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The Forgotten Girl
The USA Today bestselling author of Somebody's Daughter and Layover presents a twist-filled thriller about a troubled family with long-buried secrets...
The past has arrived uninvited at Jason Danvers’s door in the form of his younger sister, Hayden, a former addict who severed all contact with her family as her life spiraled out of control. Now she’s clean and sober but in need of a desperate favor—she asks Jason and his wife to take care of her teenage daughter for forty-eight hours while she handles some business in town.
But Hayden never returns.
Her disappearance brings up more unresolved problems from Jason’s past, including the abrupt departure of his best friend on the night of their high school graduation twenty-seven years earlier. When a body is discovered in the woods, the mysteries of his sister’s life—and possible death—deepen. One by one these events will shatter every expectation Jason has ever had about families, about the awful truths that bind them, and the secrets that should be taken to the grave.
The past has arrived uninvited at Jason Danvers’s door in the form of his younger sister, Hayden, a former addict who severed all contact with her family as her life spiraled out of control. Now she’s clean and sober but in need of a desperate favor—she asks Jason and his wife to take care of her teenage daughter for forty-eight hours while she handles some business in town.
But Hayden never returns.
Her disappearance brings up more unresolved problems from Jason’s past, including the abrupt departure of his best friend on the night of their high school graduation twenty-seven years earlier. When a body is discovered in the woods, the mysteries of his sister’s life—and possible death—deepen. One by one these events will shatter every expectation Jason has ever had about families, about the awful truths that bind them, and the secrets that should be taken to the grave.
448 pages, Paperback
First published October 7, 2014
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David Bell
31 books2,274 followersDavid Bell is a USA Today bestselling and award-winning suspense novelist. His most recent thriller from Berkley/Penguin is KILL ALL YOUR DARLINGS. His previous novels include THE REQUEST, LAYOVER, SOMEBODY'S DAUGHTER, BRING HER HOME, SINCE SHE WENT AWAY, SOMEBODY I USED TO KNOW, THE FORGOTTEN GIRL, NEVER COME BACK, THE HIDING PLACE, and CEMETERY GIRL. He is currently a Professor of English at Western Kentucky University and can be reached via his website at www.davidbellnovels.com, on Twitter at Twitter.com/davidbellnovels, and on Facebook at Facebook.com/davidbellnovels.
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September 21, 2014
*I received a copy of this book through a GoodReads giveaway*
The Forgotten Girl's Jason Danvers might be the most bland protagonist ever. Also, the "revelations" he experiences at the end of the book just make him seem like an imperceptive blockhead.
I'd estimate that 350 of this book's 400-ish pages are dialogue. I don't mind dialogue-heavy books, but this author seems to insist we listen in on EVERY word these characters utter - every single, "Are you OK?" "Yeah." Every, "What happened?" "I don't know." Every, "I am sorry." "It's OK."
It feels like the characters explain their same worries/concerns/feelings over and over and over. They're always musing aloud about things that seem so obvious, they really needn't be said... but then again, since so much of the book is just dialogue, almost every fact has to be relayed to the reader through the character's conversations.
In fact, there's a lot of telling, not showing, going on here. We're supposed to accept that certain characters are bad parents because other characters keep repeating, "Well, he/she wasn't always there for her!" or that other characters are TOTAL BAD ASSES because they make a few remarks that seem a little attitude-y.
The plot isn't horrible, but some of the characters' actions are downright ridiculous. They put themselves in danger, trouble occurs, and you're left going, "Yeah, there was like, a 99 percent chance that was going to go badly for you. And yet, here you are. Doing it anyway."
The Forgotten Girl's Jason Danvers might be the most bland protagonist ever. Also, the "revelations" he experiences at the end of the book just make him seem like an imperceptive blockhead.
I'd estimate that 350 of this book's 400-ish pages are dialogue. I don't mind dialogue-heavy books, but this author seems to insist we listen in on EVERY word these characters utter - every single, "Are you OK?" "Yeah." Every, "What happened?" "I don't know." Every, "I am sorry." "It's OK."
It feels like the characters explain their same worries/concerns/feelings over and over and over. They're always musing aloud about things that seem so obvious, they really needn't be said... but then again, since so much of the book is just dialogue, almost every fact has to be relayed to the reader through the character's conversations.
In fact, there's a lot of telling, not showing, going on here. We're supposed to accept that certain characters are bad parents because other characters keep repeating, "Well, he/she wasn't always there for her!" or that other characters are TOTAL BAD ASSES because they make a few remarks that seem a little attitude-y.
The plot isn't horrible, but some of the characters' actions are downright ridiculous. They put themselves in danger, trouble occurs, and you're left going, "Yeah, there was like, a 99 percent chance that was going to go badly for you. And yet, here you are. Doing it anyway."
October 21, 2014
3.5 During high school they were inseparable friends, but all that would change on the night of their graduation. What happened that night would come back to haunt them in the future.
A good mystery/thriller of buried secrets, where each person has part of the puzzle and only a few know all. How well does one really know the friend one grew up with? Can a person ever really change?
Good characters, strong story line and many twists and turns made this one a very good read.
ARC from publisher.
A good mystery/thriller of buried secrets, where each person has part of the puzzle and only a few know all. How well does one really know the friend one grew up with? Can a person ever really change?
Good characters, strong story line and many twists and turns made this one a very good read.
ARC from publisher.
June 28, 2017
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The premise of this book hooked me instantly, I’m always drawn to books that have a past mystery merging with one in the present day and with the addition of a missing person, I’m all in! Maybe it’s because the possibilities are endless in terms of where the misper is and what actually happened to them, but these types of mysteries are always one of my go to choices. Then, you have the bonus of it being a Bell novel and his books are guaranteed fantastic reads, true page turners.
