In this tense psychological thriller, podcaster Alix Summers befriends her birthday twin Josie Fair, whose dark secrets unravel into a web of deception and danger.
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In this tense psychological thriller, podcaster Alix Summers befriends her birthday twin Josie Fair, whose dark secrets unravel into a web of deception and danger.
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Lisa Jewell returns with a scintillating new psychological thriller about a woman who finds herself the subject of her own popular true crime podcast.
Celebrating her forty-fifth birthday at her local pub, popular podcaster Alix Summers crosses paths with an unassuming woman called Josie Fair. Josie, it turns out, is also celebrating her forty-fifth birthday. They are, in fact, birthday twins.
A few days later, Alix and Josie bump into each other again, this time outside Alix’s childre...
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Sexual content
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References to sexual relationships including adult-minor dynamics and abuse, but no explicit on-page scenes. Central elements of grooming, pedophilia, and sexual abuse involving minors.
Violence & gore
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Depictions of murder, kidnapping, domestic violence, and stalking; not graphically detailed.
Profanity
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Occasional use of profanity and strong language.
Substance use
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Central themes of alcoholism and alcohol abuse, portrayed with addiction struggles.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult elements.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Minor exploration of social issues like victim-blaming and age of consent in abuse contexts.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Pervasive themes of child abuse, domestic violence, pedophilia, incest, and emotional trauma. Central elements of grooming, pedophilia, and sexual abuse involving minors.
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