Eighth Girl

One woman, many personas. But which one is telling the truth? Alexa Wú is a brilliant yet darkly self-aware young woman whose chaotic life is manipulated and controlled by a series of alternate personalities. Only three people know about their existence: her therapist Daniel; her stepmother Anna; and her enigmatic best friend Ella. When Ella gets a job at a high-end gentleman's club, she is gradually drawn into London's cruel underbelly. With lives at stake, Alexa follows her friend on a daring rescue mission. Threatened and vulnerable, she will discover whether her multiple personalities are her greatest asset, or her biggest obstacle.

An authentic and heart-rending page-turner. An exceptional debut from a talented author - I can't wait to see what she writes next, A beautifully written and psychologically fascinating thriller with a vice-like grip. Clear your diary because you won't want to put this wonderful, haunting novel down, Magnificent, The second I finished this impressive debut, I went back to the beginning and read it again: I defy anyone else to do otherwise, Chung's engrossing debut thriller asks questions about identity, society and truth through its unforgettable protagonist

Maxine Mei-Fung Chung is a psychoanalytic psychotherapist. She currently works in private practice, where she champions women and girls to use and be effective with their voice, and also supports people from ethnic minorities experiencing mental-health problems. She previously worked as a creative director for ten years at Condé Nast, the Sunday Times and The Times. She lives in London with her son.