NICOLE LUNDRIGAN is the author of several critically acclaimed novels, including An Unthinkable Thing, Hideaway, which was shortlisted for the Arthur Ellis Award for Best Crime Novel, and The Substitute. Her work has appeared on “best of” selections from The Globe and Mail, Amazon.ca, Chatelaine, NOW Magazine, and others. She grew up in Newfoundland, and now lives in Toronto.
SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2023 CRIME WRITERS OF CANADA AWARD FOR BEST
CRIME NOVEL
One of:
CBC’s "Fiction Books to Watch for in Spring 2022"
The Globe and Mail’s “Six thrillers to help soothe the crime of
summer’s end”
CBC’s “22 Canadian books that will get you in the Halloween
spirit”
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fan this holiday season”
“In Nicole Lundrigan’s An Unthinkable Thing we meet 11-year-old
Tommie Ware, whose life is forever changed by the dark secrets of
the wealthy family his estranged mother works for. Gothic horror
meets literary suspense, this novel showcases
Lundrigan’s impressive talent for crafting a story that is
propulsive yet measured, never giving up its mysteries too easily.
Flawlessly captivating, this is the book I’ve been waiting to read
all year.”
—Karma Brown, #1 national bestselling author of Recipe for a
Perfect Wife
“From the enticing first pages to the shocking last lines (don’t
peek!), Nicole Lundrigan’s An Unthinkable Thing explores the trauma
of loneliness and the power of belonging, through the eyes of a
tender, unforgettable young narrator. You’ll be deeply moved by
this thoughtful and atmospheric page-turner.”
—Ashley Audrain, #1 national bestselling author of The Push
“In An Unthinkable Thing, Nicole Lundrigan goes deep behind the
glittering curtain of a perfect family, skillfully revealing their
darkest secrets one shocking layer at a time. Expertly paced, with
a voice that’s both tender and innocent, this twisted suspense
story’s jaw-dropping events kept me glued to the pages until the
ultimate satisfying surprise. A must read.”
—Hannah Mary McKinnon, internationally bestselling author of You
Will Remember Me
“A magnificent example of all the elements of fine fiction—an
engaging narrative voice, a profound evocation of time and place, a
complex braiding of plot lines—converging to create the perfect
tale. Add to this enticing mix a deeply compelling mystery that
doesn’t wholly reveal itself until the final page, and what more
could any reader ask for? If I were a judge on the Edgar Committee
for Best Novel, this story would be at the top of my short
list.”
—William Kent Krueger, New York Times bestselling author of This
Tender Land
“I read An Unthinkable Thing with my heart in my throat. Nicole
Lundrigan masterfully sets the stage with a nostalgic late-1950s
backdrop, then ratchets up the tension as she slowly reveals that
nothing is quite what it seems. This slow burn mystery builds to an
inferno that will keep readers riveted until the final, satisfying
page. Five enthusiastic stars!”
—Nicole Baart, bestselling author of Everything We Didn’t Say
“A superb read about helplessness, power, wealth, honesty, and
truth—nightmarishly compelling.”
—Booklist (starred review)
"Perfect reading for the last lazy golden days of September. . .
. Lundrigan maintains the pace and keeps the tension and
suspense right to the end and there are some really good
twists."
—The Globe and Mail
“Imagine if Downton Abbey was a thriller and you’ll get an idea of
this tale of class, cruelty, and the dark secrets of the rich and
powerful. Simply brilliant.”
—Robyn Harding, internationally bestselling author
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