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Description of  The Girl in Red: a chilling psychological thriller

I remember when I first discovered Nicholl on a whim and could not put the book down. Promising I would keep an eye out for any of his future publications, Nicholl kept me on his own personal radar. Each book built on strengths from the last and this piece fits perfectly into the flow and ongoing positive development of his writing style. The story builds on a few central characters and the emotional differences between them, namely Kathy and Michael. From there, it is the slowly evolving thought processes that Kathy exhibits that keeps the reader wanting to know how it will all come to a climax, even when a pitfall almost ruins her plan. The reader goes through all the ups and downs faced by an abused woman with the desire to flee, even when she finds herself under the thumb of the abuser. A mix of short and long chapters keeps the reader hooked and demanding more. With Nicholl's past professional experience in this area, it is no surprise that he is able to write so seamlessly and presents the reader will a stellar story whose impact resonate powerfully.