Emma Flint
1 SeriesEmma Flint is an English author known for her crime fiction, particularly her debut novel, "Little Deaths." Growing up in Newcastle, England, she has been writing since childhood and has a deep interest in true crime and historical figures. Her work skillfully combines these passions, showcasing her expertise in both areas.
In Emma Flint's standalone novel "Little Deaths," set in 1965 Queens, New York, single mother Ruth Malone wakes to find her children, Frankie Jr. and Cindy, missing. Cindy's strangled body is discovered later that day, followed by Frankie Jr.'s decomposing body ten days later. As police investigate, Ruth's personal life—marked by alcohol and numerous male contacts—leads them to suspect her of the murders. Rookie tabloid reporter Pete Wonicke, assigned to cover the case, becomes obsessed with Ruth and begins to question her guilt. The novel explores whether Ruth is a murderer, a victim of circumstance, or if a more sinister force is at play.
