More Than You'll Ever Know: The suspenseful and heart-pounding Radio 2 Book Club

Description: More Than You'll Ever Know by Katie Gutierrez A secret family, a double life, a murder- This is a love story. 2023s most spellbinding debut paperback, with its most irresistible heroineLore Rivera was married to two men at once. She led a secret double life - until one man shot the other.Thats the story the world knows.But true-crime writer Cassie Bowman wants to know more - about the mysterious woman at the heart of it all, and about what really happened the night of that tragic murder. How did Lore lead two lives? How did it feel when it all came crashing down?After years of hiding, Lore is finally ready to tell her story. But as her tragic tale unfolds, will either woman be ready for the consequences when the long-buried truth comes to light? FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Katie Gutierrez has an MFA from Texas State University, and has written for Harpers Bazaar, the Washington Post, Longreads, and more. She was born and raised in Laredo, Texas, a city on the U.S.-Mexico border, and now lives in San Antonio with her husband and two young children. She finished writing this novel days before delivering her second child, who turned out to be quite the good luck charm. Review Intelligent and nuanced . . . raises a host of difficult but fascinating questions * GUARDIAN *A sprawling, stunning, twisting triumph. By turns heart-pounding and heart-wrenching, this is a story of marriage and murder, of the secrets we endure and the lies we tell ourselves to keep them. So achingly clever and stylish, More Than Youll Ever Know is a special novel from a very special writer -- Chris WhitakerBreath-taking and brimming with empathy, exploration of motherhood, marriage, and the consequences that come from obsessions with true crime * Cosmopolitan *I was enthralled with More Than Youll Ever Know from the very first pages of Gutierrezs rich and assured writing. A gripping and thoughtful exploration of motherhood and marriage, the complexity of female desire, and the consequence of our obsession with true crime, its one of the best suspenseful dramas Ive read in years. An exceptional, stunning debut-I absolutely loved it -- Ashley Audrain, New York Times bestselling author of The PushA sweeping novel, unflinching and evocative in its engrossing study of love, motherhood, sex, Mexico, journalism and more * Washington Post *A stunning portrait of female reckoning - Katie Gutierrez creates layered and vivid characters, forced to confront the complexities of their own desires. An immaculate novel that explores marriage and choice, partnership and autonomy, More Than Youll Ever Know is a wonder to behold -- Danya Kukafka, bestselling author of Notes On An ExecutionSmart, sophisticated and sly, Katie Gutierrez masterfully weaves a tale of two families, a double life and an ultimate act of passion that will have you on the edge of your seat as the truth is revealed. There are thrillers that tease, but More Than Youll Ever Know will haunt your dreams. A stunning debut from a magnificent storyteller -- Adriana TrigianiA tale of two women, two timelines, two sides of a border and two husbands, More Than Youll Ever Know is a novel both compelling and resonant - a novel which grips you like a thriller as you are reading it, with characters and themes which linger in the mind like the best literary fiction. This is an unforgettable story, told brilliantly - one of those novels where from the first page you know you are in the hands of a writer of verve, confidence and conviction -- Ellery LloydA taut, unputdownable thriller, but also a gorgeously written examination of motherhood, ambition, and sacrifice, set between Texas and Mexico city. I loved every moment. -- Grace Li, Sunday Times bestselling author of Portrait of a ThiefThis is a crime book unlike any Ive read before. More Than Youll Ever Know is written with such beauty and tenderness - about the ferocity of love, the lure of desire, and the strength of family bonds. It blew me away -- L.V. Matthews * bestselling author of Richard & Judy pick, The Twins *What happens when a mother wants more? A seductive, urgent tale about desire, family, the pursuit of truth, and the art of storytelling, More Than Youll Ever Know will astonish readers with its vastness, romance, tragedy, and abundant heart. I became obsessed with Katie Gutierrezs restless, secret-keeping heroines and didnt want this book to ever end -- Jessamine Chan, New York Times bestselling author of The School for Good MothersI love a complicated female character, someone who doesnt behave as society dictates, and I was hooked by both Cassie and Lores stories. A brilliant debut that doesnt just tiptoe around the grey edges of morality, but dives right in -- Louise HareMy favourite book club book so far . . . Brilliantly observed, psychological