The Last Child
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After his twin sister Alyssa disappears, thirteen year-old Johnny Merrimon is determined to find her. When a second girl disappears from his rural North Carolina town, Johnny makes a discovery that sends shock waves through the community in this multi-layered tale of broken families and deadly secrets.
Publisher:
New York : - Minotaur Books
Pages:
373
Edition:
1st ed
ISBN:
9780312359324, 0312359322
Language:
English
Notes:
"A Thomas Dunne book for Minotaur Books" --T.p. verso.
Statement of responsibility:
John Hart
Physical description:
373 p. ; 25 cm.
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Add a CommentI picked this book up because it sounded interesting and it was so much more than that. I was blown away by the quality of the writing and the way that Hart developed his characters. It is not often that I am moved to tears by a book, but Hart's writing conveys true emotion and connects with reader. I am going to be on the lookout for more of Hart's work.
I can't even remember how I found out about this book. Certainly not my usual fare and I opened it up with pretty low expectations. Wow, I will be reading more by John Hart. The reader runs the gamut of emotions and the plot is twisty, turny and keeps you turning the page. Doesn't happen often that I'm unable to guess the ending of a book, but certainly happened here.
Fantastic book, could not put it down!
Good mystery. Very different ending. My husband didn't like it but I loved the ending. It is gritty. There is violence which I am not a big fan of. I like the redemption element and spirituality of the ending. It is a quirky ending.
First book I've read by this author, will certainly be looking for more.
Stunning plot twists, feints, and a shocking conclusion. This one has it all. Talk about a page turner!
Wonderful story...kept me on edge right to the end with excellent writing and suspense
The first chapter of this book is riveting. The plot has twists and turns, revolving around 13 year old Johnny and Detective Hunt. Johnny''s twin sister disappeared about a year ago, and then his father left, deserting Johnny and his mother, who soon sunk into a drug and alcoholic despair. Now another young girl has vanished. Hunt is obsessed with the missing girls. Johnny is running his own very organized search for his sister. Couldn''t put it down.