My favorite debut crime novel of 2020. --Sarah Weinman, The Crime Lady
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A West Coast art-world satire, an erotic romance and a descent into madness [with a] gratifying conclusion. --Tom Nolan, The Wall Street Journal
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Dark and poetic . . . an outstanding debut that will satisfy fans of crime novels, thrillers, and mysteries. --Gabino Iglesias, Criminal Element
>As Kate sorts through the vast maze of material and contends with the vicious rumors and shocking details of Miranda's private life, she pieces together a portrait of a vibrant artist buckling under the pressures of ambition, motherhood, and marriage. But Kate has secrets of her own, including a growing attraction to the enigmatic Theo, and when she stumbles across Miranda's diary, her curiosity spirals into a dangerous obsession. < p/> A seductive, twisting tale of psychological suspense, Take Me Apart draws readers into the lives of two darkly magnetic young women pinned down by secrets and lies. Sara Sligar's electrifying debut is a chilling, thought-provoking take on art, illness, and power, from a spellbinding new voice in literary suspense.
