Rock Paper Scissors (novel)

Rock Paper Scissors is a novel by Alice Feeney, published in 2021. It is a psychological thriller centered on a couple, Adam and Amelia Wright, who are struggling to save their marriage. As a last-ditch effort, Amelia wins a weekend getaway to a remote church in the Scottish Highlands for them.

The narrative alternates between Amelia's letters to Adam, which she writes every anniversary but never delivers, revealing the secrets and resentments festering in their relationship, and Adam's present-day perspective during the trip. Adam suffers from face blindness (prosopagnosia), making it difficult for him to recognize people, including his own wife, adding a layer of complexity and suspicion to the plot.

Throughout the weekend, strange and unsettling events occur, hinting at a darker presence in the church and further straining the already fragile bond between Adam and Amelia. The novel explores themes of infidelity, secrets, revenge, and the devastating consequences of unresolved trauma. The game "Rock Paper Scissors" serves as a symbolic motif throughout the story, representing the power dynamics and unpredictable nature of the couple's relationship. The story builds to a climax with twists and turns, ultimately revealing the truth behind their troubled marriage and the identity of those manipulating them.