Haunted private detective Charlie Parker returns in this “not to be missed” (Bookreporter) thriller by New York Times and internationally bestselling author John Connolly.
Daniel Clay, a once-respected psychiatrist, has gone missing, following revelations about the harm done to children in his care. Now, a killer obsessed with finding the truth about his own daughter’s disappearance is seeking revenge, and Charlie Parker finds himself trapped between those who want the truth about Clay to be revealed, and those who will go to any lengths to keep it hidden.
As with his previous novels, John Connolly masterfully intertwines mystery, emotion, and violence in this gripping page-turner. Fast-paced, hypnotic, and elegantly written, The Unquiet is John Connolly at his chilling best.
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"Another random library find, I had never read anything by this author before and once I was done with this book I was determined to read more. It was a very, very, very dark book and the subject matter is definitely not for the weak at heart. But I like the way the author is able to weave some humor into humorless situations. I like the way he makes his characters at once believable and outlandish at the same time. It made me think of a strange combination of the movie 8MM, true crime fiction, with a bit of Joss Whedon and his snarky personality...."
— Patricia (4 out of 5 stars)
“Hard to put down, harder to forget.”
— Observer (London)“In this scary, cerebral thriller from bestseller Connolly, his fifth to feature world-weary Maine PI Charlie Parker, Parker is haunted by the ghosts of his wife and daughter, who died under mysterious circumstances…Connolly is a master of suggestion, creating mood and suspense with ease, and unflinchingly presents a hard-eyed look at the horrors that can lurk in quiet, rustic settings.”
— Publishers Weekly (starred review)“The disquieting subject, coupled with Connolly’s dark, lyrical prose, will leave unshakable images lurking on the edge of the reader’s consciousness.”
— Booklist“Fans won’t be disappointed.”
— Library Journal" John Connolly weaves a dark (partly supernatural) tale of a Private Investigator hired to help a woman deal with a stalker who is becoming violent and dangerous. In attempting to protect the woman and find out the cause of the stalkers' angst, PI Charlie Parker embarks on a journey that will uncover family secrets long buried, a ring of pedophiles and the very face of evil. The Unquiet is a book that pulls you along.....uncovering just enough throughout to keep you wondering. "
— Glen, 2/13/2014" I had to go out of town last week and a friend gave me this book to read while I was flying. It was a good plane book in that it was easy to follow and kept my interest during a long flying day. Overall, I found the book to be okay. It was a standard P.I. story with a little bit of supernatural suspense thrown in. Not very memorable but a pleasant, quick read. "
— Kornela, 1/30/2014" I love his writing and the fact that the main character is flawed makes it a good read. "
— Barbara, 1/17/2014" A return to form for Connolly after a couple of books that were a little shaky in the structure department--though still solid in content overall. A full review will appear in the third issue of Dead Reckonings. "
— Jack, 1/16/2014" Heartrending private eye novel wtih supernatural undercurrent. "
— Stuart, 1/15/2014" Well-written, but more dark than most Connolly novels. "
— Marcy, 1/11/2014" This is book six in the series, and I am still loving it. I'm trying not to read them all at once, but when I finish one of them, I find myself wanting to read the next. Connolly has a talent for creating unique characters that seem entirely real, even the creepy ones, maybe especially the creepy ones. "
— Sharblynn, 1/4/2014" Awesome! Charlie Parker is my batman! "
— Jeremy, 12/29/2013" An appropriate title for a story that saddens the heart and troubles the soul. Despite that, it is well-developed & well-written. "
— Linda, 12/14/2013" Can't get enough of Charlie Parker. "
— Sue, 12/8/2013" I don't mind supernatural elements in novels (I love Dean Koontz), but when the device doesn't further the story or the plot it just doesn't make sense to me. The story of the detective on the trail of serial child molesters was OK, but the book became just another "revenge" thriller. C- "
— Phil, 11/15/2013" Full title The Unquiet: A novel: A thriller. A thriller, I guess, because of mild supernatural elements (and I do mean MILD) and because of the subject matter? A good mystery story, but it's a book devoted to solving a child molestation ring, so, you know, watch out for that. "
