The Child
Fiona Barton
📚 Genre
Psychological Thriller / Mystery & Crime
🏢 Publisher
Bantam (Transworld Publishers, a division of Penguin Random House)
📅 Publication Year
2017
🔢 ISBN
9781784160456
About This Book
When a baby's skeleton is found on a construction site in London, a journalist named Kate Waters investigates a decades-old crime. The narrative unfolds through the perspectives of several women connected to the mystery. The cover features a teal background with a torn newspaper scrap reading 'The Child' and a testimonial from Shari Lapena.
Book Details
Language
English
Pages
464 pages
Edition
Paperback (UK Export/Mass Market edition)
Series
Kate Waters series, Book 2 of 3
Target Audience
Adult
Collector Information
Condition
Good to Very Good. There is minor edge wear on the corners and a promotional 'Buy One Get One Half Price' sticker on the front cover which may leave residue if removed.
Estimated Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Rarity
Common. This is a mass-market paperback edition produced in high volume for general retail and airports.
Historical Significance
Fiona Barton is a former journalist whose professional background lends authenticity to the 'Kate Waters' character. The book was a Sunday Times bestseller and solidified Barton's place in the 'domestic noir' sub-genre.
Collector Notes
Minimal collector value for this specific edition. To preserve, keep out of direct sunlight to prevent teal pigments from fading. The retail sticker on the front significantly detracts from the aesthetic value for a 'pristine' collection. Value is likely to remain stable or decrease as newer thrillers enter the market.
Similar Books
The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena, The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins, In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware, Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica.
Notable Features
Includes a Sunday Times Bestseller tag and a blurb from author Shari Lapena. Note: This is part of the series following 'The Widow'.