Bell shines the brightest in how well drawn his characters are, he writes people that are ordinary citizens that are placed in extraordinary circumstances. There is nothing far fetched about these scenarios, they’re wholly believable, something that could truly happen to anyone and I think that is exactly why I love his work so much. Jason and Nora are an average couple in their forties living back in his hometown of Ednaville after spending some time in NYC. They don’t have any children and live a peaceful, sedate lifestyle for the most part. As the hits kept coming for the couple, I found myself wondering what I or my husband would do in the same situation and most of what Jason did was easy to understand and identify with.
This was a compelling read, I kept wondering where the heck Hayden was and if she was alright and I also wondered how what happened on Jason’s graduation night would all tie in. It was a constant guessing game, exactly what I crave when I’m reading a mystery. It’s a multilayered story with good old small town secrets and a tightly wound plot. Bell is such a great writer, the pages just fly by as you get caught up in his characters lives.
The premise of this book hooked me instantly, I’m always drawn to books that have a past mystery merging with one in the present day and with the addition of a missing person, I’m all in! Maybe it’s because the possibilities are endless in terms of where the misper is and what actually happened to them, but these types of mysteries are always one of my go to choices. Then, you have the bonus of it being a Bell novel and his books are guaranteed fantastic reads, true page turners.
Bell shines the brightest in how well drawn his characters are, he writes people that are ordinary citizens that are placed in extraordinary circumstances. There is nothing far fetched about these scenarios, they’re wholly believable, something that could truly happen to anyone and I think that is exactly why I love his work so much. Jason and Nora are an average couple in their forties living back in his hometown of Ednaville after spending some time in NYC. They don’t have any children and live a peaceful, sedate lifestyle for the most part. As the hits kept coming for the couple, I found myself wondering what I or my husband would do in the same situation and most of what Jason did was easy to understand and identify with.
This was a compelling read, I kept wondering where the heck Hayden was and if she was alright and I also wondered how what happened on Jason’s graduation night would all tie in. It was a constant guessing game, exactly what I crave when I’m reading a mystery. It’s a multilayered story with good old small town secrets and a tightly wound plot. Bell is such a great writer, the pages just fly by as you get caught up in his characters lives.
August 26, 2016
Just couldn't finish it, but did read about three-fourths in. The problem is my attention just completely wandered as I read this book and suddenly I was reading without comprehending. I should have stopped reading much earlier.
My issue with the book is the overall 'talkiness' of it. I read a lot, maybe too much, and one of my fav. genres is mysteries. And, yes, mysteries by their nature are often dialogue-rich and people are often talking about doing something or they did something or they're going to do something...
And yet it's just talk. I'd rather see them do some of the things they talk about. Also, the talk is repetitious. Often I'd be reading and think, wait, I just read this. I must have put the bookmark in the wrong place. No, didn't do that. This IS the right page.
So move on! Get this story on the road! Stop having characters say things like 'Really?' over and over and over ...
If there was a good story in here, I couldn't find it.
I received a copy of this book through the goodreads giveaway program.
My issue with the book is the overall 'talkiness' of it. I read a lot, maybe too much, and one of my fav. genres is mysteries. And, yes, mysteries by their nature are often dialogue-rich and people are often talking about doing something or they did something or they're going to do something...
And yet it's just talk. I'd rather see them do some of the things they talk about. Also, the talk is repetitious. Often I'd be reading and think, wait, I just read this. I must have put the bookmark in the wrong place. No, didn't do that. This IS the right page.
So move on! Get this story on the road! Stop having characters say things like 'Really?' over and over and over ...
If there was a good story in here, I couldn't find it.
I received a copy of this book through the goodreads giveaway program.
May 22, 2019
Hayden's life is finally on track. Or so it seems. She is in the middle of mending her life when she shows up on her brother's door asking him and his wife to watch her daughter, Sierra, while she takes care of a few things in town. She soon becomes a missing person with many unanswered questions. Is she in trouble? Did she leave on her own accord with no intentions of returning?
While searching for Jason's missing sister, police identify a body belonging to his best friend that he hasn't seen since high school. Their last words were painful ones during a fight between the two of them, but no one suspected foul play in the disappearance of his friend, Logan. He always spoke of leaving town for good and everyone thought he did exactly that. Now there is reason to believe that there was more between Jason's old friend and his sister. Can the past explain why Hayden is missing and give Jason the answers he seeks today?
This book was steady, strong and very well written. The ending was somewhat predictable, but also surprising at the same time. It did feel a little slow at times but the suspense of it kept me engaged enough to trudge through that.
This is the first book I have ever read by David Bell, and it certainly will NOT be the last.
Keep your eyes open for the release of "The Forgotten Girl", scheduled for October 2014.
Disclaimer
*I received an uncorrected Advanced Readers Copy of this book in a First Reads giveaway in exchange for an honest review. This in no way affected my opinion of the book or the content disclosed in my review. *
While searching for Jason's missing sister, police identify a body belonging to his best friend that he hasn't seen since high school. Their last words were painful ones during a fight between the two of them, but no one suspected foul play in the disappearance of his friend, Logan. He always spoke of leaving town for good and everyone thought he did exactly that. Now there is reason to believe that there was more between Jason's old friend and his sister. Can the past explain why Hayden is missing and give Jason the answers he seeks today?
This book was steady, strong and very well written. The ending was somewhat predictable, but also surprising at the same time. It did feel a little slow at times but the suspense of it kept me engaged enough to trudge through that.
This is the first book I have ever read by David Bell, and it certainly will NOT be the last.
Keep your eyes open for the release of "The Forgotten Girl", scheduled for October 2014.
Disclaimer
*I received an uncorrected Advanced Readers Copy of this book in a First Reads giveaway in exchange for an honest review. This in no way affected my opinion of the book or the content disclosed in my review. *
October 11, 2015
I gave this one 3 stars because I really like David Bell as an author, but this was not his finest work.