— Rebekah, 9/23/2013" I really loved this book and it was one I picked up and was hooked right from the beginning. I did not have to wait several chapters to capture my interest!!!Will look for more of his novels!!!This says it was only a little over 400 pages but I read 562 pages. "
— Arwen, 2/16/2013" John Connolly's character Charlie Parker and his friends are always interesting. Good thrillers with quirky, dry humor. I really like these books. "
— sbcrowder, 2/7/2013" The second John Connolly book I read and I was hooked on his wonderfully, dark detective Charlie Parker. "
— Denise, 2/7/2013" great mystery thriller with a supernatural twist . . . still need to return this book to Mike after keeping it for a year "
— Jim, 1/19/2013" Way different. Not sure I get it! "
— Kw, 9/19/2012" So far, I have to say I'm really bored! Which is sad because I've heard from many people that his books are great. Maybe it will pick up towards the end. "
— Vanessa, 8/11/2012" A great murder mystery. "
— Bobbie, 5/21/2012" The end was disturbing. However, I love it. Highly recommended. "
— Praeo, 1/16/2012" Action packed page turner! I like the main character and may look for other books with his character. I get the feeling I'm reading these out of order. ooops. "
— Carol, 8/22/2011" I loved how this book began. On the whole I found this book was much darker than I had anticipated, however, I did find it to be a good read. It definitely left an impression on me. "
— Michel, 8/16/2011" I have never before felt dirty and unclean upon completion of a book until this one. "
— Rc, 6/25/2011" Book was so boring I do not know why I finished it. "
— Madeline, 6/7/2011" I think that this is the firs John Connolly book that I have read. I really liked it. The protagonist is a very interesting, deeply-layered character. His is a detective that lives in Maine. I am going to read a few more of his books for sure. "
— William, 5/14/2011" Only just getting into it but I think i'm in for a treat! "
— Rachael, 4/14/2011" The second John Connolly book I read and I was hooked on his wonderfully, dark detective Charlie Parker. "
— Denise, 1/19/2011" I loved how this book began. On the whole I found this book was much darker than I had anticipated, however, I did find it to be a good read. It definitely left an impression on me. "
— Michel, 12/13/2010" Detective mystery/thriller with a teeny-tiny thread of supernatural running through it, which seems a little strange but--if you buy into it-- does add to the feeling of menace and provides a satisfactory ending. "
— Melissa, 9/25/2010" Action packed page turner! I like the main character and may look for other books with his character. I get the feeling I'm reading these out of order. ooops. "
— Carol, 9/25/2010" Wandered a little bit in some places but overall very good. "
— David, 9/17/2010" A quick, disturbing read. The action-drama-horror movie of beach books. Probably should've saved it for the beach. "
— Laura, 7/22/2010" I have never before felt dirty and unclean upon completion of a book until this one. "
— Rc, 7/15/2010" it hasn't caught my attention yet...perhaps the other half is a little better "
— Aryana, 6/27/2010" Another great Charlie Parker book. I love the mix of mystery and supernatural. I love the realism of it and I'll keep reading whatever John Connolly writes because he's yet to disappoint. "
— Albert, 6/19/2010James Patterson is the most popular storyteller of our time. He is the creator of unforgettable characters and series, including Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Jane Effing Smith, and Maximum Ride, and of breathtaking true stories about the Kennedys, John Lennon, and Princess Diana, as well as our military heroes, police officers, and ER nurses. He has coauthored #1 bestselling novels with Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton, told the story of his own life in James Patterson by James Patterson, and received an Edgar Award, nine Emmy Awards, the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation, and the National Humanities Medal.
Jay O. Sanders began his acting career off-Broadway in Shakespearean roles then went on to appear in numerous films and television series, including Revolutionary Road, The Day after Tomorrow, and Kiss the Girls, based on the novel by James Patterson. He has narrated more than fifty audio books over the years, including the bestselling My Losing Season by Pat Conroy and Dean Koontz’s Dragon Tears and Mr. Murder. He also won six AudioFile Earphones Awards.