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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.

Impossible Causes

  • Julie Mayhew

    The Crucible meets The Craft in this brilliantly dark thriller about isolated communities, rumours and suspicion that examines the consequences of silence kept at young women's expense

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    Czech, Italian
  • Book Details

    Imprint: Raven Books
    Publication date: 17/10/2019
    Format: 234 x 153 mm | 432 pages
  • About the Author

    Julie is an actress turned writer. She is an award-winning novelist, an award-nominated radio dramatist and has written short stories and stage plays to critical acclaim. As a participant in the BFI Network x BAFTA Crew scheme, she also writes and directs for the screen.

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