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Threads
In a moment of fury, the goddess Atropos cuts the thread of life of Moira's baby and refuses to end Paul's life even though he is terminally ill, but actions have repercussions.
While Moira tries to avoid grief by running away from the past and Paul seeks to make the most of his reprieve in ways that annoy his wife and amuse his son, Atropos must evade the wrath of Zeus and endeavour to put things right.
As they all find ways to come to terms with their fate, they discover a great deal about themselves, about life and about what death might mean.
While Moira tries to avoid grief by running away from the past and Paul seeks to make the most of his reprieve in ways that annoy his wife and amuse his son, Atropos must evade the wrath of Zeus and endeavour to put things right.
As they all find ways to come to terms with their fate, they discover a great deal about themselves, about life and about what death might mean.
284 pages, Paperback
Published March 12, 2025
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Susan Wright
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February 3, 2026
‘Threads’ is a remarkable debut novel from Susan Wright - a book which defies genre. At the core of the story is a young lonely girl Moira, who has just lost her baby and seeks refuge in the home of Nancy, a stranger who provides the love and care which Moira’s life has been lacking. But events outside Moira’s control have determined her circumstance, namely the interference of Atropos, one of three sisters who hold fate in their hands, who has not only determined that Moira’s baby will die, but refuses to end Paul’s life, even though he is terminally ill.
The story is framed by Atropos and her three sisters – all goddesses living in a parallel universe with the power to determine the fate of humans and chapters alternate between Atropos in particular and a handful of humans. The characters are well drawn, in particular, the wise and warm Nancy who could read signs and the cold-hearted Candace, married to Paul but failing to provide emotional end of life care for him. Then there is the angry teenager Jack Paul’s son.
The story raises questions about the quality of relationships, in particular those on the cusp of adulthood and those at the end of life. A thought-provoking novel, rich in symbolism and myth, this is a book about self-discovery. And if you love cats – prepare to be amused and delighted!
The story is framed by Atropos and her three sisters – all goddesses living in a parallel universe with the power to determine the fate of humans and chapters alternate between Atropos in particular and a handful of humans. The characters are well drawn, in particular, the wise and warm Nancy who could read signs and the cold-hearted Candace, married to Paul but failing to provide emotional end of life care for him. Then there is the angry teenager Jack Paul’s son.
The story raises questions about the quality of relationships, in particular those on the cusp of adulthood and those at the end of life. A thought-provoking novel, rich in symbolism and myth, this is a book about self-discovery. And if you love cats – prepare to be amused and delighted!
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