Awakening

By Sharon J. Bolton

Book Overview

Clara Benning, a veterinary surgeon, is young and intelligent, but reclusive. Disfigured by a childhood accident, she prefers animals to people. When a man dies following a supposed snakebite, Clara's expertise is needed. She's chilled to learn that the victim's postmortem shows a higher concentration of venom than could ever be found in one snake: The killer was human. Assisted by a neighbor and an eccentric reptile expert, Clara uncovers links to an ancient ritual, an abandoned house, and a fifty-year-old tragedy. But for someone the truth must remain buried in the past--even if they have to kill to keep it there. Awakening is a disturbing tale of dark secrets that will have readers unable to stop for a breath until they reach the stunning climax of this extraordinary read from acclaimed author S. J. Bolton.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312381875
• ISBN13: 9780312381875
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: St. Martins Press-3PL
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.5" x 8.5"