What they do in the dark – Amanda Coe

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What They Do in the Dark by Amanda Coe is a haunting and heart-wrenching novel that explores the lives of two very different ten-year-old girls, Gemma and Pauline, growing up in a tough Yorkshire town in the 1970s. Gemma, spoiled but emotionally neglected, seems to have it all, while Pauline, semi-feral and neglected, yearns for the simple comforts of Gemma’s life. Both girls are searching for escape and meaning in their worlds, and their paths cross in the wake of a child television star, Lallie, filming in their town. What begins as a dream for the girls turns into a nightmare, as the power dynamics between them and the adults in their lives begin to unravel, leading to shocking and tragic consequences. This novel pulls readers into a dark and disturbing journey, with an unforgettable and devastating climax.