Parson's End by Adam Hainline

by Adam Hainline

Robert Oakhurst and his identical twin brother, Andrew, have never seen eye-to-eye. Robert has always tolerated Andrew’s underachievement, disappointment, and embarrassment, until the summer 1995. That summer Robert tags along with Andrew on an unexpected road trip, planning on protecting Andrew from himself, but instead learns Andrew's disturbing secret. By the time they return they become bitter enemies. Andrew’s secret and destructive behavior lands him in prison and Robert is haunted by the consequences of his brother’s actions.Now, Robert has learned that Andrew’s body has been found in Parson's End, a small town in the eastern desert of Utah, and he couldn’t be happier. The brother who had caused him so much sorrow is finally dead, and all he has to do is identify the body, and he can finally say good riddance to his no-good twin.But as he enters Parson’s End, nothing is as it seems. It’s a deserted town with a dark secret, and Robert soon finds himself caught in a deadly game. The same game he fears Andrew was caught in. And his only chance to make it out alive is to finally face the demons of his past.

Mass Market Paperback

First published April 27, 2011

About the author

Adam Hainline is the author of Parson’s End, David, and Thirteen: a collection of thirteen dark tales. In 2010 he graduated from Weber State University, Summa Cum Laude, in English. He lives in Utah with his wife and three sons. He’s currently working on a new thriller, The Gyre.

Reviews

[Shell · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn't finish. I got to a little over the half-way point and just didn't care about any of the people, or finding out what was going to happen or...anything. Way too much dragging things out for me.

[B · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book. Kept my attention the entire time. A real page turner.

[Rainee · Rating 5 out of 5]

good book! kept me on edge and turning pages!

[Becky From Kansas · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this story. I felt the ending was a bit rushed and jumbled though. Still, it left me wondering (and hoping) for another book continuing the story. Potential for that I believe.

[Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Action, mystery, and even some sci-fi! Everything I wanted in a good book.

[Jon · Rating 5 out of 5]

really good book!