The book opens with Jason as a teenager being interviewed by police regarding the disappearance of his best friend, Logan. They were fighting over mutual love interest Reagan and Logan threw a punch that we are supposed to wonder throughout the book of it killed him.
Fast forward 25 years or so-Jason and his wife Nora have moved back to his hometown in Ohio after suffering financial difficulties in NYC. They are just starting to get their marriage back on track when his unpredictable, alcoholic sister (Hayden) and her teenage daughter (Sierra) show up on his doorstep. Hayden is going through a 12 step program and is trying to make right with those she wronged in the past. She needs to leave Sierra with her brother while she takes care of one item (which of course is mysterious and vague). When Hayden doesn't return as promised, Jason and Sierra begin looking for her.
I really wanted to like this book. Typically, mysteries hold my attention by the action, not the character development, but David Bell has a way of getting me attached to his characters that most authors in this genre do not. I think it's one of his strongest qualities as a writer. However, the "mystery" of Hayden and who killed Logan fell short for me. It was a little to easy to figure out. Also, I felt Jason and Reagan's adult relationship was unrealistic. I would be extremely uncomfortable with my husband meeting with a high school love interest a minimum of once a month alone. The characters weren't really like able in this book, not even Jason, but somehow I still felt the pull to finish this one. If you are wanting to read a novel of Mr Bell's for the first time, please don't choose this one! Start with Cemetery Girl or The Hiding Place. If you are a die hard fan, go ahead and read it.
The book opens with Jason as a teenager being interviewed by police regarding the disappearance of his best friend, Logan. They were fighting over mutual love interest Reagan and Logan threw a punch that we are supposed to wonder throughout the book of it killed him.
Fast forward 25 years or so-Jason and his wife Nora have moved back to his hometown in Ohio after suffering financial difficulties in NYC. They are just starting to get their marriage back on track when his unpredictable, alcoholic sister (Hayden) and her teenage daughter (Sierra) show up on his doorstep. Hayden is going through a 12 step program and is trying to make right with those she wronged in the past. She needs to leave Sierra with her brother while she takes care of one item (which of course is mysterious and vague). When Hayden doesn't return as promised, Jason and Sierra begin looking for her.
I really wanted to like this book. Typically, mysteries hold my attention by the action, not the character development, but David Bell has a way of getting me attached to his characters that most authors in this genre do not. I think it's one of his strongest qualities as a writer. However, the "mystery" of Hayden and who killed Logan fell short for me. It was a little to easy to figure out. Also, I felt Jason and Reagan's adult relationship was unrealistic. I would be extremely uncomfortable with my husband meeting with a high school love interest a minimum of once a month alone. The characters weren't really like able in this book, not even Jason, but somehow I still felt the pull to finish this one. If you are wanting to read a novel of Mr Bell's for the first time, please don't choose this one! Start with Cemetery Girl or The Hiding Place. If you are a die hard fan, go ahead and read it.
April 22, 2016
Jason and Nora, his wife, have moved from New York back to his hometown, Ednaville. Jason is asked about his best friend, Logan, if he knew for sure that he disappeared on graduation night after they had a fight over a girl, whose name is Regan. Only to have is wild addict younger sister, Hayden, to show up at his house to leave her daughter, Sirrea, to stay with them for 48 hours. Until she takes care of business in Ednaville. Hayden disappears and things start to unravel in Jason's life, about his past, his sister, his best friend.
For me this was a page turner book; it keeps you interested in what is going to happen next. You can't lay it down, because you have just got to find out about what is happening in Jason's life, what happened to his sister and what really happened to his best friend, Logan.
For me this was a page turner book; it keeps you interested in what is going to happen next. You can't lay it down, because you have just got to find out about what is happening in Jason's life, what happened to his sister and what really happened to his best friend, Logan.
December 24, 2014
This is the first book I ever read from Mr. Bell and I can't believe that I was missing out on such an amazing author. I love his writing style, his portrayal of these amazingly flawed characters. The plot was something I never read before, the setting, which was in a small town in Ohio, was unique for me as well, because I never read book that took place in Ohio. The story pacing was great, though there were times it was slow, but picked right back up.
I can't really say who my favorite character is, because I loved them all, besides Jesse Dean and Logan. In the beginning I felt bad for Logan, but as the story progressed, I'm like, 'No, I don't know how I feel about you now Logan.' Bell makes you believe a character is a certain way, but then it starts unravels as the story progresses and your view on them changes. The one person who fits that bill is Logan's mother.
I couldn't put the book down, I had to know what was happening. The Forgotten Girl is one that stands out to me for my year so far, I definitely won't forget about, seeing how I am now suffering from a book hangover. The Forgotten Girl is very suspenseful, you think you know something, but the author changes it up. I literally couldn't put this down, I needed to know what happened to Hayden and Logan.
This is highly recommended if you love a good page turner that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
I can't really say who my favorite character is, because I loved them all, besides Jesse Dean and Logan. In the beginning I felt bad for Logan, but as the story progressed, I'm like, 'No, I don't know how I feel about you now Logan.' Bell makes you believe a character is a certain way, but then it starts unravels as the story progresses and your view on them changes. The one person who fits that bill is Logan's mother.
I couldn't put the book down, I had to know what was happening. The Forgotten Girl is one that stands out to me for my year so far, I definitely won't forget about, seeing how I am now suffering from a book hangover. The Forgotten Girl is very suspenseful, you think you know something, but the author changes it up. I literally couldn't put this down, I needed to know what happened to Hayden and Logan.
This is highly recommended if you love a good page turner that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
March 23, 2015
David Bell at his best is on par with Coben as one of my favorite mystery thriller writers. Both specialize in domestic mysteries, smaller stories, close to home. Both can keep the pages turning. Thing is Coben surprises, even wows occasionally, with his plot twists and turns. Bell seems to take a more straight forward approach. Although that isn't really the problem with this book so much as just the smallness of the mystery. It's very well written, Bell's books are primarily dialogue driven and as such are lightning quick reads too, and it certainly keeps the readers' interest, it's just quite thin plot wise. One keeps expecting more and there really isn't much there and previous books have shown Bell can do much better. Having that been said, it's plenty entertaining, works for a quick fun read, but it isn't the author's best work and he shouldn't be judged on this one. His other books are pretty great and really must reads for any genre fan.
