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Girl One: A Novel

Girl One: A Novel

by Sara Flannery Murphy (Author)

Orphan Black meets Margaret Atwood in this twisty supernatural thriller about female power and the bonds of sisterhoodJosephine Morrow is Girl One, the first of nine “Miracle Babies” conceived without male DNA, raised on an experimental commune known as the Homestead. When a suspicious fire destroys the commune and claims the lives of two of the Homesteaders, the remaining Girls and their Mothers scatter across the United States and lose touch.Years later, Margaret Morrow goes missing, and Josie sets off on a desperate road trip, tracking down her estranged sisters who seem to hold the keys to her mother’s disappearance. Tracing the clues Margaret left behind, Josie joins forces with the other Girls, facing down those who seek to eradicate their very existence while uncovering secrets about their origins and unlocking devastating abilities they never knew they had.A spellbinding supernatural thriller, Girl One combines the provocative imagination of Naomi Alderman's The Power with the propulsive, cinematic storytelling of a Marvel movie. In her electrifying new novel, Sara Flannery Murphy digs deep into women’s extraordinary power and reveals an unassailable truth: so much strength lies in numbers.

In Sara Flannery Murphy's thought-provoking novel, "Girl One: A Novel", the story delves into the life of a young woman named Josephine "Jo" Reyes, born and raised within the confines of a secretive compound known as "The Colony". Isolated from the outside world, Jo and her fellow "Girl Ones" are raised with limited knowledge and restricted experiences.

As Jo grows older, she begins to question the Colony's teachings and the motives behind their secluded existence. When a chance encounter with a stranger stirs her curiosity, Jo embarks on a daring escape, determined to uncover the truth about The Colony and her own identity.

Outside the Colony, Jo faces a harsh reality. She struggles to adjust to a world she barely understands, haunted by the memories of her past and the uncertain future that lies ahead. With newfound determination, she embarks on a search for answers, seeking to unravel the secrets surrounding her upbringing and find her place in the outside world.

"Girl One: A Novel" is a powerful exploration of identity, freedom, and the enduring strength of the human spirit. Sara Flannery Murphy's gripping narrative delves into the complex themes of manipulation, control, and the search for truth, leaving readers captivated from the very first page.

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Pages:
368 pages
Language:
English