Furious Violet: A Novel by Sarai Walker | Women's Literary Fiction | Hardcover

From the author of the bestselling phenomenon Dietland comes Furious Violet, a razor-sharp, subversive thriller about motherhood, obsession, and the stories we tell ourselves to survive. Praised as 'outrageously entertaining' by The New York Times, this novel is a gripping exploration of fame, legacy, and the blurred lines between reality and the mind.

About the Book:

Violet “West” Shelley, a crime journalist and daughter of a renowned feminist poet, retreats to her Colorado hometown to complete a book on a serial killer known as the Crying Killer. Her quest for solitude is shattered when a relentless stalker emerges, claiming West is their mother. As threatening messages escalate and her life unravels, West is pulled into a chilling psychological web where the boundaries of fiction and reality collapse, forcing her to question her own sanity.

Key Themes:

• Motherhood and obsession
• Fame and legacy
• Psychological thrillers
• The nature of truth and fiction
• Female identity and survival

Specifications:

• Author: Sarai Walker
• Binding: Hardcover
• Publisher: Harper
• Publication Date: September 10, 2026
• Language: English
• Page Count: 352 pages
• Dimensions: 15.24 x 2.64 x 22.86 cm
• Weight: 492 g
• ISBN-10: 0063437872
• ISBN-13: 978-0063437876

Furious Violet is a provocative and unforgettable psychological thrill ride, delivering a damaged, defiant, and utterly memorable heroine.