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In this novel about being seen and what is not seen, the previously hidden is revealed when the unexpected happens. In the unusually wet winter of 2010, two teenage girls set off to a party on a farm across a river, and disappear without a trace. Six years later, in the worst drought in living memory, a young woman vanishes while on her way home from work on a busy road. In the days following these events, those closest to the missing women are forced to question how well they really know them. Praise for: Beautifully told against the backdrop of modern South Africa, with a cast of lovingly-drawn, relatable characters. Flipped is a deeply moving tale and, at the same time, an unputdownable page turner. Tony Park, journalist and best-selling author I could not tear myself from these pages! A thrilling read with vivid imagery, which makes you question everything on a heart-racing hunt for the truth. Quraisha Dawood, author of Stirring the Pot Hawthorne's darkly honest fiction trips us into believing one thing about this book before she turns the page into another - reeling all-too human nightmares into intertwining stories about pain and love. Janet Smith, journalist and author If you want a break from hard news but still crave something close to headlines, this is a must-read. A kaleidoscope of intersecting lives and emotions, this book tilts you into a journey those grappling with the disappearances of loved ones are forced to navigate. From moms and teens to cops and crooks – and an array of individuals in between – these pages provide an intimate glimpse of the varying realities underpinning what happens when someone basically vanishes. The abrupt voids, the gnawing anxiety, the relentless cycles of questions. Hawthorne deftly delivers all this through the eyes of several characters, some of who feel familiar. She takes us into their contrasting worlds, their homes, and thoughts, and treats us to nuanced views. We dip into gritty organised crime, poorly resourced policing, small town quirks, and tenuous and tight relationships. Hawthorne masterfully merges extensive situations. Flipped first gently then firmly grips you. It transports you away from pages into other spaces and lives. While a work of fiction, given meticulous research and textured detail, this could easily be reality. A reality any one of us could suddenly find ourselves navigating. Caryn Dolley, journalist and author

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