Sunday, August 17, 2014

The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die / April Henry / 213 pages / April Challenge Rain

Alexandra Sokoloff says The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die is a "psychological mystery wrapped in a thriller with a smart, resourceful heroine."  CJ Lyons says it is "a thrill-packed story with twists and turns you'll never see doming.  Hop on board for an adrenaline-fueled ride."  Both are excellent descriptions!  Cady returns to consciousness in a cabin in the woods, with a taste of blood in her mouth, a loose tooth, missing fingernails, and no memory.  She had obviously been tortured and is about to be killed as she cannot reveal the information her abductors seek.  This is a harrowing tale of greed, duplicity, homelessness, and incredible resourcefulness, courage, and determination.  I must admit I had a bit of a problem accepting Ty's convenient placement in the plot and his readiness to help.  (He was a McDonald's employee!?)  I liked it, but just couldn't quite believe it.


Truman Award Preliminary Nominee 2015-16

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