March 13, 2017
3.6 rating from me -- This was a fun-page-turning mystery --(not without a few flaws in my opinion --but enjoyable just the same).
It was my first book by David Bell: (A First-reads-give-a-way). THANK YOU! --I'll read another book by 'Bell'. (quick escape enjoyment). Even in the couple of spots when I'm shaking my head -- "no way would Sierra say that", I 'still' wanted to know what was coming next. It was nice to know a few things were 'not' as I expected. A couple of things I 'did' predict. (All is fair with mystery reading)!
I think many people will enjoy this story.
For those who have read this book: We could have a discussion about "The Title" alone!
It was my first book by David Bell: (A First-reads-give-a-way). THANK YOU! --I'll read another book by 'Bell'. (quick escape enjoyment). Even in the couple of spots when I'm shaking my head -- "no way would Sierra say that", I 'still' wanted to know what was coming next. It was nice to know a few things were 'not' as I expected. A couple of things I 'did' predict. (All is fair with mystery reading)!
I think many people will enjoy this story.
For those who have read this book: We could have a discussion about "The Title" alone!
April 11, 2017
It's been a while since I've read a mystery, but "The Forgotten Girl" didn't fall into a pattern I recognized. It wasn't like there were a bunch of clues doled out so the reader could fit them into the puzzle. Stuff just happened and mere snippets of evidence were handed out with most of the stuff coming to light at the end of the book.
You could make the argument that it's a character driven piece, but that would require the characters, at least the main one, to be interesting and that clearly wasn't the case here. Jason is a middle-aged man living a middle-class life in Ohio with his perfectly nice wife when his wayward and wild sister shows up and asks him to look after his niece for a few days while she does something.
There was too much dull dialogue, pointless scenes, and plodding plotting in this book. It got slightly exciting at the end, but for the most part it was a snooze.
Not recommended.
You could make the argument that it's a character driven piece, but that would require the characters, at least the main one, to be interesting and that clearly wasn't the case here. Jason is a middle-aged man living a middle-class life in Ohio with his perfectly nice wife when his wayward and wild sister shows up and asks him to look after his niece for a few days while she does something.
There was too much dull dialogue, pointless scenes, and plodding plotting in this book. It got slightly exciting at the end, but for the most part it was a snooze.
Not recommended.
July 29, 2014
In David Bell’s new novel, The Forgotten Girl, Jason Danvers has moved from New York City to Ednaville, Ohio, the small town where he grew up with his younger sister Hayden, and the last place he thought he would live as an adult. Hayden has long since left Ednaville, and she has broken all ties with Jason in exchange for a life of addiction. Jason and his wife, Nora, have settled into their jobs and the slower pace of Ednaville, and they’ve reconnected in a way that their lives in New York didn’t allow.
One night, Hayden arrives on Jason and Nora’s doorstep and asks that they let her teenage daughter, Sierra, stay with them while Hayden completes some unfinished business. Hayden looks healthy and sober, and despite an initial hesitance and a long history of being disappointed in his sister, Jason agrees to her terms.
What follows is a fast paced mystery that examines family dynamics, old friendships, addiction, parenting, marriage, and small town life.
David Bell does a great job capturing the surreal aspects of returning to old stomping grounds after a long absence. His characters are compelling, and readers will be rooting for some and hoping for a comeuppance for others. There were moments when I wondered why the hell a character would make a certain choice, and Bell almost always came through with a plausible explanation. As for those times when he didn’t offer an explanation, I’m reminded that life isn’t always that tidy outside of books either.
If you enjoy mysteries and suspense, I definitely recommend you read The Forgotten Girl. I also suggest you set aside a chunk of time to do so, because once you get started, it’s very hard to put it down. The book would also be a good one for book clubs. I imagine lively debates about parenting, addiction, family relationships, and the beauty and trials of returning home and reconnecting with the past.
My thanks for the publisher for an ARC of the book in exchange for my honest review.
One night, Hayden arrives on Jason and Nora’s doorstep and asks that they let her teenage daughter, Sierra, stay with them while Hayden completes some unfinished business. Hayden looks healthy and sober, and despite an initial hesitance and a long history of being disappointed in his sister, Jason agrees to her terms.
What follows is a fast paced mystery that examines family dynamics, old friendships, addiction, parenting, marriage, and small town life.
David Bell does a great job capturing the surreal aspects of returning to old stomping grounds after a long absence. His characters are compelling, and readers will be rooting for some and hoping for a comeuppance for others. There were moments when I wondered why the hell a character would make a certain choice, and Bell almost always came through with a plausible explanation. As for those times when he didn’t offer an explanation, I’m reminded that life isn’t always that tidy outside of books either.
If you enjoy mysteries and suspense, I definitely recommend you read The Forgotten Girl. I also suggest you set aside a chunk of time to do so, because once you get started, it’s very hard to put it down. The book would also be a good one for book clubs. I imagine lively debates about parenting, addiction, family relationships, and the beauty and trials of returning home and reconnecting with the past.
My thanks for the publisher for an ARC of the book in exchange for my honest review.
August 22, 2014
I won this ARC from Goodreads! The first book I've won and I was so excited to get it!!!! However, the book itself was lacking in excitement.
The prologue was great and I thought it would be a book hard to put down. But the story was drawn out and the characters were flat. I never felt the tension or intrigue that should have been a part of this mystery. The writing style was one I don't enjoy, characters asking themselves question after question after question. Almost like the author is trying to review the story for the reader. The conversations between people lacked spark and became monotonous. But I was so HAPPY to win this book and have a chance to read it! Thank you Goodreads!
