Search - No Time for Goodbye

This is one of the most suspenseful books I have ever read. It grabbed me from the first paragraph and didn't let go. The story revolves around a 14 year old girl who wakes up one day to find her mother, father and older brother gone. No note was left, no sign of a struggle, no blood, nothing indicating what happened to them. The story fast forwards 25 years where the girl is now a married woman with a daughter. She's still trying to find out what happened to her family all those many years ago. This is one book that I will read again and again. The writing is fantastic!

Terry Archer is a high school English teacher enjoying his life with his wide Cynthia and their daughter Grace. Cynthia has a troubled past however which occasionally puts a strain on their marriage: when she was a teenager, her whole family (parents and brother) vanished one night, leaving Cynthia not knowing if they are dead or alive. In an effort to find answers, Cynthia and Terry decide to appear on an unsolved mysteries segment of a Dateline-like television program. As clues come in which could unravel the mystery of Cynthia's past, her marriage starts unraveling as well.

No Time for Goodbye is a fast-paced thriller that will appeal to fans of Harlen Coben: the plot takes some twists and turns and has a surprise ending, but there is not as much violence as in some of the Coben standalones. My only criticism is that the characters were not particularly well developed until the latter part of the book - this story is mostly plot and dialogue driven. That gripe is a minor one, as the pacing of this book makes it perfect for a plane ride or morning train commute.

This was an enjoyable read. I don't understand why readers are saying how suspenseful it was. I figured out the story line early on and because it was so obvious, I thought I might be in for a big surprise at the end. I was not. It was a quick read though

This is an excellent read. Suspense builds throughout the book and you suspect everyone but the bad guy. No hint until late in the book about what was going on which made it even more suspensful and surprising at the end. Highly recommend this author.

This is the first book I've read by Barclay. It was a quick read and it did keep my interest, but I had figured out the main heart of the plot early on. There were some twists, but I had my suspicions about those as well. Overall though the premise is interesting and it kept me entertained enough to want to keep reading to see if I was right! I'll give the author another shot, but if the next book is as transparent I will probably pass the next go round. To compare this author to Harlan Coben, based on this novel, is no where near the mark in my opinion.

Suspenseful. I couldn't put it down!