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4.5
Chris Whitaker
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of We Begin at the End comes a soaring thriller and an epic love story that “hits like a sledgehammer . . . an absolutely must-read novel” (Gillian Flynn, author of Gone Girl).Read with Jenna Book Club Pick as Featured on Today The Boston Globe’s #1 Thriller/Mystery of 2024 So FarA Best Book of the Year: Washington Post, She Reads, Kirkus Reviews“Kept me frantically turning the pages and somehow made me cry at the end . . . Brava!”—Kristin Hannah, author of The Women“Melds tense suspense with a powerful exploration of devotion, obsession, and love.”—People (Best New Books)1975 is a time of change in America. The Vietnam War is ending. Muhammad Ali is fighting Joe Frazier. And in the smalltown of Monta Clare, Missouri, girls are disappearing.When the daughter of a wealthy family is targeted, the most unlikely hero emerges—Patch, a local boy, who saves the girl, and, in doing so, leaves heartache in his wake.Patch and those who love him soon discover that the line between triumph and tragedy has never been finer. And that their search for answers will lead them to truths that could mean losing one another.A missing person mystery, a serial killer thriller, a love story, a unique twist on each, Chris Whitaker has written a novel about what lurks in the shadows of obsession and the blinding light of hope.
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Author
Chris Whitaker
Pages
608
Publisher
Crown
Published Date
2024-06-25
ISBN
0593798872 9780593798874
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"A beautiful story of love and friendship. In the pursuit of justice and a promise made, two young friends embark on a journey that would span many years. Many times, they found each other on opposite sides to get to the truth. "
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Sandy Lopez
"Fantastic book that brings the reader through decades of heartache. The ending is incredible. "
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Heidi Oneil
"Really good book—an emotional roller coaster. It is a little wordy, but once you get the hang of it, it’s hard to put down. Loved it. "
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Katy Harkins
"Such a beautiful book about resiliency and loyalty and love juxtaposed against darkness and evil and pain. "
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Katie Beth McCarthy
"I really enjoyed this book and the ride it took me on, loved how we followed the characters from children to adults."
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Emily Power
"DNF<br/>I really hate giving up on a book but my TBR is too long to continue this story. It is dragging and I’m throwing in the towel. Maybe I will finish it at a later date."
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Kristy West
"Great story covering a lifetime of adventure and heartache "
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Kristine gonyon
"I went into this book not knowing what it was about and am now bereft it is over. A beautifully written book that had me ignoring tasks, to get back to finish it while simultaneously mourning the fact it was going to end."
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Sunshine Mulligan
"Did not care for it at all. Everyone seems to love this book, but I didn’t. Lol I thought it was boring, and dragged on… I had to read it for book club and I was like the only one who didn’t like it "
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Natalie RojaSamuelsen
"One of the best books I’ve read in a long time. Emotionally complex in a way that is all too real. "
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Bailey Coleman