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Her father is a career criminal, her mother the victim of an unsolved murder. When her long-estranged half-sister suggests a cross-country road trip with a sketchy but gripping goal, a young artist embarks on an odyssey of self discovery-and danger.
About the author
Beth Castrodale worked as a newspaper reporter until her love of books led her to the publishing field. She was a senior editor at Bedford/St. Martin's and is the founding editor of Small Press Picks. Her short fiction has appeared in numerous publications, including
Marathon Literary Review, Printer's Devil Review, and the
Smoky Blue Literary and Arts Magazine. Her debut novel,
Marion Hatley, was a finalist for a Nilsen Prize for a First Novel from Southeast Missouri State University Press, and an excerpt from her second novel,
In This Ground, was a shortlist finalist for a William Faulkner - William Wisdom Creative Writing Award. Castrodale lives in Boston in a shadowy Victorian that's proving to be an inspiration for her next book.
Summary
Her father is a career criminal, her mother the victim of an unsolved murder. When her long-estranged half-sister suggests a cross-country road trip with a sketchy but gripping goal, a young artist embarks on an odyssey of self discovery—and danger.
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“A tender exploration of family, betrayal, and self-discovery. Ms. Castrodale seamlessly unites all these elements for a fast-paced, unforgettable read.”–Amanda Skenandore, award-winning author of The Undertaker’s Assistant and Between Earth and Sky.
“Tense, exciting, and full of heart, I Mean You No Harm will keep you turning pages long into the night!”–Edwin Hill, Edgar- and Agatha-nominated author of Watch Her.
“A gripping, heartfelt thriller about identity, family ties and a legacy of crime. Thought-provoking and propulsive, with a set of complex, intriguing characters."–Daniela Petrova, author of Her Daughter's Mother.
“A highly entertaining read with a profound emotional core."–Valerie Nieman, author of To the Bones.
“Filled with quiet humor and keen observations, this novel turns up the heat page by page, pushing the protagonist to her limits.”–Audrey Schulman, award-winning author of Theory of Bastards and The Cage.
“Fast-paced yet introspective, I Mean You No Harm draws its stalkers, innocent children, and secretive women with the assured brush strokes of an Impressionist painting.”–Brett Riley, author of Comanche and Lord of Order.
“Castrodale’s I Mean You No Harm simmers with tension. It’s expertly paced and marvelously written, chock full of twists and turns that surprise and titillate.”–Chris McGinley, author of Coal Black.
“A tautly paced, often elegiac novel about family ghosts, sisterly tension, and the legacies we leave behind."–Nick Kolakowski, author of Boise Longpig Hunting Club and Rattlesnake Rodeo.
