“Laura Lippman is among the select group of novelists who have invigorated the crime fiction arena with smart, innovative, and exciting work.”
—George Pelecanos
“Lippman’s taut, mesmerizing, and exceptionally smart drama of predator and prey is at once unusually sensitive and utterly compelling.
—Booklist
Laura Lippman, New York Times bestselling author of What the Dead Know, Life Sentences, and the acclaimed Tess Monaghan p.i. series, delivers a stunning stand-alone novel that explores the lasting effects on lives touched by crime. With I’d Know You Anywhere, Lippman—master of mystery and psychological suspense, winner of every major literary prize given for crime fiction, including the Edgar®, Agatha, and Nero Wolfe Awards—tells a gripping and richly textured tale of a young woman whose life dangerously entwines once again with a man on Death Row who had kidnapped her when she was a teenager. This is superior mystery writing in the vein of Kate Atkinson.
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"This was a pretty thought provoking book. In the end, I almost feel sorry for Walter. Not who he was in the beginning, but what his actions, regardless of reasons, made his life come down to. I wonder if he did have a mental disorder, or was he a Psychopath? The bad guys are never my favorite characters, but this 1 fascinates me. This isn't a blog, so I'll leave it at that, but the book does make you think."
— Ana (4 out of 5 stars)
“Laura Lippman is one of those uncommonly talented authors whose work continues to get better in every book she writes. I’d Know You Anywhere is a riveting psychological suspense novel.”
— Globe and Mail (Toronto)“I’d Know You Anywhere ranks with her very best.”
— Associated Press“[A] outstanding novel of psychological suspense from Edgar-winner Lippman.”
— Publishers Weekly (starred review)“Award-winning author Laura Lippman unfurls Eliza’s story in tightly-written chapters alternating from present day to that horrifying summer of 1985, creating an emotionally complex drama that is as riveting as it is ultimately rewarding.”
— Amazon.com, editorial review" This book had an interesting perspective on the sole survivor of a serial killer. "
— Christy, 2/16/2014" While not terribly complex, this was an entertaining read. "
— Caleb, 2/14/2014" Lippman is deft at keeping the reader in just enough suspense to keep turning the pages. "
— Arlene, 2/11/2014" The book was easy enough to listen to, but it seemed there was basically nothing to it. The plot was very thin and the ending was completely anti-climactic. The whole premise of Elizabeth's kidnapping was explained in a way that doesn't even make the reader feel particularly understanding of any horror that she went through. Maybe that was intentional, but it didn't serve to make me like the book. Basically a big blah. "
— Kp, 2/7/2014" This was a good book with an interesting subject. The relationship between an attacker and a victim. I found it interesting to read about their relationship both during the crime and how even after years their lives were still so intertwined. All in all a good quick read. "
— D'et, 1/26/2014" I found it a little anticlimactic and there were some characters that were hard to care about so those chapters were dull. it reminded me of Grisham's "the confession" but not quite as thrilling. would make for interesting discussion for a book group i think "
— Alex, 1/18/2014" So far I really like it. "
— Sherry, 1/13/2014" Partially set to the soundtrack of popular tunes from 1985, Elizabeth-now-Eliza must face her literal and figurative demons in this interesting pyschological analysis of human behavior. What makes a victim? What makes a villain? And can those lines ever be blurred? "
— Becca, 1/5/2014" This was a solid 2.5. It's interesting enough but nothing truly original. The characters also fell a bit flat-I never truly felt their emotions which is saying a lot about a crime drama. "
— Jenny, 1/2/2014" A good read with well-developed characters and excellent tension-building. I found the ending anticlimactic. "
— Mike, 12/28/2013" I didn't really love this. I found it slightly depressing and kind of boring. I did like the character development and thought the author did a good job making Walter and Eliza real. "
— Jennifer, 11/27/2013" I enjoyed but it felt short of my expectations based on the other Lippmann books I've read. Probably shouldn't have read it so soon after Gone Girl . . . "
— Skye, 8/21/2013" I usually can't read books that are so filled with dread of what might happen. Especially being the mother of 3 daughters but the way that the book is written was so easily moving between what happened and her life in the present tense it was so complete. Great read "
