Every Secret Thing (novel)

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First edition (publ. William Morrow)

Every Secret Thing is a 2004 crime novel written by Laura Lippman in 2003. [1]

Contents

Awards

Film adaptation

Deadline reported on August 10, 2010 that actress Frances McDormand has bought the rights of the 2004 crime novel Every Secret Thing written by Laura Lippman, she'll produce the film with her partner Anthony Bregman. [4] On July 31, 2012 Variety posted the news that Nicole Holofcener has written the script for the film and Amy J. Berg is set to direct the film to make her directorial debut. [5] It was released on April 20, 2014.

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References

  1. "Author Laura Lippman Takes a Break From Heroine Tess Monaghan With Every Secret Thing, "The Most Hard-Boiled Book to Ever Begin With A Barbie Doll."". citypaper.com. August 20, 2003. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
  2. Wright, Lance. "The Anthony Awards". Crime Fiction Awards. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
  3. Wright, Lance. "The Barry Awards". Crime Fiction Awards. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
  4. "Frances McDormand Playing Producer Role". deadline.com. August 10, 2010. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
  5. "'West of Memphis' helmer to adapt 'Secret Thing'". variety.com. July 31, 2012. Retrieved 12 August 2013.