Piecing together a psychological puzzle from her past, Camille begins to identify with the young victims a bit too closely. WICKED above her hipbone, GIRL across her heart Words are like a road map to reporter Camille Preaker’s troubled past. As she searches for clues, Camille reunites with her estranged family - overbearing mother Adora, stepfather Alan Crellin, and half sister Amma - which rekindles traumatic childhood memories, including the death of her younger sister. Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn - Excerpt - Free download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. Two girls are missing, one of whom was found dead and presumed murdered. Sharp Objects (Sharp Objects: A Novel) Paperback Jby Gillian Flynn (Author) 59,945 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle 11. Based on the debut novel of the same name by writer Gillian Flynn ('Gone Girl'), the eight-episode series 'Sharp Objects' stars Amy Adams, in her first major role on the small screen, as reporter Camille Preaker, who returns to her small hometown to investigate mysterious, unsolved crimes.