{"product_id":"black-chalk-paperback","title":"Black Chalk - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChristopher J. Yates\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"This is the smart summer thriller you've been waiting for.\"--NPR's \u003ci\u003eAll Things Considered\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNAMED A MUST READ BY \u003ci\u003eTHE BOSTON GLOBE, \u003c\/i\u003eBBC.COM\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003eAND \u003ci\u003eNEW YORK POST\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY \u003ci\u003eNPR \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA compulsively readable psychological thriller set in New York and at Oxford University in which a group of six students play an elaborate game of dares and consequences with tragic result \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt was only ever meant to be a game played by six best friends in their first year at Oxford University; a game of consequences, silly forfeits, and childish dares. But then the game changed: The stakes grew higher and the dares more personal and more humiliating, finally evolving into a vicious struggle with unpredictable and tragic results. Now, fourteen years later, the remaining players must meet again for the final round. Who knows better than your best friends what would break you? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA gripping psychological thriller partly inspired by the author's own time at Oxford University, \u003ci\u003eBlack Chalk \u003c\/i\u003eis perfect for fans of the high tension and expert pacing of \u003ci\u003eThe Secret History\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Bellwether Revivals\u003c\/i\u003e. Christopher J. Yates' background in puzzle writing and setting can clearly be seen in the plotting of this clever, tricky book that will keep you guessing to the very end.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHRISTOPHER J. YATES\u003c\/b\u003e was born and raised in Kent and studied law at Oxford University before working as a puzzle editor in London. He now lives in New York City with his wife and dog. \u003ci\u003eBlack Chalk\u003c\/i\u003e is his debut novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.2 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 04, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772605202720,"sku":"9781250075550","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/2343988a9eae7a630d00b5ba3492922f.webp?v=1780409385","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/black-chalk-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}