Kathleen Barber – författare

Any girl would kill to be a Gamma."Barber and Shaienne's juicy, sexy, vicious collab is like America's Next Top Model stitched with The Art of War. You'll be equally riveted by the reality TV-level drama and the raw authenticity of the characters in this sure-to-go-viral sorority rush thriller." - Layne Fargo, bestselling author of The Favorites and They Never LearnBeing a Gamma at Southern State University means belonging to the most desirable, exclusive sisterhood there is. For Ava, it means even more-it's the last connection she has to her beloved late mother, and she'll do anything to wear the Gamma letters. But the Gammas didn't become the best house on campus by letting just anyone in, and every prospective pledge is expected to earn her spot. As president, Madison is the ultimate gatekeeper, and she has a special test for Ava. Rival sorority Theta is nipping at the Gammas' heels for the top spot on campus, and president Shay is proud they've gotten there by rising above the hyper-competitive gamesmanship that consumes other houses. She knows she's made some enemies in her quest to change the Greek system from the inside, but she can't imagine the depth of Madison's resentment for her ... or how far Ava will go to become a Gamma. The sisterhood, the parties, the elite status-and the connection to her mother-are what Ava has always wanted, but she never guessed the cost of membership would be so high. Three women, two houses, one dead body: rush has never been this messy.

I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough . . . a terrific debut'' – Jenny Blackhurst, author of Before I Let You In. The only thing more dangerous than a lie . . . is the truth.When a family man is killed at point blank range in his home, it shakes a sleepy town to its core. The murder is a strange, horrifying crime but for the authorities it’s an open-and-shut case.Ten years on, the victim’s daughter, Josie, has started afresh in New York – far from the tragic events that blew her family apart. No-one knows the truth about her previous life, not even her fiancé.Investigative journalist Poppy is convinced the wrong man is in jail for the murder and she’s determined to prove it. What starts off as a true-crime podcast snowballs into a national phenomenon and everyone has an opinion on the case. Poppy’s relentless pursuit of the truth threatens to expose old secrets. Josie realizes that her father’s murder could have consequences more devastating than she had ever imagined.Are You Sleeping is a gripping debut psychological thriller from Kathleen Barber for fans of Serial, Disclaimer and Luckiest Girl Alive. Oscar winner Octavia Spencer will be starring in the TV adaptation, produced by Reese Witherspoon.