Madwoman

An addictive literary thriller from a breakout new voice

'Chelsea Bieker breathes thrilling, risky energy into the familiar trope of the madwoman. . . A well-paced and absorbing page-turner.' New York Times

CLOVE HAS BUILT HER DREAM LIFE. IT'S ABOUT TO COME CRASHING DOWN.

Everything appears to be going pretty well for Clove. She's built a stable family home in Portland, she has a handsome husband who encourages her to pursue her dream of writing, and her two kids are pretty adorable. Sure, she dabbles in a low-level shopping addiction and is racking up a not-so-funny amount of credit card debt, but who doesn't have a vice or two?

But when a letter arrives from a women's prison in California, Clove's past comes hurtling into her new life. Soon, she is caught up in a dangerous game of cat and mouse as she desperately tries to outrun her worst experiences.

Raw and hilarious, Madwoman is a story about resilience, courage, and one woman's refusal to be defined by a past she would rather forget.

'A truly stunning read - this is my book of the year.' Ella Berman

A Time Magazine 'Most Anticipated Book of Fall 2024'