Stacking in Rivertown

'Dares to teeter on the edge between pleasure and pain' -Weekend Australian 'This unflinching debut novel delves deep into the darkest realms of terror' -Publishers Weekly Brilliant and brutal, Stacking in Rivertown is a masterful work of suspense that introduces an urgent and powerful new voice. Beth, who once specialised in sado-masochistic 'plays' for wealthy clients, is now finally learning to relax and enjoy her success as a bestselling writer. She has at last achieved the well-adjusted life she always wanted; it almost seems too good to be true. And it is. Beneath her thin veneer of normalcy lies a terrifying history of sadism, sexual torture, tragic violence, and a single, long-buried secret that could destroy her. As Beth flees for her life, fighting to recapture the past, gain her revenge, and somehow learn to love without pain, Stacking in Rivertown keeps its readers hurtling towards a terrifying and unforgettable climax. Barbara Bell is a writer and composer. She lives in the United States.