Synopsis:
On the day she was abducted, Annie O’Sullivan, a 32-year-old realtor, had three goals—sell a house, forget about a recent argument with her mother, and be on time for dinner with her ever-patient boyfriend. The open house is slow, but when her last visitor pulls up in a van as she's about to leave, Annie thinks it just might be her lucky day after all.
Interwoven with the story of the year Annie spent as the captive of a psychopath in a remote mountain cabin, which unfolds through sessions with her psychiatrist, is a second narrative recounting events following her escape—her struggle to piece her shattered life back together and the ongoing police investigation into the identity of her captor.
Still Missing is that rare debut find--a shocking, visceral, brutal and beautifully crafted debut novel.
©2010
My Opinion:
Wow!
For a debut author, Chevy knocked my socks off!
I really loved this book, and absorbed every word of it. The entire story had me on the edge of my seat, waiting to see what happened next, and who did it. Oh my gosh, the ending... was amazing! Totally not a thing in my wildest dreams, but exactly what happened. I love this book. I really do.
I hope this isn't the last I read from Chevy. She has a gift.
For sure the one to beat for August!
5/5
~I received a copy from LibraryThing. I was not compensated for my opinion.~
This book sounds riveting! Hard to believe it's the author's debut! I, too, hope she writes more! Your review is terrific - you don't give anyhting major away but let me know it's a must read!
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~ Amy
I will love this. It's like a book that I would always pick. Thanks for the review.
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I can't wait to read this one also Freda. It has been a fantastic debut, I haven't read any reviews that didn't like it, there are diff opinions on the ending though.
ReplyDeleteSounds like one I shouldn't pass up. I know this is shallow, but the cover just wasn't attracting my attention. I can't overlook such a enthusiastic review.
ReplyDeleteI didn't expect the ending, and even though it took me awhile to warm up to Annie, I thought it was a great debut novel.
ReplyDeleteYou really make this one sound intriguing Freda, I will have to pick up a copy. Thanks for the great review.
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