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This Year's Model / Deadly Beautiful 'Set
in the glamorous fashion world, this is a grown-up, satisfyingly-gritty
thriller. I loved it!' Marian Keyes 'A fascinating expose of the crazy, cruel world of international fashion modelling by an author who has edited a series of glossy magazines and knows what she’s talking about.’ Literary Review 'If you fancy equal measures of grit and chick lit, you'll love this!' Cosmopolitan. 'Gripping... Drifts between the seedier margins of the fashion industry and the complex relationships half sisters have with their philandering father. Baker's own experiences of the fashion and magazine industry gives depth to her mixed up women.' Financial Times 'Amazing insight... A brilliant second novel - let's hope there's more to come from Ms Baker.' Evening Telegraph 'An insider’s look at how the fashion world works, with trenchant observations on what becomes of daddy’s little girls when they develop minds of their own.' Kirkus (US) 'A well-crafted thriller that provides a knowing glimpse into
the fashion world with its brief careers and expendable personnel. The
author... knows this world very well.' Booklist
(US) "A smart edgy page-turner." Company "Sam Baker's second novel sees reporter Annie Anderson investigating the disappearance of young Western girls in Tokyo. A gripping , edge of your seat read." Red . "An absorbing read which kept me guessing until the very end..." Bookbag "From the British editor of Red magazine and author of Fashion Victim comes this novel about backstabbing (literally) in the world of fashion from New York and Milan to Tokyo." chicklitclub.com Fashion Victim Read this... A pacy thriller with a glam setting." InStyle "A tyrannical boss, egomaniacal designers and flights of fashion from show to show in Europe and the U.S... The author, [ex] editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan UK, knows whereof she speaks!" Washington Woman Sparkling... A + entertainment." Mirror "With a debut novel like this, Sam Baker is starting a sparkling career as an author... I wouldn't be surprised if there was a movie or TV to follow up the book's success." Between the Covers "Fashion Victim comes from a writer who knows more about fashion than most authors. And so she should, because she's one of the UK's most successful magazine editors..." The Irish News "High octane fun for all who loved The Devil Wears Prada...' Red "On her quest for the designer's killer, Annie faces nasty crooks, a runway show in a chilly river and a very grouchy boss... There are high-fashion tidbits galore, from the seat-assignment class system at runway shows to the pernicious knockoff trade. Typically Cosmo... having a fabulous time exceeding all expectations." Newsday "Fun... Sam Baker's entertaining first novel." Susanna Yager, Sunday Telegraph "Yes, people are still beng murdered here..." (extracted in) New York Times ''Sam Baker's debut is so smart, stylish and edgy that no sun-lounger will be without it this summer" Daily Record "There's a deep, dark undertone to this turn-the-page murder mystery... Far from fluffy, it's a rather gripping, edgy read we'd recommend." Easy Living "The pace is hectic and the quality of the writing excellent... I am sure we shall be hearing more of Annie Anderson.' shotsmag.co.uk "Superior, tightly written thriller. Sam Baker, editor of British Cosmopolitan, writes with an impressively spare and structured style." Good Housekeeping "Sam Baker's first novel is a sheer delight, and an impressive achievement" Crime Time "A classic page turner... it had me hooked." reviewingtheevidence.com "A fun, pacy and addictive read." Anna Maxted "This gripping, glam read from Sam Baker is as intricately woven as a Missoni top. 5 stars." Company "Heavily laden with wry observation..." Birmingham Post "One thing's for sure...when a Cosmo Editrix starts writing, it's a sure bet someone is going to end up dead." Women's Wear Daily "Fashion Victim boasts an engrossing plot..." Cambridge Evening News "Very funny, great excapism, and offering a fascinating insight into the world of fashion, with murder thrown in to make it more exciting. I really loved it." Emily Barr "A thrilling whodunnit peppered
with fascinating insider knowledge..." She "I started reading on Saturday morning in the bath, proceeded to top up the water several times and finished it on Sunday afternoon. I think that's what they call a page turner." Louise Court, Best "We'd love this nail-biting thriller shot with glamour even if it wasn't written by our boss! The instantly likeable, gutsy Annie Anderson departs the gritty world of newspapers to go undercover... Beneath the surface fluff and froth of the fashion world, lies a sinister underbelly of feuding fashion houses and corruption... Give in and be hooked." Cosmopolitan "Cosmo editor fashions a sassy chick-lit page turner..!" Leicester Mercury "A debut novel for readers who like a good mystery - and a good fashion show." Detroit Free Press |
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