Make Me Clean
from the #1 ebook bestselling author of Call Me Mummy
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4.0 • 1 Rating
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Publisher Description
'Moving, dramatic and darkly humorous' - DAILY MAIL
'Brings a whole new meaning to domestic noir' - THE TIMES
'Funny, grim and very touching' - HARRIET TYCE
She will leave your surfaces sparkling.
But she may well leave you dead...
Maria is a good woman and a good cleaner. She cleans for Elsie, the funny old bird who's losing her marbles, with the terrible husband. She cleans for Brian, the sweet man with the terrible boss. She cleans for the mysterious Mr Balogan with the terrible neighbours. But if you're thinking of hiring her, you should probably know that Maria might have killed the terrible husband, the terrible boss and the terrible neighbours. She may also have murdered the man she loved.
She didn't set out to kill anyone, of course, but her clients have hired her to clean up their lives, and she takes her job seriously - not to mention how much happier they all are now. The trouble is, murder can't be washed out. You can only sweep it under the carpet and pray no one looks too closely...
Darkly funny and completely gripping from the first page to the last, Make Me Clean is one thriller you won't be able to scrub from your mind. Perfect for fans of Harriet Tyce, Fiona Cummins and My Sister the Serial Killer.
Customer Reviews
Gripping & Unusual
Drawn to an interesting premise, Tina Baker's "Make Me Clean" did not disappoint! Maria, the protagonist, is complex and full of contradictions. I felt uncertain of my feelings towards her as the author skillfully lures you into her world etched with trauma, loss and survival. You sometimes feel sorry for her as her past is unearthed, but anxiety and weariness strike when goriness comes to the fore. Certain moments appear monotonous, but this gives insight into how weary Maria is. There is a beautiful flip between past and present moments that flow well in the novel. All supporting characters, aside from Elsie, have shades of grey that complement this well-thought-out plot. I'm glad I picked up this book. Don't skip this one if you're looking for a domestic/psychological thriller infused with dark humour.
Thank you to NetGalley and Viper Books for providing me with an ARC. This honest review is left voluntarily.