title: Dark Chapter
author:  Winnie M. Li 
description: <b>Outstanding praise for DARK CHAPTER</b><br /><b>Highly Commended for the CWA Debut Dagger<br /><br>Shortlisted for the Emma Humphreys Memorial Prize<br /><br>Shortlisted for the Pat Kavanagh Prize<br /><br>Runner-up in the SI Leeds Literary Prize</b><br><br /><br />"Highly recommended how circumstances and accident come together tragically. <b>--Joyce Carol Oates</b><br /><br />"Crime writers have long insisted that their genre tackles societal issues better than any other, and Winnie M Li proves that claim beyond a doubt. While the story centres around a horrific crime, it's the exploration of the aftermath and the cruelty of the justice system that sets this book apart. A fine debut from an exceptional talent, and an important study of the human cost of violence."<br /><b>-Stuart Neville, award-winning author of <i>The Ghosts of Belfast</i> and <i>So Say the Fallen</i></b><br /><br />"A gripping debut...Li does a fine job exploring how one incident can change the course of a life in this astute psychological study." <i><b>-Publishers Weekly</i></b><br /><br />"That Li was able to write this novel, as both personal catharsis and public service, speaks volumes about her inner strength. Li's novel is both a valuable social document and a riveting page-turner." <i><b>-Kirkus Reviews</i></b><br /><br />"What is striking about this acclaimed first novel is that not only is it based on an incident in the authors life, but the facility with which Li is able to intertwine the life stories of Vivian and Johnny, giving each substance and depth, sacrificing her own biases to create a clear sight line for the reader. Li skillfully compels the reader to examine life stories that have converged through a nightmarish act of violence." <i><b>-Library Journal</i>(Starred Review)</b><br /><br />"A great, difficult, and important read. <b>-Book Riot</b><br /><br />A riveting, highly empathetic read. <b>-Seattle Review of Books</b><br /><br />"This debut, based on true events, is a thoughtful, empathetic portrayal of the challenges rape victims face when seeking justice." <i><b>-Booklist</i></b><br /><br />"A heart-wrenching depiction of a dreadful crime and its horrifying aftermath. Brave, raw and strikingly original, it is a story that will resonate for many years." <i><b>-Daily Mail</i> (UK)</b><br /><br />"Deftly written, pacey and unflinching, I could not put it down. Winnie Li is a rare talent with an explosive and timely story. Do not miss it."<br /><b>-Marti Leimbach, bestselling author of <i>Age of Consent</i></b><br /><br />"I was totally gripped from the start. Dark Chapter is a brave book, and heart wrenching in places but essential in helping to break down the silence that surrounds rape in our society. Not only a beautiful book, but a very important one too."<br /><b>-Madeleine Black, author of <i>Unbroken</i></b><br /><br />"An important and moving book."<br /><b>Cathy Rentzenbrink, bestselling author of <i>The Last Act of Love</i></b><br /><br />"A fascinating book, which takes an unflinching look at reality of sexual violence. I found myself asking hard questions about society and relationships, but above all I was gripped by the brilliant and complex narrative. I have never found myself rooting for a heroine with more urgency than in <i>Dark Chapter</i>"<br /><b>-Kate Rhodes, bestselling author of <i>Blood Symmetry</i></b><br /><br />"Lyrical, haunting and hypnotic. Winnie Li yanks us into the abyss, luring us to confront the complexities of our humanity before expertly pulling us out. An important novel."<br /><b>-Irenosen Okojie, Betty Trask Award winning author of <i>Butterfly Fish</i></b>
zlib_text: T H E  L O S T  S L I P P E R
  
  A L E X A  R I L E Y
  
  Contents
  The Lost Slipper
  Copyright
  Dedication
  Prologue
  Prologue
  Chapter 1
  Chapter 2
  Chapter 3
  Chapter 4
  Chapter 5
  Chapter 6
  Chapter 7
  Chapter 8
  Chapter 9
  Chapter 10
  Chapter 11
  Chapter 12
  Chapter 13
  Chapter 14
  Chapter 15
  Chapter 16
  Epilogue
  GET YOUR SHIFT TOGETHER
  Chapter 1
  Also by Alexa Riley
  Stalk the Author
  
  The first time Stone saw Winnie, she was alone in the woods with no memory of where she came from.
  With one look, he knew something was different. When she finally came of age and her mating heat kicked in, he realized
  that she had always been the one.
  Sent to live with a strange family, Winnie was forced to deal with the hateful treatment of her stepmother and stepsisters.
  Mating the alpha changed that.
  But when her past comes back to find her, will the heat last after the clock strikes midnight?
  Warning: This shifter fairy tale is meant to be enjoyed by only those who love this kind of adorable stuff. Think you've got what
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