Black Chalk

Yates, Christopher J.

ISBN 10: 1846557275 / ISBN 13: 9781846557279

Published by Random House UK, 2014

About this Item

Mint unread copy of the 1st printing signed by the author to the title page. Protected in mylar.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1758817558937

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Black Chalk
• Publisher: Random House UK
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1846557275
• ISBN 13: 9781846557279
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: As New
• Dust Jacket Condition: As New
• Dimensions: 2.845W x 16.18H x 24.282D centimeters 2.845 centimeters width by 16.18 centimeters height by 24.282 centimeters depth
• Weight: 650 grams
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)

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Synopsis

A compulsively readable psychological thriller set in New York and at Oxford University, in which a group of six students play an elaborate game of dares and consequences, with tragic results

 

One game. Six students. Five survivors. It was only ever meant to be a game. A game of consequences, of silly forfeits, childish dares. A game to be played by six best friends in their first year at Oxford University. But then the game changed: the stakes grew higher and the dares more personal, more humiliating, finally evolving into a vicious struggle with unpredictable and tragic results. Now, 14 years later, the remaining players must meet again for the final round. A gripping psychological thriller, partly inspired by the author's own time at Oxford University,  this is perfect for fans of The Secret History, The Bellwether Revivals, and The Lessons. Clever, dark, and compulsively readable, this is an ideal book group title: who knows better than your best friends, what would break you? The author's background in puzzle writing and setting can clearly be seen in the plotting of this clever, tricksy book that will keep readers guessing to the very end.

About the Author

Christopher J. Yates initially pursued a career in law before he began working in puzzles, representing the UK at the World Puzzle Championships. Since then he has worked as a freelance journalist, sub-editor, and puzzles editor/compiler. In 2007 he moved to New York City, and currently lives in the East Village.