The prologue was great and I thought it would be a book hard to put down. But the story was drawn out and the characters were flat. I never felt the tension or intrigue that should have been a part of this mystery. The writing style was one I don't enjoy, characters asking themselves question after question after question. Almost like the author is trying to review the story for the reader. The conversations between people lacked spark and became monotonous. But I was so HAPPY to win this book and have a chance to read it! Thank you Goodreads!
June 5, 2015
Oh my goodness so much dialogue! And it didn't flow well. Too much time having the characters say things about other characters rather than showing us a well developed character. Speaking of characters, there wasn't really one that was well developed other than Jason and I just couldn't get into Hayden and Sierra at all! It was all a bit predictable and if a character does something stupid then yup...there will be trouble. And the title. Who is the Forgotten Girl? I can't speculate here because I don't want to add spoilers but that's a confusing one! This is not Bell's best book by any means. If this is your first book by him read another one. He really can write well...just not this one. A generous 3 stars.
June 6, 2018
This is a real page turner! I could not stop reading. David Bell can spin a good story this was my first book by this author but I will read more of his work.
October 6, 2014
The Forgotten Girl by David Bell is a highly recommended novel that explores past secrets and the bonds between family and friends.
In The Forgotten Girl, Jason Danvers and his wife, Nora, have relocated to his home town of Ednaville, Ohio, after he lost his job in NYC. Jason left Ednaville after he graduated from high school 27 years earlier when he and his best friend Logan, had a fist fight over a mutual friend, Regan. Logan disappeared that night, everyone presumed he left town since he had been threatening to do that for years. Jason was grilled by the police as a suspect in his disappearance, but nothing came of that.
Much to Jason and Nora's surprise Hayden, Jason's sister, appears unexpectedly at their front door, profusely apologizing for her past behavior. They haven't seen Hayden for five years, but with her history of alcoholism and creating drama and problems over the years, Jason has every right to be leery of her contacting him. Hayden claims she's clean and sober now, and asks them to watch her daughter, 17 yr. old Sierra, for just a couple days while Hayden takes care of some unfinished business.
Soon it becomes clear that the unfinished business Hayden is dealing with may be much more dangerous than she let on, and her daughter Sierra is very concerned after Hayden sent her what appears to be a good-bye text. Adding to the mystery is the sighting of Hayden with a local ne'er-do-well-very-bad-boy. Circumstances eventually lead to the police being called in and it becomes clear that whatever Hayden is trying to do may be connected to events that happened years earlier.\
The Forgotten Girl is more of a slowly revealed explanation of what happened years ago. Although it isn't necessarily a thriller, it does uncover a mystery while examining old friendships and family ties as well as parenting, alcoholism, and living in a small town. The big reveal is fairly predictable, but Bell is a skilled writer and will keep you glued to the pages to the final conclusion. A great airplane book choice.
Disclosure: My Kindle edition was courtesy of the Penguin Group for review purposes.
In The Forgotten Girl, Jason Danvers and his wife, Nora, have relocated to his home town of Ednaville, Ohio, after he lost his job in NYC. Jason left Ednaville after he graduated from high school 27 years earlier when he and his best friend Logan, had a fist fight over a mutual friend, Regan. Logan disappeared that night, everyone presumed he left town since he had been threatening to do that for years. Jason was grilled by the police as a suspect in his disappearance, but nothing came of that.
Much to Jason and Nora's surprise Hayden, Jason's sister, appears unexpectedly at their front door, profusely apologizing for her past behavior. They haven't seen Hayden for five years, but with her history of alcoholism and creating drama and problems over the years, Jason has every right to be leery of her contacting him. Hayden claims she's clean and sober now, and asks them to watch her daughter, 17 yr. old Sierra, for just a couple days while Hayden takes care of some unfinished business.
Soon it becomes clear that the unfinished business Hayden is dealing with may be much more dangerous than she let on, and her daughter Sierra is very concerned after Hayden sent her what appears to be a good-bye text. Adding to the mystery is the sighting of Hayden with a local ne'er-do-well-very-bad-boy. Circumstances eventually lead to the police being called in and it becomes clear that whatever Hayden is trying to do may be connected to events that happened years earlier.\
The Forgotten Girl is more of a slowly revealed explanation of what happened years ago. Although it isn't necessarily a thriller, it does uncover a mystery while examining old friendships and family ties as well as parenting, alcoholism, and living in a small town. The big reveal is fairly predictable, but Bell is a skilled writer and will keep you glued to the pages to the final conclusion. A great airplane book choice.
Disclosure: My Kindle edition was courtesy of the Penguin Group for review purposes.
August 25, 2014
*Recieved through Goodreads First Reads
Let me start off my saying that I really enjoyed this book. In fact I'm writing this review at 1:30am because I stayed up to finish reading it. I always love a good mystery, especially with murder involved. With that said I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because aside from Jason and Nora, I found most of the characters slightly annoying. I tried to like Hayden and Sierra, I really did, but it just wasn't happening. I actually got more annoyed at the end when I realised his sister and friend (Reagan) had been lying to him for all these years. They knew what had happened to his best friend the night he disappeared and never said anything, his sister even going as far as to help cover it up. I can't say I don't understand why they did what they did but it still made me feel bad for Jason. He spent all this time wondering and feeling guilty and the people closest to him had the answers he needed all along.
Let me start off my saying that I really enjoyed this book. In fact I'm writing this review at 1:30am because I stayed up to finish reading it. I always love a good mystery, especially with murder involved. With that said I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because aside from Jason and Nora, I found most of the characters slightly annoying. I tried to like Hayden and Sierra, I really did, but it just wasn't happening. I actually got more annoyed at the end when I realised his sister and friend (Reagan) had been lying to him for all these years. They knew what had happened to his best friend the night he disappeared and never said anything, his sister even going as far as to help cover it up. I can't say I don't understand why they did what they did but it still made me feel bad for Jason. He spent all this time wondering and feeling guilty and the people closest to him had the answers he needed all along.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 24, 2014
I was so excited to read this book. The first few pages I had a bit of trouble getting into the book but I was determined to stay with it. It seemed to pick up pace and I became interested. There seemed to be so many characters and some of the interactions are blah. Jason and his wife's relationship is difficult to read, is there any love there at all? It felt so cold between the two of them.
