An unspeakable act has ripped apart the idyllic town of Bakersville, Oregon, and its once-peaceful residents are demanding quick justice. But though a boy has confessed to the horrific crime, evidence shows he may not be guilty.
Officer Rainie Conner, leading her first homicide investigation, stands at the center of the controversy. It's hitting too close to home, bringing back her worst nightmares, threatening to expose her secret sins. But with the boy's life at stake, she won't let anything stop her from finding the real killer.
With the help of FBI profiler Pierce Quincy, Rainie comes closer to a deadly truth than she can imagine. Because out there in the shadows a man watches her and plots his next move. He knows her secrets. He kills for sport. He's already brought death to Bakersville and forever shattered the community. But what he has really come for is Rainie -- and he won't leave until he has destroyed her....
Michele W. from NEW YORK, NY wrote on 4/25/2007...
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
Really gripping, not a lot of romance which is good. I very much enjoyed the story line of twists and turns. Get this goodie
Dawn T. (dterlec) from TREVOR, WI wrote on 10/20/2007...
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
First book I've read by this author. Will definitely read more from Ms. Gardner.
Donna C. (DonnaRI) from WARWICK, RI wrote on 7/21/2007...
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Another great thriller from Lisa Gardner! Fast-paced story and great characters.
Kristi V. (KristiV) from EDWARDS, MO wrote on 5/7/2007...
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Good read...classic Gardner style.
Sharon P. (kyp) from GARFIELD HTS, OH wrote on 3/17/2007...
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Excellent thriller as always! This is the book where Quincey meets Rainie. Intriguing. Wish i had her spunk! The local community is shocked when there is shooting at their K-8 school.
Franci R. (FranciJo) from WACO, TX wrote on 3/3/2007...
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Good and suspenseful. Hard to put down. At first, I was a little leary of a book fictionalizing school shootings, but it was really good.
Kristy M. from HAMMONTON, NJ wrote on 5/1/2007...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Love Lisa Gardner!
Linda H. (mistypoo1) from GRANVILLE, NY wrote on 5/1/2007...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Great read.
Stephanie W. (BamasBoutique) from MAPLE GROVE, MN wrote on 3/24/2007...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
really good, I'm going to look on pbs for the next one
Linda M. (quilty45) from WINCHESTER, VA wrote on 3/21/2007...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Thought this was one of her best.
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Kathryn S. (shorty04) from BROWNSVILLE, KY wrote on 8/15/2008...
This was really well written, a true page turner. The way that the main characters overcame such a great tragedy in order to see the truth was fantastic. Great read!
Barbara L. from LITTLE SILVER, NJ wrote on 7/24/2008...
I ended up finishing this book in one sitting - I could not put the book down. The blurb only tells you the story line, not how well the author tells it.
"Small town secrets - an unspeakable act has ripped apart the town of Bakersville, Oregon, and its once peaceful residents are demanding quick justice. Though a boy has confessed to the crime, evidence shows he may not be guilty. Officer Rainie Conner, leading her first homicide investigation stands at the center of the controversy. It's hitting too close to home, bringing back her worst nightmares. But with the boy's life at stake, she won't let anything stop her from finding the real killer."
Jane K. (JanieK) from MALDEN, MA wrote on 7/8/2008...
AWESOME!! Her books scare me to bits!
Samantha Y. (samanthachels) from KELSEYVILLE, CA wrote on 3/17/2008...
An unspeakable act has ripped apart the idyllic town of Bakersville, Oregon, and its once-peaceful residents are demanding quick justice. But though a boy has confessed to the horrific crime, evidence shows he may not be guilty.
Officer Rainie Conner, leading her first homicide investigation, stands at the center of the controversy. It's hitting too close to home, bringing back her worst nightmares, threatening to expose her secret sins. But with the boy's life at stake, she won't let anything stop her from finding the real killer.
With the help of FBI profiler Pierce Quincy, Rainie comes closer to a deadly truth than she can imagine. Because out there in the shadows a man watches her and plots his next move. He knows her secrets. He kills for sport. He's already brought death to Bakersville and forever shattered the community. But what he has really come for is Rainie -- and he won't leave until he has destroyed her....
Samantha Y. (samanthachels) from KELSEYVILLE, CA wrote on 3/17/2008...
An unspeakable act has ripped apart the idyllic town of Bakersville, Oregon, and its once-peaceful residents are demanding quick justice. But though a boy has confessed to the horrific crime, evidence shows he may not be guilty.
Officer Rainie Conner, leading her first homicide investigation, stands at the center of the controversy. It's hitting too close to home, bringing back her worst nightmares, threatening to expose her secret sins. But with the boy's life at stake, she won't let anything stop her from finding the real killer.
With the help of FBI profiler Pierce Quincy, Rainie comes closer to a deadly truth than she can imagine. Because out there in the shadows a man watches her and plots his next move. He knows her secrets. He kills for sport. He's already brought death to Bakersville and forever shattered the community. But what he has really come for is Rainie -- and he won't leave until he has destroyed her....
Paula H. (angelwolf) from WICHITA, KS wrote on 10/22/2006...
This book has a different cover. I could not put this book down. I loved it.
Caroline A. (Lilyflower) from CHICAGO HTS, IL wrote on 8/16/2006...
An unspeakable act has ripped apart the idyllic town of Bakersville, Oregon, and its once-peaceful residents are demanding quick justice. But though a boy has confessed to the horrific crime, evidence shows he may not be guilty. Officer Rainie Conner, leading her first homicide investigation, stands at the center of the controversy. Its hitting too close to home, bringing back her worst nightmares, threatening to expose her secret sins. But with the boy's life at stake, she won't let anything stop her from finding the real killer.
Sheila Y. (jabonie) from UNIONTOWN, PA wrote on 7/4/2006...
Lisa Gardner is always a great read
S W. (TakingTime) from EAST MOLINE, IL wrote on 6/22/2006...
the past will tell it all..
Penny S. (pennys) from ARVADA, CO wrote on 5/26/2006...
An unspeakable act has ripped apart the idyllic town of Bakersville Oregon and its once-peaceful residents are demanding quick justice. Though a boy has confessed to the horrific crime, evidence shows he may not be guilty. Officer Raine Conner, leading her first homicide investigaton, stands at the center of the controversy. It's hitting to close to home, bringing back her worst nightmares. But with the boy's life at stake, she won't let anything stop her from finding the real killer. With the help of FBI profiler Pierce Quincy, Raineie comes closer to the deadly truth than she can imgine. Because somewhere in the shadows a man watches her and plots his next move. He's already shattered the comunity. But what he's really come for is Raine and he won't leave until he has destroyed her.