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Theirs was an idyllic friendship; their experiences together at Penrose College the very best that life could offer. But that was then. Stained glass artist Juno McKay is forced to confront the events that shattered the intense friendship between herself, her best friend, Christine, and her husband, Neil, when she discovers, after years of absence, that Christine is to deliver a lecture at their college reunion. Despite her misgivings, Juno finds herself compelled to attend the lecture about the history of one of Penrose College's most hallowed works of art. The stir Christine creates with her discoveries is unprecedented, but when she is discovered floating in the Hudson River after having apparently committed suicide, Juno is forced to confront the truth of their past, and the chilling emotional truths she thought she had buried forever.
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"I love the way this woman writes. When I grow up I want to write like her. The story was interesting but she has a careful pace that might turn away people looking only for a quick read. I thought however, the book was well planned and I was completely drawn in. Loved every moment reading it"
— Nsimpson145 (4 out of 5 stars)
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“An artful thriller, with rich, vivid descriptions of works of art, Hudson River Valley scenery, and the knotty inner terrain of its characters’ hearts.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“Filled with descriptions of beautiful Hudson River scenery and references to mythology and art, this gripping novel will hold the reader’s attention until the very last page.”
— Library Journal -
“Goodman immerses readers in a fun and quirky mystery and at the same time explores universal themes of loss and disappointment and the redeeming possibilities of creativity, friendship, and work.”
— Boston Globe -
“Deftly plotted and certainly intriguing…Infused with the sinister aura of its setting, a rundown river town with the crenulated towers of an insane asylum rising in the background. The Drowning Tree has its twists and shudders.”
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“It is an unalloyed pleasure to witness a writer growing into the fullness of early promise. Carol Goodman, who writes unusually rich literary suspense, hits her stride with The Drowning Tree.”
— Denver Post -
“Christine Marshall fits herself into the role of Juno, who, as storyteller, invests herself in the outcome of the investigation. Marshall also presents distinct voices for the core group of characters, maintaining a good pace as the plot details the history and interrelations of those involved.”
— AudioFile
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A 2005 Mary Higgins Clark Award Finalist
The Drowning Tree Listener Reviews
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" Pretty good mystery. "
— Marykay, 2/18/2014 -
" Maybe I'm just not a reader of thrillers, but I struggled like crazy through this, and ultimatley felt like it had been pretty much a waste of time. "
— Margaret, 2/18/2014 -
" I keep reading her books thinking I'm going to like them... and then I never like them quite as much as I think I will. Literary thrillers... this one involves pre-Raphaelite art, a small women's college, and a mental institution. "
— Sara, 2/17/2014 -
" I found this book on a charity shop shelf in the UK and bought it because its set in and around my home area of Hyde Park NY. I'm so glad I did. It kept me riveted. I've already picked up another of hers. "
— Jill, 2/8/2014 -
" Seems to try hard tobe "literary" "
— Dani, 1/24/2014 -
" Didn't really like it, a bit too arty farty for my liking - no real highpoints but a surprising ending! "
— The, 1/20/2014 -
" Engaging, with enough twists to keep a reader happy. You will be guessing right up until the reveal "whodunit." The first book i have read by this author and certainly not the last. Quick, easy read. Try it! "
— Tamara, 1/14/2014 -
" An intelligent mystery with sympathetic characters which maintained my interest to the end. "
— Daffy, 1/9/2014 -
" A book that I will read again. Past favorite book. "
— Val, 12/23/2013 -
" I didn't guess "who dun it" which I liked. Good story teller. I will look for her other books. "
— Renee, 12/1/2013 -
" I like Carol Goodman's books a lot for the literary, classical, and mythological references, but they always feel a bit melodramatic to me. "The Drowning Tree" was no different, but the twists at the end seemed particularly out of nowhere. "
— Ali, 11/27/2013 -
" I enjoyed the suspense of the story and all the references to places in the Hudson Valley of NY using names close to real places. "
— Babs, 2/8/2013 -
" Enjoyed this book, an easy read . However did find the pace of the story line a little slow at times . "
— Claire, 1/19/2013 -
" Same as with Lake of Dead Languages, this Carol Goodman novel also had me on edge. She is great at mixing history and fiction. I just love her novels. "
— Leah, 12/31/2012 -
" Very similiar to the other Goodman book I read earlier this summer in a VC Andrews kind of way. Fun the first time.... "
— Heather, 12/14/2012 -
" it was awesome the book was very interesting "
— ♥Alyssa♥, 10/30/2012 -
" Siehe: "The seduction of water" "
— Michael, 7/8/2012 -
" This was a good quick read, not really a terribly intellectual book, but entertaining enough. "
— Jillian, 6/16/2012 -
" Wonderful read. Good story about a woman and the death of her friend, all tied together with a stained glass window. "
— Liz, 6/13/2012 -
" Loved it -- I've loved all I've read of Goodman's thus far. "
— Dottie, 5/20/2012 -
" Very heavy in art and mythology and I am not. Was okay. "
— Emily, 3/10/2012 -
" Great imagery throughout the book "
— Vanessa, 9/19/2011 -
" las wel aardig weg, maar weinig spanning "
— Anja, 6/11/2011 -
" Didn't really like it, a bit too arty farty for my liking - no real highpoints but a surprising ending! "
— The, 5/15/2011 -
" Good read, liked the other books by her better. Too sad. "
— Kim, 3/28/2011 -
" I keep reading her books thinking I'm going to like them... and then I never like them quite as much as I think I will. Literary thrillers... this one involves pre-Raphaelite art, a small women's college, and a mental institution. "
— Sara, 3/18/2011 -
" Engaging, with enough twists to keep a reader happy. You will be guessing right up until the reveal "whodunit." The first book i have read by this author and certainly not the last. Quick, easy read. Try it! "
— Tamara, 2/24/2011 -
" Interesting read. Combines art, classic literature, and mystery. Entertaining and engaging. Quick, light reading. "
— Erin, 1/4/2011 -
" A fun read - one that kept me up late wondering whodunnit? Whodunnit? Lots of wonderful arts & crafts movement material, plus poetry - I liked it! "
— Diane, 11/22/2010 -
" Book club book #7 - Carolyn's pick <br/>(was originally The Butcher Boy by Patrick McCabe, but the writing was so bizarre she got a "do-over") "
— Karen, 9/24/2010 -
" I didn't guess "who dun it" which I liked. Good story teller. I will look for her other books. "
— Renee, 8/6/2010
About Carol Goodman
Carol Goodman (a.k.a. Juliet Dark) is a critically acclaimed literary suspense writer. Her novels have won the Hammett Prize and the Mary Higgins Clark Award and have been nominated for the Dublin/IMPAC Award and the Nero Wolfe Award. After graduating from Vassar College, where she majored in Latin, she taught Latin for several years in Austin, Texas. She then received an MFA degree in fiction from the New School University, where she teaches writing.
About Christine Marshall
Christine Marshall is an actress, director, and designer living in Portland, Maine. She teaches for the Maine State Ballet and produces plays with her theater company, Mad Horse. In addition to audiobooks, she records the online version of the New Yorker.