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A term many of us have come to know and have done, im sure, at least once. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Reeve is a past victim trying to overcome her kidnapping and torture as a teenager. A crime novel out soon called the edge of normal, by carla norton, is about a serial kidnapper and based partly on a true story that norton wrote a bestselling nonfiction book about several. The edge of normal is a chilling debut fiction novel by carla norton, best known for her true crime expose, perfect victim. After a lucky escape, shes spent the last six years trying to rebuild her life, a recovery thanks in large part to her indispensable therapist, dr.
Apr 24, 20 the edge of normal by carla norton is a minotaur publication set for release in september of 20. Norton has given us living, breathing characters that we know and understand. This book would more appropriately be titled the edge of abnormal, for thats what its about. After a few days, the mattress will be back on the bed. New york journal of books told with lyrical intensity and convincing authority, the edge of normal is a terrifying trip into a world of pure evil.
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