The Distance

Helen Giltrow’s ultra-contemporary thriller “The Distance” blends aspects of national security, espionage, and criminality in a modern environment. The exquisite London socialite Charlotte Alton, who leads a double life, is introduced in the book. She assumes the identity of Karla,

a fixer who specializes in fabricating and erasing identities and can completely obscure any criminal’s trail, behind the locked doors of her slick, guarded apartment. Few people worldwide are aware of her secret. In her first book, Helen Giltrow tells a suspenseful story of mystery, deceit, and huge risks.