Lucky
Lucky by Rachel Edwards, published by HarperCollins Publishers Limited on March 17, 2022, is a 320-page novel that delves into themes of race, power, and betrayal. The story follows Etta, who believes in her luck and dreams of marrying her partner, Ola, while saving for a home. However, her foray into online gambling leads to devastating losses, jeopardizing their future. As Etta seeks help from a new friend on the gambling site, the narrative explores the precarious nature of chance and the risks individuals take in pursuit of survival.
Readers will find a tense and twisty exploration of gambling addiction and its emotional ramifications. The book examines societal issues such as migration and the impact of online gambling, offering a deep dive into the choices that can alter lives. Lucky presents a compelling look at the intersection of personal ambition and the unpredictable twists of fate, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in psychological and domestic thrillers.
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A tense, twisty novel about race, power, betrayal, survival – and an addiction so compelling it threatens to destroy everything in its path
‘A fresh, exhilarating voice’ Adele Parks’Impossible to put down’ Louise Hare, author of This Lovely City
Etta believes she was born lucky. She believes that if she can save enough money, she and Ola can finally marry and buy a home. Willing to chance it all, she quietly begins to make money on an online gambling site – until she begins losing. Soon she has secretly lost their entire savings. Luckily, Etta has made a friend on the site, a friend who has recently won big. Perhaps she can persuade him to give her a loan, just until she wins the money back. What could possibly go wrong?
Lucky is about chance, fortune and twists of fate. It examines societal factors that can turn lives upside down: from the increasingly popular online gambling to migration and the movement of people. Ultimately, Lucky is a book that examines the risks we all take to survive.
This deep dive into gambling addiction packs a huge emotional punch. I devoured it’ Erin Kelly, author of He Said/She Said
‘Unbelievably tense and twisty – I loved it’ Laura Marshall, author of Friend Request
‘Timely, absorbing, unsettling and unflinching, with a dark, knowing wit. I’ve been thinking about it for days and I’ll be recommending it to everyone’ Caz Frear, author of Sweet Little Lies
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