I kept reading and found the book to be very predictable. I seemed to know what was going to happen. Also the reason Hayden came back to make amends is just not a good reason to put herself in danger and leave her daughter without a mother. I just thought this book led you to no where.
I was really let down by the ending and I wasn't surprised it all turned out great for everyone.
Disappointed.
I kept reading and found the book to be very predictable. I seemed to know what was going to happen. Also the reason Hayden came back to make amends is just not a good reason to put herself in danger and leave her daughter without a mother. I just thought this book led you to no where.
I was really let down by the ending and I wasn't surprised it all turned out great for everyone.
Disappointed.
November 19, 2014
This is the first novel i read by David Bell, i am not much into suspense, crime, drama books, But i must say this book had me hooked from the beginning. Very intresting plot, with lots of mystery and guessing to it. I could use less of the foul language as in most secular books. But all in all i really enjoyed the storyline. It was certainly a page turner, always wanting to know what happens next. I do recommend this book to suspense lovers. I also think there should of been an epilogue at the end telling us what happened to the characters a little down the line.. Gave this book 5 stars.
August 28, 2014
This novel was a Goodreads Giveaway free book. I was very happy to receive it but not as happy in the literal reading of it. It started out kind of slow, it promised to get better, but even at the what is usually exciting end, it kind of whimpered while resolving all the mysteries. The lost were found and secrets were revealed. The main character, Jason, seemed very real but his wife, sister and niece seemed rather uninspired.
June 23, 2017
Jason and Hayden are siblings. They were raised in the same house by the same parents, yet their lives took different turns.
Jason has been plagued by a haunting memory surrounding his high school graduation night. He eventually moved to New York City where he married and began a career. With his marriage showing fracture lines, he and his wife decide to move back to Jason's small home town and try to make a second go of it.
Hayden has purposely distanced herself from her family for years. Alcohol, drugs and bad choices in friends has kept her estranged from her family for years. She suddenly shows up unannounced at Jason's door one night, offers a somewhat sincere apology for her actions of the past and requests a favor. Saying she has some things she needs to tend to she asks if her teenage daughter can stay with them for a few days while she sets some things right.
Both Jayson and Hayden are harboring guilt, holding secrets and living with regrets over the disappearance of Jason's best friend, Logan, the night of their graduation. Jayson and Logan had a fight -- a fist fight -- and Logan finally got up and walked away. He was never seen again and rumors have circulated for years whether he just left town or something more sinister happened.
This book held an interesting mystery, a decent plot and an insight into how far persons can go to cover up for a friend. The friendship between Jayson and his once best friend (a girl), Regan, seemed a bit too secretive for a man who was working on strengthening his marriage. However, my takeaway was that there is strength in family and honesty is always the best course of action. They say you can never go home, but for Jayson and Hayden, home was just where forgiveness and truth was directing them.
This was my second book by this author (Somebody I Used to Know being the first) and I look forward to future stories by him.
Jason has been plagued by a haunting memory surrounding his high school graduation night. He eventually moved to New York City where he married and began a career. With his marriage showing fracture lines, he and his wife decide to move back to Jason's small home town and try to make a second go of it.
Hayden has purposely distanced herself from her family for years. Alcohol, drugs and bad choices in friends has kept her estranged from her family for years. She suddenly shows up unannounced at Jason's door one night, offers a somewhat sincere apology for her actions of the past and requests a favor. Saying she has some things she needs to tend to she asks if her teenage daughter can stay with them for a few days while she sets some things right.
Both Jayson and Hayden are harboring guilt, holding secrets and living with regrets over the disappearance of Jason's best friend, Logan, the night of their graduation. Jayson and Logan had a fight -- a fist fight -- and Logan finally got up and walked away. He was never seen again and rumors have circulated for years whether he just left town or something more sinister happened.
This book held an interesting mystery, a decent plot and an insight into how far persons can go to cover up for a friend. The friendship between Jayson and his once best friend (a girl), Regan, seemed a bit too secretive for a man who was working on strengthening his marriage. However, my takeaway was that there is strength in family and honesty is always the best course of action. They say you can never go home, but for Jayson and Hayden, home was just where forgiveness and truth was directing them.
This was my second book by this author (Somebody I Used to Know being the first) and I look forward to future stories by him.
November 20, 2015
I'd like to start off by saying this is an ARC won by Goodreads giveaway. I believe it's due to come out some time in October 2014
This book was AWESOME!! It was a page turner well into wee hours of the night and there were times I just couldn't put it down!! I didn't really understand the meaning of the title for this book, until the very end. Just as I thought I had things figured out, a new twist and another after that and so on
It's the story of a an older brother, Jason & his younger, not such a good girl sister, Hayden
Something happens to Jason's best friend, Logan, on the night of graduation. That's where the story begins but the fast forwards to 27 years later. His "drunken mess of a sister, shows up on his doorstep with her daughter, Sierra. She tells her brother she's clean & sober now but this is a story he has heard before. She asks him one favor, and that's if she can leave Sierra with Jason and his wife Nora, for a day or 2 at most. He agrees
The daughter is now 17 years old and could be left alone but her mom wanted her to be with her Uncle & Aunt while she had some last minute things she needed to take care of but wants 48 hours tops!! Within the first 24 hours problems arise and they only continue way past 48 hours. Where is his sister? Is she dead? Is his best friend Logan dead or alive ? So many questions need answering yet more things are covered up, untruths told, suspicions of people in the past are turning up in the present and lots of twists & turns until finally the whole story is told
The book takes us on a journey of memories, of the past mainly and problems happening now in the future.
