"Powerful and intricately nuanced, Lay Your Body Down is the kind of reading experience that stays with you long after the final page. Amy Suiter Clarke has created a novel as thought-provoking as it is propulsive. With a carefully winding plot and incisive commentary on religion, community, autonomy, and the long reach of the past, this story is perfect for book clubs, because it inspires so many conversations. A truly stunning sophomore novel." — Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, author of The Girls Are All So Nice Here
“Propulsive . . . Not only is the book difficult to put down, it’s also an adroit exploration of the ethical quandaries of true crime storytelling, particularly in podcasts.” — New York Times Book Review on Girl, 11
“In this remarkable debut, Amy Suiter Clarke weaves together narratives from a true crime podcaster’s real life and her broadcasts as she tracks down a serial killer who may have returned after years of lying in wait. This compelling and skillfully crafted story will keep readers glued to the pages. Girl, 11 is current, twisty, and utterly irresistible!” — Wendy Walker, bestselling author of Don’t Look for Me
“Clarke deftly moves the narrative using transcripts of Elle’s podcasts, recordings of her thoughts that never air, and her actions outside the recording studio. This one is not-put-downable.” — St. Paul Pioneer Press on Girl, 11
“A masterful narrative . . . Elle’s remarkable poise throughout is a credit to Clarke’s style and makes her a highly engaging character. Perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter and Meg Gardiner.” — Booklist on Girl, 11
“Clarke’s nuanced narrative will keep readers hooked.” — Publishers Weekly on Girl, 11
“A masterful, heart-pounding suspense that ushers in an astonishing new voice in crime fiction.” — Samantha M. Bailey, internationally best-selling author of Woman on the Edge on Girl, 11
