As the sun rises over an idyllic Greek island, Carla Finch lies dead on a lonely road. Only her friend Helen is with her, and only Helen knows how Carla died. From the start their alliance was based on make-believe and lies, and now Helen is unable to break the cycle, even in the face of catastrophe.
Carrying her dark secret back to England, Helen is haunted by tragedy and remorse. As she struggles to rebuild her life a web of mysterious events, as well as her obsessive guilt, draws her to the centre of her dead friend's world - and above all to Daniel, the man Carla loved.
Dangerously exposing herself to her friends' husband, children and friends, she is unable to stop herself from following Carla's footsteps, enchanted by the secrets they hold.
When a figure from the island lands on her doorstep with some uncomfortable questions, Helen is forced to confront the truth. But in a world where reality and fantasy are becoming more entangled and blurred than ever, can Helen trust her own judgement? What really happened that hot, balmy night when Carla lost her life?
Written in prose that is taut and compelling, filled with twists, turns and mind games that will leave you reeling, 'Improvising Carla' is a gripping and intricately detailed psychological thriller.
