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"This is an engaging "thriller," a fast paced page turner that's amazingly hard to put down. If you're looking for a fun read with a little depth -- along the lines of Harris or King but feel a little funny about letting people see you read Grisham or Patterson, then this would be my pick. Nothing wrong with doing anything for sheer instant gratification though. Highly recommended."
— David (4 out of 5 stars)
“Read this book. It is better than any suspense novel since Silence of the Lambs.”
— Stephen King“Spectacular…Ten shades blacker and grimmer than the novels of John Grisham…Do yourself a favor. Read this book.”
— Entertainment Weekly (A+ rating)“Expertly crafted…Will make you feel like an unindicted co-conspirator. To say more about the plot would ruin the pleasure of reading the book for yourself.”
— People“Like watching a train wreck. There is nothing to be done, but it is impossible to turn away.”
— Chicago Tribune“[An] astonishingly adept, ingeniously plotted debut thriller.”
— Publishers Weekly“An eerily flat confessional whose horror is only deepened by its flashes of tenderness. Think of a backwater James M. Cain, or a contemporary midwestern Unforgiven—and don't think about getting any sleep tonight.”
— Kirkus Reviews" Probably the most ridiculous and unbelievable book I have ever read. Despite all the rave reviews, the two lead characters are operated like mindless puppets by the author to create his idea of a thriller without doing any of the work. There is no way these two would have ever behaved this way. None. Zip. Zilch. Nada. "
— Michael, 2/12/2014" Killing people to cover up money never seemed so understandable. "
— Dorkgod, 1/30/2014" Couldn't even finish this book about 2 brothers who are too stupid to be real. "
— Marianne, 1/23/2014" A fair book about three men who are out hunting and discover a wrecked airplane with 4.5 million dollars in it. The men decide to keep the money and not tell anyone about it. Things soon snow ball out of control and terrible things start to happen. This book was hard for me to read because these guys all did the stupidest things possible. Unbelievably stupid. The book starts off great but rapidly declines. In the end it just irritated the crap out of me. "
— Quinn, 1/21/2014" NOT all it was cracked up to be. What about forensics? "
— Jane, 1/17/2014" There are aspects of this book that I really liked. I could not anticipate several of the twists and turns that occured throughout the novel. However, I found the characters to be utterly detestable. I personally would've preferred if they had some redeeming qualities and therefore were more relatable. I could not tolerate Hank (the narrator) and his bat shit crazy wife, Sarah, trying to justify their heinous actions. The puzzle pieces of their characters just didn't fit together for me. I enjoyed the premise of this book and the twists and turns throughout but overall would not re-read or recommend it. "
— Karen, 1/17/2014" This is a disturbing book - the characters are not very sympathetic, but the book is about human tendencies. "
— Caroline, 1/16/2014" This is a book that physically affected me. You cringe and hope and pray but he gives you no respite. Everything goes to shit and you have to watch it happen as it unfolds. It's a great book. "
— Adam, 1/8/2014" A fast read but got a little ridiculous towards the end of the book. Great excitement and fast paced writing but I was hoping for more plot twist. "
— Nili, 12/18/2013" It's like watching a train wreck in slow motion. You know just how bad it's going to be, and then it gets even worse. Gripping. "
— Kaethe, 11/30/2013" saw the movie years ago and enjoyed it. book was somewhat .... i dont know...plodding? i just couldnt see how the main character did the things he did . i didnt sympathize orempathize with him at all. .... oh well. was written well, just had huge gaps odf credibility i guess.... "
— dora, 11/25/2013Scott Smith attended both Dartmouth and Columbia. Asides from being an author, he also works as a screenwriter, earning an Academy Award nomination for the adaptation of his novel A Simple Plan and winning him a Broadcast Film Critics Association Award and National Board of Review Award. His noel, The Ruins was named “the best horror novel of the new century” by Stephen King. He lives in New York City.
Pete Bradbury has appeared both on and off-Broadway and at many of the leading regional theaters across the country in plays ranging from Shakespeare and Molière to Edward Albee and David Mamet. He has also been seen on the CBS miniseries Sally Hemings. A former company member of the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, Bradbury received his training in their three-year advanced program. He lives in New York City with his family.