, beating heart. Jacinta Halloran, author ofResistance
Christine Keighery (who also writes as Chrissie Perry) is the author of more than thirty-five novels for children and Young Adults. Chrissie wrote thirteen books in the hugely successful Go Girl! Series. Her young adult title, Whisper, won a White Raven and IBBY award and was shortlisted for the CBCA and the WA Premiers Awards. Her work has been published in ten countries, including the US, UK, Spain, Brazil, Slovenia, and Korea.Christine divides her time between coastal Fairhaven and Southbank, Victoria.
The Half Brother is her first novel for adults.