— Barbi, 7/30/2013" I usually avoid 'true crime' type novels but I liked how this one showed the process a victim had to go through to deal with her past. She was a realistic character with many flaws, initially her passivity grated but I came to realize how it necessitated the story. "
— Lorrie, 5/29/2013" Entertaining, fast, read. I am not sure about the suspense aspect. I feel the ending was very abrupt. There was much foreshadowing but nothing that was presented. "
— Marti, 3/5/2013" Compelling topic....page turner. My first Laura Lippmann book but not my last. Leaves the reader with lots to think about. "
— Denise, 11/25/2012" I was really disappointed, especially with the irritating main character. The woman had no backbone. I could see what the author may have wanted to express but it just did not come through. This was such a waste of my time and expectations. "
— Tony, 10/21/2012" The concept was good but I found the story kind of boring until the last pages. I did feel bad for the main character but I didn't really like her either so there was nothing about the book that made me want to read the next page. "
— Beth, 9/5/2012" I was expecting more of a mystery/thriller (and it had it's moments) but I really got into this book and was captivated by it. I loved the personal spin Miss Lippman put on the characters & how she evolved Eliza into the strong person she was at the end. "
— Bryan, 8/19/2012" The writing is quite good. However, I was expecting some suspense and intrigue, and didn't find either in these pages. The plot was really quite predictable and the end was unsatisfying. "
— Michael, 8/1/2012" Excellent psychological thriller/mystery with nicely developed characters. Definitely an enjoyable read. "
— Tina, 9/5/2011" Wow! This book grabbed me at the beginning and I could hardly put it down. "
— Meg, 8/28/2011" This book reminded me of Jodi Picoult's writing. This was an interesting read that kept me involved right through the twist at the end. "
— Kathryn, 5/23/2011" I really enjoyed this book. I was actually happy with the way this book ended for a change. I was able to put myself in her shoes through the book and relate to how she was handling eveything... "
— Jamie, 5/18/2011" Moved quickly. I'll try one of her other books. "
— Nascarrunner71, 5/17/2011" I thoroughly enjoyed the suspense in this novel...right up until the nail biter ending. Loved it! Thanks Stephen King for the recommendation...! "
— Lisa, 5/16/2011" Good easy plane read; not all revealed til the end (and not what you think it is exactly). Not too graphic either. "
— Renee, 5/16/2011" Gripping story, masterfully told. I could hardly put it down. "
— Mollie, 5/16/2011" Really a fantastic suspense novel ... Very well-written and suspenseful, and the characters are completely true to life. I will definitely be picking up more Laura Lippman novels. "
— Eileen, 5/15/2011" Wanted to like this book more. There was a lot of good suspense in the lead up, but the ending wrapped up quickly and unsatisfactorily. "
— Julie, 5/14/2011" The writing was good, the weaving together of current and past well done, the story ok if you want to walk through someone else's misery. Not my cuppa tea. "
— Debi, 5/14/2011" It was definitely not suspenseful.....It was a quick read but just ok. "
— Allie, 5/14/2011Laura Lippman is a New York Times bestselling novelist who has won more than twenty awards for her fiction, including the Edgar Award—and been nominated for thirty more. Since her debut in 1997, she has published almost two dozen novels, a novella, a children’s book, and a collection of short stories. Her books have been translated into over twenty languages. Laura lives in Baltimore with her husband, David Simon, and their daughter.
Linda Emond is an award-winning actress of stage, film, television, and audiobook narration. Her performances on Broadway earned her nominations for the Tony Award in 2003 and 2012 and for the Drama Desk Award in 1997 and 2002. She was awarded the Joseph Jefferson Award for her roles in plays at theaters in Chicago. Her film credits include roles in Julie & Julia, Dark Water, and Across the Universe, among others. Her television credits include such series as Elementary, The Good Wife, and Law & Order: SVU, as well as movies such as A Dog Named Christmas. She has narrated dozens of audiobooks, winning four Earphones Awards and being named a finalist four times for the prestigious Audie Award. In 2011 she was named by AudioFile magazine as a Best Voice in Mystery & Suspense for her reading of Flash and Bones.