Thorn

A Gripping Tale of Obsession and Revenge

Thorn by Vena Cork, published in 2004 by Headline, is a taut psychological thriller that explores the fine line between admiration and obsession. With sharp prose and a steadily building sense of dread, Cork delivers a debut novel that keeps readers guessing until the final page.

When the Past Refuses to Stay Buried

Miranda, a widow trying to rebuild her life, lives quietly in North London with her daughter. But her world begins to unravel when a former student—clever, intense, and dangerously fixated—reappears in her life. What begins as flattery soon escalates into something far more sinister, as Miranda realizes she is being drawn into a terrifying game she cannot control.

Sophisticated, Chilling, and Unpredictable

Cork masterfully crafts a psychological portrait of a woman under siege and a mind slowly unraveling. Thorn is not just a story of stalking—it’s a study of guilt, vulnerability, and the damage that secrets can inflict when they’re left to fester.

Perfect for Fans of Domestic Noir and Tense Thrillers

If you enjoy tightly wound narratives with complex characters and creeping suspense, Thorn will deliver a chilling and thought-provoking reading experience.