{"title":"Ajay Close","description":"\u003cp\u003eDelve into the captivating world of Ajay Close, a distinguished author whose works are renowned in the \u003cem\u003eCrime \u0026amp; Thriller\u003c\/em\u003e genre. Explore gripping narratives that keep readers on the edge of their seats, highlighted by the intense and thought-provoking novel, \u003cstrong\u003eWhat Doesn't Kill Us\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAjay Close expertly crafts stories that explore the darker shades of human nature, weaving plots filled with suspense, intrigue, and psychological depth. Her books challenge readers to question the boundaries between right and wrong, often spotlighting the complexities of human relationships and societal expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re an avid crime novel enthusiast or new to the genre, Close’s works promise an enthralling reading experience. Discover her collection today and immerse yourself in stories that leave a lasting impact.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"what-doesnt-kill-us-by-ajay-close-9781913393960","title":"What Doesn't Kill Us","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA killer stalks the streets of Leeds, a city in England's industrial north. Every man is a suspect. Every woman is at risk. But in a house on Cleopatra Street, women are fighting back.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the eve of the 1980s. Police officer Liz Seeley joins the squad investigating the murders. With a violent boyfriend at home and male chauvinist pigs at work, she is drawn to a feminist collective led by the militant and uncompromising Rowena. There she meets Charmaine—young, Black, artistic, and fighting discrimination on two fronts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the list of victims grows and police fail to catch the killer, women are too terrified to go out after dark. To the feminists, the Butcher is a symptom of wider misogyny. Their anger finds an outlet in violence, and Liz is torn between loyalty to them and her colleagues and job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this novel based on the true events of the Yorkshire Ripper murders and the feminist arson campaign it triggered targeting porn outlets, Ajay Close combines the tension of a police procedural with the power and passion of the Women's Lib movement. By turns emotional, action-packed, and darkly funny, \u003cem\u003eWhat Doesn't Kill Us\u003c\/em\u003e reveals just how much the world has changed since the 1970s—and how much it hasn't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46843197718764,"sku":"9781913393960","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6608093482869.jpg?v=1758789737"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/ajay-close.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}