The Usual Desire to Kill, Hardback

A wry, propulsive, exquisitely observed debut about a singularly eccentric family and the sibling rivalry, generational divides, and long-buried secrets that shape them. This is an extraordinary novel from a seasoned playwright with a flare for dialogue and, in the end, immense empathy for the mysterious intimacies of marriage, family, and love.

• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd
• Author(s): Camilla Barnes
• Number of pages: 256
• Publication date: 2025
• Dimensions: 224 x 145 x 24
• Cover type: Hardback