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John Connolly's originality and talent for storytelling have quickly made him one of today's preeminent thriller writers. Now, in The Unquiet, private detective Charlie Parker returns to untangle a horrifying story of betrayal, unclean desires, and murder -- a story of never-ending evil whose conclusion is still unknown.
Daniel Clay, a once-respected psychiatrist, has gone missing. His daughter insists that he killed himself after allegations surfaced that he had betrayed his patients -- but when a killer obsessed with uncovering the truth behind his own daughter's disappearance comes seeking revenge, long-forgotten secrets begin to emerge. Hired by Dr. Clay's daughter to protect her from the predator on the loose, tortured and ingenious private detective Charlie Parker finds himself trapped between those who want the truth to be revealed and those who will go to any length to keep it hidden.
John Connolly masterfully intertwines secret lives and secret sins with the violence that so often lies beneath the surface of the honeycomb world in this gripping narrative. Fast-paced, hypnotic, and elegantly told, The Unquiet is John Connolly at his chilling best.
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"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 (4 out of 5 stars)
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“[A] scary, cerebral thriller...Connolly creat[es] mood and suspense with ease.”
— Publishers Weekly (starred review) -
“The dark themes are balanced with lyrical descriptions as Guidall makes the text sing. He portrays a hard-boiled detective whose character expands as Parker becomes compassionate towards the unlikable contract killer...Guidall helps listeners appreciate Parker’s cleverness in both sleuthing and wordplay. He also delivers a striking portrait of Maine—beautiful in its wildness and ugly in an undercurrent of seething feelings provoked by an influx of monied tourists.”
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“The disquieting subject, coupled with Connolly’s dark, lyrical prose, will leave unshakable images lurking on the edge of the reader’s consciousness.”
— Booklist
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A 2008 Macavity Award Finalist for Best Mystery Novel
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A 2008 Barry Award Finalist for Best Novel
Unquiet Listener Reviews
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Linus Wadenbäck, 7/13/2022
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" 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, 6/19/2010
About John Connolly
James 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.
About George Guidall
George Guidall, winner of more than eighty AudioFile Earphones Awards, has won three of the prestigious Audie Award for Excellence in Audiobook Narration. In 2014 the Audio Publishers Association presented him with the Special Achievement Award for lifetime achievement/ During his thirty-year recording career he has recorded over 1,700 audiobooks, won multiple awards, been a mentor to many narrators, and shown by example the potential of fine storytelling. His forty-year acting career includes starring roles on Broadway, an Obie Award for best performance off Broadway, and frequent television appearances.