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'A claustrophobic tale of outsiders versus insiders, religious fervour versus age-old paganism and, ultimately, women and men. A tightly told and powerful story of sins, lies and secrets long held' i


Four elements.
Four seasons.
Four points on the compass.
Four teenage girls.

And one dead body.

'This highly atmospheric tale is both thrilling and poignant' Heat

Eerie and menacing, timely and moving, Impossible Causes is an unputdownable novel that examines the consequences of silence kept at young women’s expense.

Critics Review

  • Atmospheric and disorientating … A claustrophobic tale of outsiders versus insiders, religious fervour versus age-old paganism and, ultimately, women and men. A tightly told and powerful story of sins, lies and secrets long held

    i

  • Dense and claustrophobic, this well-written novel reprises the old themes of men whose need to control women is so frenzied that they cannot see any female as an independent human being

    Literary Review

  • This highly imaginative novel and its meticulously created community of characters was an addictive read with twists and turns and a wonderful sense of place. Beautifully written, beguiling and compelling

    Lisa Ballantyne, author of 'The Guilty One'

  • A beautiful piece of writing – hypnotically convincing, eerie and disturbing. Mayhew’s is a voice I long to hear more of

    Alex Marwood, author of 'The Wicked Girls'

  • Exploring the consequences of staying silent at one woman’s expense, this highly atmospheric tale is both thrilling and poignant

    Heat

  • Pacey and original – Mayhew’s characters will enthral and appal in equal measure

    Woman

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