Stacking in Rivertown, a novel

Hauntingly erotic, Stacking in Rivertown plunges readers deep inside the mind of a woman struggling to survive a harrowing past. The housewife heroine loads her car with guns and sets of across country, frantic to escape her violent pimp from her days as a player in upscale BDSM prostitution and a horrific murder too terrible to remember. After several changes of identity, she ends up in San Francisco where she falls in love. But her past is never far behind, catching up with her in a terrifying and unforgettable climax.

Publishers Weekly "Brutal yet beautiful, this unflinching debut novel delves deep into the darkest realms of terror and abuse... Becca is a remarkable character, and Bell's impressionistic, fragnented narration allows her story to unfold as Becca herself recalls it. This disturbing, impressive novel introduces an urgent and powerful new voice."

Kirkus "A disturbing, often compelling first novel... Newcomer Bell creates an engaging and sympathetic character while skillfully exploring the nature of obsession and human need: a graphically violent but impressive debut."

Library Journal "unflinching first novel... will capture adventuresome readers with its gritty, vividly rendered prose."

Stacking in Rivertown

published by

Allen and Unwin in Australia

The Daily Times (Andre Hanson) "Bell is a capable writer. Her prose often seques into the most beautiful poetry, which creates a colourful and potent style... Those who dare will find it very satisfying." (February 2002)

Northern Gaurdian (Tracey Cook) "(Bell) writes with an original and crystal-clear voice that is not sullied... It is one hell of a ride."

Stacking in Rivertown

published by Modan

Israel, May 2002.