The Hiding Place
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.85 (899 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 045123796X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 400 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-08-29 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
. David Bell is a bestselling and award-winning author whose work has been translated into six languages. He received an MA in creative writing from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and a PhD in American literature and creative writing from the University of Cincinnati. His novels include Since She Went Away, Somebody I Used to Know, The Forgot
It is a riveting book with surprising but believable twists on every page.”—Suspense Magazine “A gem of a book….Bell has written another winning thriller that is certain to entertain, frighten and swiftly climb bestseller lists.”—Bowling Green Daily News More Praise for David Bell “One of the brightest and best crime fiction writers of our time.”—Suspense Magazine “A natural storyteller and a superb writer.”—#1 New York Times Bestselling Author Nelson DeMille “David Bell writes spellbinding and gripping thrillers that get under
Could the man convicted of the murder—who spent more than two decades in prison—really be innocent?Janet’s childhood friend and high school crush, who was in the park with her that day, has returned to Dove Point, where he is wrestling with his own conflicted memories of the events. Twenty-five years after a child's murder shocks a small Ohio town, new evidence forces everyone to question what they believe in this tense thriller from the bestselling author of Since She Went Away and Cemetery Girl.Janet Manning has been haunted by the murder since the day she lost sight of her four-year-old brother in the park. And the answers that Janet has sought may be found much closer to home than she ever could have imagined.. Now, with the twenty-fifth anniversary of Justin’s death looming, a detective and a newspaper reporter have started to ask questions, opening old wounds and raising new suspicions. And a strange man appears at Janet’s door in the middle of the night, claiming to know the truth. Soon, years of deceit will be swept away, and the truth about what happened to Janet’s brother will be revealed
"Too Slow" according to 2LZ. Although the premise for The Hiding Place by David Bell was an interesting one, the story was very slow and it took too long to get to the resolution. Additionally, the ending was somewhat predictable.Twenty-five years ago, seven year old Janet Manning was sent with her four year old brother, Justin, to a nearby park to play. Her mother instructed Janet to never take her eyes off of her sibling, but Janet's friend, Michael, was at the park too. Janet and Michael went off to play and when they returned, Justin was missing. Justin was later found buried in a shallow grave in the adjoining woods. An African American man, Dante . LZ said Too Slow. Although the premise for The Hiding Place by David Bell was an interesting one, the story was very slow and it took too long to get to the resolution. Additionally, the ending was somewhat predictable.Twenty-five years ago, seven year old Janet Manning was sent with her four year old brother, Justin, to a nearby park to play. Her mother instructed Janet to never take her eyes off of her sibling, but Janet's friend, Michael, was at the park too. Janet and Michael went off to play and when they returned, Justin was missing. Justin was later found buried in a shallow grave in the adjoining woods. An African American man, Dante . "Great story!" according to Nancy Clark. I didn't know for sure who committed the crime until the very end. Very interesting twists.. A CAPTIVATING NAIL BITER THE HIDING PLACE is a well-written, nail-biting, mystery thriller that at times will have you on the edge-of-your-seat.This story was captivating from the first page and gripping right to the end. Janet Manning's little brother disappeared 25 years ago and just two months later his body was found in a shallow grave. A suspect was charged and convicted. But now, all these years later, is it possible an innocent man was in prison and the real killer never captured?This is a real who-dun-it story and the ending a huge surprise. A fantastic read. Highly recommended.