drama -- Tim Smith * BBC Radio 2 Book Club *Enthralling, breathtaking, and propulsive, MORE THAN YOULL EVER KNOW is the kind of book that only comes around once every decade. With hypnotic, shimmering prose set against a masterful plot, Katie Gutierrez has crafted an explosive modern classic--a groundbreaking, razor-sharp exploration of what it means to be a woman in all its complexity, as well as a deep dive into the morally gray areas of the double lives we all lead. Equal parts literary tour de force and domestic suspense, with a sweeping, sprawling narrative, More Than Youll Ever Know is poised to become the buzziest book of the year -- May Cobb, author of The Hunting WivesSuch a great story . . . with a sense of time and place in America and Mexico -- Bobby Pryor * BBC Radio 2 Book Club *I love this book more than Dolores "Lore" Rivera loves both her families and now you have to read this book to understand what I mean * CrimeReads *Every book here does something new and exciting within the genre, managing to tackle big, weighty themes while also being exceptionally readable . . . An unapologetic, unflinching examination of love, sacrifice and desire -- Grace Li, Sunday Times bestselling author of Portrait of a Thief * Washington Post *As addictive as a real-life who-dunnit, with thoughtful attention to the ethical implications of the true crime genre, More Than Youll Ever Know explores how we entangle ourselves one choice at a time, and what it costs to unravel the damage. Crystalline and multi-faceted, this is a page-turner brimming with empathy, a window into 1980s Mexico City and Laredo, and the ways community both bouys and pulls us under. Katie Gutierrez is a force, and she writes fabulously complicated, fully-realized characters who will linger with you long after the final page -- Julia Fine, author of The Upstairs House and What Should Be WildIts difficult to believe that this masterful novel is a first book. Katie Gutierrez handles its dangerous turns like a Formula One driver. That elegance, darkness, even fear are deftly intertwined in the story make it a wonderful read. More books, please -- Luis Alberto UrreaI really enjoyed this book . . . A warning against self-deception . . . Appeals to people who enjoy domestic noir -- Ann Cleeves * BBC Radio 2 Book Club *An electrifying debut * Womans Own *Doesnt read like a debut . . . Everybody should be picking this book up * BBC Radio 2 Book Club *With thrilling, atmospheric prose set against an intricate plot, Katie Gutierrezs debut More Than Youll Ever Know is both a suspenseful mystery, a family drama, and an astute examination of motherhood, love, and secrets. I read this morally complex novel ravenously, desperate to discover the fates of the two women at its center. You wont be able to put this book down -- Lara Prescott, New York Times bestselling author of The Secrets We KeptWith beautifully written prose and razor-sharp insight, Katie Gutierrez draws us into More Than Youll Ever Knows gripping and complex world. Even as the dual storylines left me breathless, I found myself more captivated by Gutierrezs intimate and compassionate portrayal of these women, their men, and the many secrets they kept. Passionate, supremely intelligent, and thrilling -- Jean Kwok, New York Times bestselling author of Searching for Sylvie LeeA complex portrait of marriage and desire, a thought-provoking exploration of motherhood, and a fascinating look at our collective obsession with true crime . . . Combining domestic drama, crime, slow-burn psychological mystery and a touch of historical fiction, More Than Youll Ever Know is a true page-turner * Culturefly *Enthralling and beautifully written * Boston Globe *An evocative drama . . . This masterful work of literary suspense marks the debut of an extraordinary new writer * Mummy Pages UK *Suspenseful, seductive, gorgeously written * Minneapolis Star Tribune *An intriguing story of complex characters and their long-buried secrets * Daily Express *A must-read for true crime lovers * Buzzfeed Books *I can hear the book club discussions now... undeniably powerful -- New York Times * Chandler Baker *Infuses the summer mystery genre with some serious ideas about our obsession with crime stories and our sense of womens identities. -- Los Angeles Times Details ISBN0241530008 Author Katie Gutierrez Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Language English Year 2023 ISBN-10 0241530008 ISBN-13 9780241530009 Format Paperback Imprint Michael Joseph Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Date 2023-09-28 UK Release Date 2023-09-28 Subtitle The suspenseful and heart-pounding Radio 2 Book Club pick DEWEY 813.6 Audience General Pages 448 NZ Release Date 2024-01-08 AU Release Date 2024-01-08 Alternative 9780241530016 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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