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Are You Afraid of the Dark?
Author: Sidney Sheldon

Book Information
Publisher: Warner Books
Book Type: Paperback
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ISBN-13: 9780446613651 - ISBN-10: 0446613657
Publication Date: 6/1/2005
Pages: 416


Other Versions of this Book: Hardcover, Audio Cassette (Abridged), Audio Cassette (Unabridged), Paperback

Book Description:

All around the globe, people are being reported dead or missing.

In Berlin, a woman vanishes from the city streets. In Paris, a man plunges from the Eiffel Tower. In Denver, a small plane crashes into the mountains. In Manhattan, a body washes ashore along the East River. At first these seem to be random incidents, but the police soon discover that all four of the victims are connected to Kingsley International Group (KIG), the largest think tank in the world.

Kelly Harris and Diane Stevens -- young widows of two of the victims -- encounter each other in New York, where they have been asked to meet with Tanner Kingsley, the head of KIG. He assures them that he is using all available resources to find out who is behind the mysterious deaths of their husbands. But he may be too late. Someone is intent on murdering both women, and they suffer a harrowing series of near escapes. Who is trying to kill them and why?

Forced together for protection, suspicious of each other and everyone around them, and trying to find answers for themselves, the two widows embark on a terrifying game of cat and mouse against the unknown forces out to destroy them.

Taut with suspense and vivid characterization, full of shocking twists, and with an unnervingly realistic premise that could alter all of our lives, the long-awaited Are You Afraid of the Dark? is Sidney Sheldon at the top of his game.


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Top Member Book Reviews

Sharon S. (SharonS312) wrote on 11/13/2006...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

In four cities across the world, four people die violently and mysteriously. The dead share a single crucial link: each was connected to an all-powerful environmental think tank. Two of the victims' widows -- accomplished artist Diane Stevens and international supermodel Kelly Harris -- may hold the key to their husbands' demise. Terrified for their lives, suspicious of each other, and armed only with their own wits and guile, they must join forces in a nightmare cycle of hunt-and-kill. At stake is the shattering truth about the tragedies that robbed them of the men they loved ... and about an awesome conspiracy whose ultimate target is as big as the earth and as close as the air we breathe.

John M. (uram) wrote on 10/24/2006...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

This was a very good story and a very quick read.


Please Rate these Book Reviews

Colette B. (gracy66) wrote on 8/9/2009...


This is one of those books you like to read when you want to escape reality. The plot is hard to belief it is so outrageous. Yet it gives you a level of excitement that lets you escape reality.

Meagan M. (MissMcIntyre123) wrote on 6/12/2009...


OK - I have never read a Sidney Sheldon book before, so I didn't really know what to expect. This book is OK - I liked it. I read this book in one day - very quick read. Was unable to put it down. It's about two widows who are working together to find out who killed their husbands. The run into some amazing, never ending luck while they work together to figure it all out.

Lisa B. (normsgrl) wrote on 4/19/2009...


Great story. But the characters personalities and conversations were a bit far fetched which kept bringing me back and reminding me that I'm reading a book. Everyone seems to stutter! It is a page turner.

Geri (geejay) - MI wrote on 4/6/2009...


I did not put this down until I finished it. This is pure non-stop entertainment and should be judged as just that. Yes, the plot gets a little silly, but it's highly enjoyable.

Yes, the two women manage to stay ahead of the killers at every turn, but they are so likable you can overlook how unrealistic it is. Yes, they manage to thwart the attacks on their lifes throughout the whole story, but it keeps the pages turning. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It's filled with action, murder and several surprises. I can describe this novel only one way, international intrigue filled Gucci and Prada.

Sidney Sheldon has been one of my favorite authors for years and his long awaited new novel is the proof as to why; the man wrote books that simply can't be put down. When you finsih them you close them with a small sigh or a phew!

Are You Afraid Of The Dark is bit of a thriller filled with twists and surprises. I miss Sidney Sheldon's books.

Janelle M. (nelle41) - Wagoner, OK wrote on 9/26/2008...


It is sad book, and it is also a book that keeps you turning the pages. I forgot Sidney Shelden died he will be miss by all. I have enjoy all of his books that I have read over the years.

Paige (ducky28) wrote on 7/23/2008...


Sidney Sheldon books are hard to put down, and this one is noexception. It will not dissapoint. I will draw you into the story and make you feel like you are there.

Stephanie S. (punkinema) wrote on 10/16/2007...


From the very first page of the book, you are on the edge of your seat. Great excitement and lots of surprises...you'll never know what's next.

Teresa S. (texasgranny) wrote on 10/6/2007...


Great story...had a hard time putting this one down.

Jennifer S. (jayejaye) wrote on 8/14/2007...


Great book! This was a first for me by this author and I loved it!

Alice H. (ahenry262) wrote on 7/25/2007...


This was my first Sidney Sheldon book and I loved it. It was very fast-paced! I could not put it down and I wanted all my friends to read it. This one reminds me of the action and excitement in the DaVinci Code. Will keep you guessing. I'm only parting with it because I have too many books to read!


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