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All the Colors of the Dark

Written by: Chris Whitaker
Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini
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Publisher's Summary

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of We Begin at the End comes a soaring thriller and an epic love story that “hits like a sledgehammer . . . an absolutely must-read novel” (Gillian Flynn, author of Gone Girl).

Read with Jenna Book Club Pick as Featured on Today

The Boston Globe’s #1 Thriller/Mystery of 2024 So Far

One of The Washington Post’s Best Books of Summer

“Kept me frantically turning the pages and somehow made me cry at the end . . . Brava!”—Kristin Hannah, author of The Women

“Melds tense suspense with a powerful exploration of devotion, obsession, and love.”—People (Best New Books)

1975 is a time of change in America. The Vietnam War is ending. Muhammad Ali is fighting Joe Frazier. And in the small town of Monta Clare, Missouri, girls are disappearing.

When the daughter of a wealthy family is targeted, the most unlikely hero emerges—Patch, a local boy, who saves the girl, and, in doing so, leaves heartache in his wake.

Patch and those who love him soon discover that the line between triumph and tragedy has never been finer. And that their search for answers will lead them to truths that could mean losing one another.

A missing person mystery, a serial killer thriller, a love story, a unique twist on each, Chris Whitaker has written a novel about what lurks in the shadows of obsession and the blinding light of hope.

©2024 Chris Whitaker (P)2024 Random House Audio
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What the critics say

“Sure to bring suspense to the beach!”US Weekly

“Melds tense suspense with a powerful exploration of devotion, obsession, and love.”People

“This book hits like a sledgehammer. Equal parts harrowing and triumphant, Chris Whitaker's novel is a haunting story of America, alternating between its twin strands of violence and love. An absolutely must-read novel.”—Gillian Flynn

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I did not want this book to end.

So beautifully written, characters so developed I began to anticipate what they would say, and how they would react. Characters that felt like they were my friends, my family. A plot, that with every twist and turn, came back to its foundation: love. When I finished this book, I wanted to back and start it over. This will go down as one of my most favourite books ever.

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Amazing characters

The character development was terrific and I’m so sad that I’m done reading this one. I LOVED it and would recommend it to anyone.

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heart wrenching good

it started off a bit slow in the first couple of chapter. I'm so glad I stayed with it. lots of feels.

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Outstanding literary mystery

Incredible writing. Flawed, fully developed characters. Immersive and intriguing mystery. Depth and emotion make this such a layered story. Marketed as a thriller, this isn't that. it is so much more. Will be a 2024 favourite for sure

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Had me guessing all the way through

This book had everything. I enjoyed every min. Loved how the characters kept coming back to intertwine with each other. It's one of those books that I will be thinking about for a while.

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Delicious language and descriptions

Engaging, beautifully written, can’t wait for the movie. Highly recommended to everyone who loved a good book.

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Excellent

The story was fast paced and captivating. Overall, my best experience after years on audible.

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Such good writing

This was an awesome book. I could not put it down. The character development was breathtaking and the plot was anything but predictable

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An incredible story!

I purchased this audiobook to get me through a long drive, and I literally could not stop listening. What an incredible story with characters you cannot help but fall in love with and many unexpected twists and turns. Speaks to the beauty of friendship, perseverance, loyalty and courage.

For those who loved “The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell,” you will love this book!

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Spectacular!

Couldn’t stop listening to this book. It’s beautifully written and beautifully read with an incredible story and characters. A mystery and thriller with an amazing heart. This book should be a Pulitzer contender. Can’t recommend it highly enough

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