Chris Whitaker is an acclaimed author whose work delves into the complexities of human relationships and moral ambiguity. His writing is characterized by a sharp insight into the darker aspects of human nature and compelling storytelling. Whitaker masterfully builds suspense and explores the consequences of his characters' actions, offering readers an engaging and thought-provoking experience. His literary style is marked by a raw honesty and an ability to capture the fragility of human existence.
A gripping narrative unfolds around a man's obsession with locating a missing woman, intertwining his quest with that of an FBI agent who may share a deeper fixation on the case. As their paths converge, the story delves into themes of obsession, mystery, and the lengths one will go to uncover the truth. The tension escalates as both characters navigate their intertwined fates, leading to unexpected revelations and a thrilling exploration of human desire and determination.
Like Star Radley, his ex-girlfriend, and sister of the girl he killed.Duchess Radley, Star's thirteen-year-old daughter, is part-carer, part-protector to her younger brother, Robin - and to her deeply troubled mother.
For fans of The Roanoke Girls and Fargo, All the Wicked Girls is a gripping
crime novel with a huge heart from an exceptional talent. 'A very real, very
rare talent' SARAH HILARY 'Wonderful' M. R. CAREY 'Amazing' LISA HALL
'Gripping and heartbreaking' DEBORAH O'CONNOR 'Phenomenal' JO SPAIN 'Stunning'
MICHELLE DAVIS 'Remarkable' MIKE THOMAS
What would you do if you knew the world was going to be destroyed by a huge
asteroid in one month? With teachers losing control of their students and
themselves, and the end rushing toward all of them, it leaves everyone facing
the answer to one, simple question...
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD • 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 Far A 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.
