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Title: Places in the Dark by Thomas H. Cook ISBN: 0-553-58067-1 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 27 February, 2001 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $6.50 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.56 (27 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Awesome thriller
Comment: This was my first introduction to Thomas Cook and it will definitely not be my last. The book is centered around a mysterious woman, Dora March, who appears out of nowhere in a small town in New England, and dramatically affects the lives of two brothers that fall under her spell. One brother, the editor of the local newspaper, falls in love with her and hires her on at the paper after her rich, elderly employer dies. The older brother, a lawyer and the local prosecutor, is wary of the woman and his brothers relationship with her, and seeks to uncover the mysteries of her past. Before he can do so, the woman skips town in the wake of the apparent murder of the younger brother. The story is presented as a series of flashbacks that flesh out the interrelationships between the brothers and the young woman and casts light on the mysterious events that lead to the expiration ot the younger brother and a cast of other characters. Eventually the loose ends dovetail as the author masterfully, and cleverly, unveils the shocking denouement that had me in awe of his expert abilities. I'm not one that easily surprised and am usually quite wary of anytime I have to suspend disbelief, especially when the tables are turned in a thriller. Not so this book - it was so refreshing to have the rug masterfully, and expertly, pulled from beneath with nary a glass falling from the table. Excellent!
Rating: 4
Summary: This is some powerful stuff
Comment: This book opens, as do all good murder stories, WITH A MURDER.
Cal is an Attorney and his brother Billy has inherited the town newspaper. When Dora comes to town both brothers are smitten by her and both vibe for her attention.
Money goes missing and Billy truns up dead, and Dora is missing.
The whole town is convinced that she was the one "who done it".
Cal tracks Dora accross the country dredging up this women's mysterous past and also a bite of his own.
My impression-This is a great book, with a satisfying conclusion.
The first two chapters are a bite difficult to work through and the annoying habit of switiching in between past and present annoyed me somewhat
Rating: 5
Summary: Excellent read!
Comment: I have read all of Cook's fiction books except for "Elena" and I would rate all of his books that I have read at least 4 stars. This one is right at the top of the list next to "Mortal Memory" as one of my favorites. "Places in the Dark" is a great book. You wouldn't be able to figure out the truth until the end. Cook, to my opinion, is a great mystery writer which is why he's one of my favorite authors up to date. To mystery or suspense fans, Cook is highly recommended. I agreed with other's review about why Cook wasn't on the bestseller's list. He should have been on the list. I'm looking forward to read Cook's next book, "The Interrogation".
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Title: Mortal Memory by Thomas H. Cook ISBN: 055356532X Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 01 March, 1994 List Price(USD): $6.50 |
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Title: Breakheart Hill by Thomas H. Cook ISBN: 0553571923 Publisher: Crime Line Pub. Date: 01 July, 1996 List Price(USD): $6.50 |
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Title: Instruments of Night by Thomas H. Cook ISBN: 0553578200 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 01 September, 1999 List Price(USD): $6.50 |
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Title: The Interrogation by Thomas H. Cook ISBN: 055358250X Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 01 October, 2002 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: The Chatham School Affair by Thomas H. Cook ISBN: 0553571931 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 01 October, 1997 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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