It's about secrets and family secrets, how much can any one person hold onto and how long until things resurface again. I believe this book will keep many readers up late into the night, unable to put the book down and will also make readers think of their own families, possible problems in them or ask themselves just how far and long would they be able to hold into past situations and secrets and under what circumstances. It really brings up a lot of questions, as a reader, of what I may/may not have done or how much I would or wouldn't tell to keep family safe and/or to keep face for the family for fear something unpleasant might be thought of if disclosed.
I highly recommend this book esp if you love twists & turns in a story, somewhat of a mystery as to "what exactly happened on graduation night?" It's a story about family and being there for each other whether you have doubts about certain members of that family or not and just an all around great read!!
I read this authors book "The Hiding Place and wasn't impressed at all. I believe I rated it 3 stars and said it was boring and predictable. This book, to me, is the antithesis of that, in that it wasn't boring and wasn't predictable and I hope that the author continues on this path of storytelling as this will make me want to buy others unless he falls back into the predictable boring mode
Read this, you won't be sorry ( you might lose sleep though since it's a page turner )
This book was AWESOME!! It was a page turner well into wee hours of the night and there were times I just couldn't put it down!! I didn't really understand the meaning of the title for this book, until the very end. Just as I thought I had things figured out, a new twist and another after that and so on
It's the story of a an older brother, Jason & his younger, not such a good girl sister, Hayden
Something happens to Jason's best friend, Logan, on the night of graduation. That's where the story begins but the fast forwards to 27 years later. His "drunken mess of a sister, shows up on his doorstep with her daughter, Sierra. She tells her brother she's clean & sober now but this is a story he has heard before. She asks him one favor, and that's if she can leave Sierra with Jason and his wife Nora, for a day or 2 at most. He agrees
The daughter is now 17 years old and could be left alone but her mom wanted her to be with her Uncle & Aunt while she had some last minute things she needed to take care of but wants 48 hours tops!! Within the first 24 hours problems arise and they only continue way past 48 hours. Where is his sister? Is she dead? Is his best friend Logan dead or alive ? So many questions need answering yet more things are covered up, untruths told, suspicions of people in the past are turning up in the present and lots of twists & turns until finally the whole story is told
The book takes us on a journey of memories, of the past mainly and problems happening now in the future.
It's about secrets and family secrets, how much can any one person hold onto and how long until things resurface again. I believe this book will keep many readers up late into the night, unable to put the book down and will also make readers think of their own families, possible problems in them or ask themselves just how far and long would they be able to hold into past situations and secrets and under what circumstances. It really brings up a lot of questions, as a reader, of what I may/may not have done or how much I would or wouldn't tell to keep family safe and/or to keep face for the family for fear something unpleasant might be thought of if disclosed.
I highly recommend this book esp if you love twists & turns in a story, somewhat of a mystery as to "what exactly happened on graduation night?" It's a story about family and being there for each other whether you have doubts about certain members of that family or not and just an all around great read!!
I read this authors book "The Hiding Place and wasn't impressed at all. I believe I rated it 3 stars and said it was boring and predictable. This book, to me, is the antithesis of that, in that it wasn't boring and wasn't predictable and I hope that the author continues on this path of storytelling as this will make me want to buy others unless he falls back into the predictable boring mode
Read this, you won't be sorry ( you might lose sleep though since it's a page turner )
October 1, 2014
Review also found at http://kristineandterri.blogspot.ca/2...
I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher NAL Trade via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review. The expected publication date is October 7, 2014.
This story is marketed as a suspense novel and delivers on that front. From the start you are caught up in a mystery that is 27 years old. Questions arise from the get go.
The reader enters Jason world where he is reminded of the disappearance of his high school best friend and the reappearance of his troubled sister and her seventeen year old daughter. The reader is not told why his sister comes back in to his life just to disappear but knows that it is somehow linked.
I will admit that I was not surprised by any of the twists and turns in this story. I was able to guess the answers to all of the question marks before they were revealed. I'm not sure if this was intentional or not. In this sense the story lacked a little bit of the wow factor for me. This may not be the case for others. I also found that Jason got on my nerves a bit with the way he was digging in to matters. It just seemed out of character and he really didn't fit the mold of someone who will stop at nothing to find answers.
My last comment is surrounding the title of the story. I am not really sure why it was called the Forgotten Girl. Is it because of the sister who was out of Jason's life for so long, is it because of the daughter she left at his house? I will never know. This could be an endless topic for discussion for a book club. For me, it just didn't seem to capture the essence of the story.
All in all this was a good read. The writing was easy to follow and it had a mystery that readers could follow. It was a pleasant afternoon spent
I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher NAL Trade via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review. The expected publication date is October 7, 2014.
This story is marketed as a suspense novel and delivers on that front. From the start you are caught up in a mystery that is 27 years old. Questions arise from the get go.
The reader enters Jason world where he is reminded of the disappearance of his high school best friend and the reappearance of his troubled sister and her seventeen year old daughter. The reader is not told why his sister comes back in to his life just to disappear but knows that it is somehow linked.
I will admit that I was not surprised by any of the twists and turns in this story. I was able to guess the answers to all of the question marks before they were revealed. I'm not sure if this was intentional or not. In this sense the story lacked a little bit of the wow factor for me. This may not be the case for others. I also found that Jason got on my nerves a bit with the way he was digging in to matters. It just seemed out of character and he really didn't fit the mold of someone who will stop at nothing to find answers.
My last comment is surrounding the title of the story. I am not really sure why it was called the Forgotten Girl. Is it because of the sister who was out of Jason's life for so long, is it because of the daughter she left at his house? I will never know. This could be an endless topic for discussion for a book club. For me, it just didn't seem to capture the essence of the story.
