Our Score: ★★★★★★★★✩✩
GENRE: Thriller, Mystery
Selected by Emma - November 2008
SYNOPSIS:
Fourteen-year-old Cynthia Bigge woke one morning to discover that her entire family, mother, father, brother had vanished. No note, no trace, no return. Ever. Now, twenty-five years later, she'll learn the devastating truth
Sometimes better not to know. . .
Cynthia is happily married with a young daughter, a new family. But the story of her old family isn't over. A strange car in the neighbourhood, untraceable phone calls, ominous gifts, someone has returned to her hometown to finish what was started twenty-five years ago. And no one's innocence is guaranteed, not even her own. By the time Cynthia discovers her killer's shocking identity, it will again be too late . . . even for goodbye.
(Synopsis taken from Goodreads)
STORY BEHIND THE BOOK:
Emma:
I chose this book because I was hook by the front cover and synopsis alone. How can an entire family be gone without a trace?!
LINKS: http://www.caledon.library.on.ca/uploads/userfiles/files/the%20accident.pdf
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REVIEW:
Gemma's Thoughts:
This was a gripping read right from the opening pages to the end. It was definitely a page-turner and I thoroughly enjoy it. However, my one criticism was the ending. It was all too far fetched and actually had me laughing with the ridiculousness of it. Nevertheless, I would recommend it as a quick, easy holiday read and would choose another novel from this author.
Emma's Thoughts:
It was a great read, gripping story and a BookCosy book I have recommended to many others. Linwood Barclay has become a household name within the book club and a few of us have gone on to read many more of his books!
THE SCORES:
Emma: 8
Gemma: 7
Maria: 9
Nic: 9
Sandra: 9
Average 8
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