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Melbourne writer Chloe Wilson debuts darkly comic novel about predatory morticians
Melbourne writer Chloe Wilson's satirical debut "The Thornbacks" follows two morticians who craft elaborate online dating schemes to drug and rob unsuspecting men. Gertie and Tabatha create a fake persona named Poppy, luring dates they spike with drinks before stealing worthless souvenirs. Wilson's darkly comic novel merges dual perspectives into one narrative voice while exploring female vanity and predatory behavior.
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