Coffee Break with Kia Abdullah: What Happens In The Dark

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In this episode of 'Coffee Break', bestselling and award winning author of 'Take It Back', 'Truth Be Told', 'Next of Kin' and 'Those People Next Door', Kia Abdullah joins me to talk about her new book, What Happens In the Dark.

With her trademark twists and meticulous plotting, this novel delivers both a page-turning thriller and a thought-provoking exploration of justice. Discover why readers and fellow authors alike find themselves messaging Kia Abdullah after finishing her books, desperate to discuss the shocking revelations that leave them reeling.

What Happens In the Dark

Lily and Safa were best friends growing up. Now, Lily is the nation’s favourite breakfast TV presenter and Safa, once a renowned journalist, is reeling from a recent fall from grace.

When news breaks about suspicious bruises on Lily’s body, Safa attempts to rekindle their old friendship. But Lily claims the bruises are nothing to worry about.

And then one night the police are called to Lily’s home. Lily is strangely calm – and a body lies dead at her feet.

Lily pleads not guilty, and then says nothing more. Driven by her desire to give a voice to all victims, Safa begins her own investigation into what happened that night.

But Safa is not prepared for what her quest for justice will uncover …

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Capitole

1. Introduction to Coffee Break format (00:00:00)

2. Kia introduces "What Happens in the Dark" (00:06:08)

3. Character development and writing process (00:15:31)

4. Research findings on women of color (00:26:29)

5. The challenges of plotting versus pantsing (00:29:44)

6. Safa returns: Plans for the next book (00:39:32)