Where They Found Her

By Kimberly McCreight

Where They Found Her - Kimberly McCreight
  • Release Date: 2015-04-14
  • Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 240 Ratings

Description

“McCreight creates a world that pulls us in completely and genuinely, with characters that can enrage, amuse, and fill us with empathy. It’s a thrilling novel.”—GILLIAN FLYNN, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Gone Girl

Motherhood hasn’t been easy for Molly Anderson, and the years since the loss of her second child have been a particular struggle. But six months after moving from New York City to sophisticated Ridgedale, New Jersey, she’s finally enjoying life again, as mother of a five-year-old daughter and fledgling arts reporter for the local paper. But this tenuous stability is threatened when the body of a newborn is found in the woods behind prestigious Ridgedale University and Molly is assigned the story. Over the objections of her increasingly concerned husband, Molly dives into reporting, determined to prove herself by uncovering the truth. What she finds is a decades-old trail of dark secrets that winds through every corner of the town.

Told from the perspectives of Molly; Barbara, wife of Ridgedale’s police chief, whose faltering son is unraveling her picture-perfect life; and a sixteen-year old high school dropout, Sandy, who is dealing with her wayward mother, Where They Found Her reveals that the tragic truth about what happened to the baby lies at the unexpected intersection of these three very different women’s lives. It is a taut and profoundly moving novel about mothers and daughters—the fierce bonds that unite them and the deceit that can drive them apart. But most of all it’s about the heartbreakingly high price of history. The past can be artfully denied, but never truly buried.

Reviews

  • Such a good book!

    5
    By Mywaynichols76
    This story kept me interested from beginning to end. There were definitely plot twists I didn’t see coming. I’m not ashamed to say that the ending had me tearing up. It’s a good story that I recommend everyone give a read.
  • Not suspenseful

    2
    By BPF72
    Something about this book just didn't do it for me. Too many characters/storylines to keep up with and everything seemed to magically come together - it was all too easy... Having a million plot twists doesn't automatically make a book suspenseful (or a worthwhile read).
  • Must read!

    5
    By Ginuser
    I couldn't put this book down from the first page I started reading. Favorite book, hands down. Such a wonderful author. Very highly recommend this book!!
  • Amazing read

    5
    By stookin8er
    Bought this book on a whim because it was recommended as a book similar to Gone Girl and Big Little Lies. I have to say this book almost topped Gone Girl and certainly many of the other books I have recently read (The Girl on the Train, The Daughter, Reconstructing Amelia, etc.) I could not put the book down and it had so many plot twists I was never bored; it was interesting from start to finish. Kimberly McCreight is extremely talented and I hope this book soon gets the attention it deserves- it has potential to be a huge hit among the reading community. Would highly recommend.
  • Great read!

    5
    By Adelello
    I have to say I was nervous starting this book considering the subject matter... But I'm so glad I stuck it out! Very good book! It had very believable story lines and you really felt connected to the characters! I would recommend!
  • Great, quick read

    5
    By Bubbles4122
    I was lucky enough to get a advance copy of this book at a used book sale, and for only $1 too! Would have paid full price after reading. Well written with plenty of plot twists to keep you guessing. Can easily see this being adapted for the screen. I will definitely be checking out the author's first book, and eagerly await her next. Loved, loved this book!