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Helen FitzGerald Helen FitzGerald i(A113766 works by)
Born: Established: 1966 ;
Gender: Female
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Helen FitzGerald grew up in the small town of Kilmore, Victoria, and studied English and History at the University of Melbourne. After travelling in India and London, FitzGerald studied a Diploma and Masters in Social Work at Glasgow University. FitzGerald has worked as a probation and parole officer, most notably for Glasgow's Barlinnie Prison.

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y separately published work icon Worst Case Scenario Mulgrave : Affirm Press , 2019 19466038 2019 single work novel crime 'Mary Shields is a moody, acerbic probation offer, dealing with some of Glasgow’s worst cases, and her job is on the line.

'Liam Macdowall was imprisoned for murdering his wife, and he’s published a series of letters to the dead woman, in a book that makes him an unlikely hero – and a poster boy for Men’s Rights activists.

'Liam is released on licence into Mary’s care, but things are far from simple. Mary develops a poisonous obsession with Liam and his world, and when her son and Liam’s daughter form a relationship, Mary will stop at nothing to impose her own brand of justice … with devastating consequences.

'A heart-pounding, relentless and chilling psychological thriller, rich with deliciously dark and unapologetic humour, Worst Case Scenario is also a perceptive, tragic and hugely relevant book by one of the most exciting names in crime fiction.' (Publication summary)
2019 longlisted Davitt Award — Best Adult Crime Novel
y separately published work icon The Exit Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2015 8361497 2015 single work novel thriller

'Some people love goodbyes...

'23-year-old Catherine is mainly interested in Facebook and flirting, but she reluctantly takes a job at a local care home after her mother puts her foot down - and soon discovers that her new workplace contains many secrets.

'One of the residents at the home, 82-year-old Rose, is convinced that something sinister is going on in Room 7 and that her own life is under threat. But Rose has dementia - so what does she actually know, and who would believe her anyway?

'As Catherine starts investigating Rose's allegations, terrible revelations surface about everyone involved. Can Catherine find out what's really going on before it's too late?' (Publication summary)
2016 longlisted Davitt Award — Best Adult Crime Novel
y separately published work icon The Donor London : Faber , 2011 Z1873859 2011 single work novel 'Will's 47. His wife bailed out when the twins were in nappies and hasn't been seen since. He coped OK by himself at first, giving Georgie and Kay all the love he could, working in a boring admin job to support them. Just after the twins turn sixteen, Georgie suffers kidney failure and is placed on dialysis. Her type is rare, and Will immediately offers to donate an organ. Without a transplant, she would probably never see adulthood. So far so good. But then Kay gets sick. She's also sixteen. Just as precious. Her kidney type just as rare. Time is critical, and he has to make a decision. Should he buy a kidney - be an organ tourist? Should he save one child? If so, which one? Should he sacrifice himself? Or is there a fourth solution - one so terrible it has never even crossed his mind?' (From the publisher's website.)
2012 shortlisted Davitt Award — Best Adult Crime Novel
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