# Ciphers

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- Book: [Ciphers](https://www.bookquiver.com/dawn-king/ciphers) ([Ciphers.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/dawn-king/ciphers.md))
- Authors: [Dawn King](https://www.bookquiver.com/dawn-king)
- Publisher: Theatre Communications Group
- ISBN: 978-18-4842-349-7
- Pages: 96
- Published: 2013-10-17
- Language: en_US
- Binding: Softcover

## Description

A smart and provocative thriller about spies, double agents, and the opaqueness of the human soul. A young woman is found dead. Her sister sets out to find out what happened - and stumbles into a world of secrets and subterfuge that makes her question who Justine really was. How well can you ever know someone who lies for a living? An Out of Joint, the Bush Theatre and Exeter Northcott Theatre co-production, Ciphers premiered at the Exeter Northcott Theatre in October 2013, directed by Blanche McIntyre, before embarking on a UK tour." An ingenious spy thriller... echoes of le Carré... the work of a natural dramatist who knows how to generate suspense." - Guardian" Intelligent and stylish... absorbing." - The TimesDawn King is an award-winning writer who works in theatre, radio and film. She is a member of the BBC Writersroom 10, and Playwright in Residence at the Finborough Theatre. Her play Foxfinder was the winner of the 2011 Papatango New Writing Competition; its subsequent production at the Finborough Theatre won her Most Promising Playwright at the 2012 Off-West End Awards, and was nominated for the James Tait Black Prizes' drama award.