A painfully beautiful first novel that is at once a murder mystery, a coming-of-age narrative and a celebration of nature....Owens here surveys the desolate marshlands of the North Carolina coast through the eyes of an abandoned child. And in her isolation that child makes us open our own eyes to the secret wonders—and dangers—of her private world.—The New York Times Book Review
Steeped in the rhythms and shadows of the coastal marshes of North Carolina’s Outer Banks, this fierce and hauntingly beautiful novel centers on...Kya’s heartbreaking story of learning to trust human connections, intertwine[d] with a gripping murder mystery, revealing savage truths. An astonishing debut.—People
This lush mystery is perfect for fans of Barbara Kingsolver.—Bustle
A lush debut novel, Owens delivers her mystery wrapped in gorgeous, lyrical prose. It’s clear she’s from this place—the land of the southern coasts, but also the emotional terrainyou can feel it in the pages. A magnificent achievement, ambitious, credible and very timely.—Alexandra Fuller, New York Times bestselling author of Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight
Heart-wrenching...A fresh exploration of isolation and nature from a female perspective along with a compelling love story.—Entertainment Weekly
This wonderful novel has a bit of everything—mystery, romance, and fascinating characters, all told in a story that takes place in North Carolina.—Nicholas Sparks, New York Times bestselling author of Every Breath
Delia Owen’s gorgeous novel is both a coming-of-age tale and an engrossing whodunit.—Real Simple
Evocative...Kya makes for an unforgettable heroine.—Publishers Weekly
The New Southern novel...A lyrical debut.—Southern Living
A nature-infused romance with a killer twist.—Refinery29
Anyone who liked The Great Alone will want to read Where the Crawdads Sing....This astonishing debut is a beautiful and haunting novel that packs a powerful punch. It’s the first novel in a long time that made me cry.—Kristin Hannah, author ofThe Great AloneandThe Nightingale
Both a coming-of-age story and a mysterious account of a murder investigation told from the perspective of a young girl...Through Kya’s story, Owens explores how isolation affects human behavior, and the deep effect that rejection can have on our lives.—Vanity Fair
Lyrical...Its appeal ris[es] from Kya’s deep connection to the place where makes her home, and to all of its creatures.—Booklist
This beautiful, evocative novel is likely to stay with you for many days afterward....absorbing.—AARP
This haunting tale captivates every bit as much for its crime drama elements as for the humanity at its core. —Mystery & Suspense Magazine
Compelling, original...A mystery, a courtroom drama, a romance and a coming-of-age story, Where the Crawdads Sing is a moving, beautiful tale. Readers will remember Kya for a long, long time.—ShelfAwareness
With prose luminous as a low-country moon, Owens weaves a compelling tale of a forgotten girl in the unforgiving coastal marshes of North Carolina. It is a murder mystery/love story/courtroom drama that readers will love, but the novel delves so much deeper into the bone and sinew of our very nature, asking often unanswerable questions, old and intractable as the marsh itself. A stunning debut!—Christopher Scotton, author of The Secret Wisdom of the Earth
A compelling mystery with prose so luminous it can cut through the murkiest of pluff mud.—Augusta Chronicle
Carries the rhythm of an old time ballad. It is clear Owens knows this land intimately, from the black mud sucking at footsteps to the taste of saltwater and the cry of seagulls.—David Joy, author of The Line That Held Us
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highly experienced Custom Empanelled Chartered Engineer in the field of International Business Advisory & Engineering, with over 28 years of expertise. He is an "Approved Valuer" by CBOT and is empanelled with top banks and an "Insurance Surveyor & Loss Assessor". He has been a visiting faculty member at renowned business schools & Chamber of Commerce in Pune for the past 14 years.
He has been actively involved in teaching and mentoring, contributing to the development of future professionals in the field. He runs an Advisory and Consulting firm in Pune that specialises in providing end-to-end International Business Solutions, including assisting with the setup of EOU & SEZ units, DGFT, Customs, DC Regulatory Compliances, Incentives & Reward Schemes, etc.
He has been actively involved in teaching and mentoring, contributing to the development of future professionals in the field. He runs an Advisory and Consulting firm in Pune that specialises in providing end-to-end International Business Solutions, including assisting with the setup of EOU & SEZ units, DGFT, Customs, DC Regulatory Compliances, Incentives & Reward Schemes, etc.
Publisher
CRTE Foundation (1 January 2022)
Language
English
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150 pages
ISBN-10
8195817459
ISBN-13
978-8195817450
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15 years and up
Country of Origin
India
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