All in all this was a good read. The writing was easy to follow and it had a mystery that readers could follow. It was a pleasant afternoon spent
March 26, 2015
I received a copy of this book through Goodreads: First Reads.
I was actually mildly surprised at how quickly this book grabbed my attention. It was well written and fairly well-paced, especially one with so much dialogue (but I don't mind that, better than pages and pages of never ending details that leave nothing to the imagination).
The overall story-line was not a particularly original one, but it was written quite well and with a few added flourishes to it to make it Bell's own. I was entertained and felt the need to see what happened and so I ended up flying through this in a day.
It did get a bit slow, there in the middle when it seemed like there were so many characters in play yet not real ties between them. And the story stalled for a few chapter but then things hit their stride again.
It may not have been the best mystery written, ever. But it definitely had its moments. I was constantly wondering about SOMETHING that was going on whether it was "IS there something going on between Jason and Reagan?" or "What is the deal with this Colton guy? He is so slick and I am getting a weird vibe from him." on to the larger question of "Is Logan alive, having just run off or is he dead?"
I think that Bell wrote a pretty decent story that ate up a few hours time for me, a story that was fun to read and one that I cared what happened. I think it ended a bit abrupt, after that last "visit for truth" felt rushed, but he tied up his loose ends and left me feeling pleased with my free book and the time that I devoted to it. I am looking forward to more encounter with Bell's books.
I was actually mildly surprised at how quickly this book grabbed my attention. It was well written and fairly well-paced, especially one with so much dialogue (but I don't mind that, better than pages and pages of never ending details that leave nothing to the imagination).
The overall story-line was not a particularly original one, but it was written quite well and with a few added flourishes to it to make it Bell's own. I was entertained and felt the need to see what happened and so I ended up flying through this in a day.
It did get a bit slow, there in the middle when it seemed like there were so many characters in play yet not real ties between them. And the story stalled for a few chapter but then things hit their stride again.
It may not have been the best mystery written, ever. But it definitely had its moments. I was constantly wondering about SOMETHING that was going on whether it was "IS there something going on between Jason and Reagan?" or "What is the deal with this Colton guy? He is so slick and I am getting a weird vibe from him." on to the larger question of "Is Logan alive, having just run off or is he dead?"
I think that Bell wrote a pretty decent story that ate up a few hours time for me, a story that was fun to read and one that I cared what happened. I think it ended a bit abrupt, after that last "visit for truth" felt rushed, but he tied up his loose ends and left me feeling pleased with my free book and the time that I devoted to it. I am looking forward to more encounter with Bell's books.
September 30, 2014
This was a goodreads giveaway that I won.
I have to say it was a good book, since it's not something I would normally read. It has it's good and bad points.
It took me a little while to get into it, and and at times it was a little slow. I think part of the problem was the dialogue. It went on and on at times. Some of it could have been cut out.
One the good points, it was a good story. Once I got into it, I was eager to finish.
Over all it was a good read!
I have to say it was a good book, since it's not something I would normally read. It has it's good and bad points.
It took me a little while to get into it, and and at times it was a little slow. I think part of the problem was the dialogue. It went on and on at times. Some of it could have been cut out.
One the good points, it was a good story. Once I got into it, I was eager to finish.
Over all it was a good read!
September 15, 2014
I received an ARC of this book from Goodreads. Thank you goodreads. I feel I'm being generous with the two star rating. The basic plot has some merit but the book is filled with pages upon pages of mind numbing dialogue that tends to run along the line of "See spot run" "jane sees spot". You get the picture. The characters are as flat and uninspiring as the dialogue. And the plot whimpers to a close at the end.
January 15, 2020
Jason Danver’s isn’t close with his sister Hayden. Over the years she has distanced herself from Jason and their family as she spiraled out of control. Now Jason finds his former addict sister at his doorstep with her teenage daughter. Hayden has one request: She needs Jason and his wife to agree to take care of her daughter for the next forty-eight hours, while she handles some unfinished business. No questions asked.
As the hours tick by Hayden stops making contact with her daughter, which sounds alarm bells for Jason. Could Hayden have gone off the wagon again? Has she disappeared? Jason begins to look into what Hayden is up to and who she has talked to since being back in town. Everything seems connected to his best friend who disappeared after their high school graduation. What happened all those years ago? What does it have to do with Hayden?
David Bell is one of those auto-buy authors for me. He is someone I can always trust to give me a gripping, page turner. While occasionally his stories get a bit over-the-top, I still find myself loving be along for the ride. Who doesn’t love a crazy story?
This is one of Bell’s older books, but it still follows the same winning formula that his newer novels have for me. There is family tension, a strange case, and a layered mystery to solve. Immediately when you start this book you know that Jason and Hayden’s relationship isn’t solid. They aren’t a close duo and Jason clearly doesn’t trust his sister after years of her addiction coming before family. It was nice to see that despite their rocky relationship, Jason and his wife embraced Hayden’s daughter instantly and were fully invested in finding Hayden.
One of my favorite elements of this story is how the past plays a huge importance to present day and Hayden’s disappearance. It seems the shady crowd she used to run with in her small town know a thing or two about her return, but aren’t willing to help Jason. His investigation into the past reveals not only things about his sister, but also the secrets of the town itself. I’m a huge fan of small towns with big secrets in my mysteries, so this really hit the mark for me!
The reasons why Hayden is in town seem elusive to the reader, but as we keep moving through the story as Jason investigates, things become clearer, while still giving you something to think about. I love that Bell has the ability to truly draw me into his stories. I’m constantly looking for the answer to whatever mystery is at hand. Bell usually keeps me on my toes and second guessing myself with all of the red herrings! THE FORGOTTEN GIRL is another fantastic example of Bell’s writing abilities and literary craftsmanship.
A huge thank you to Get Red PR and Berkley for sending me a free copy of this book!
As the hours tick by Hayden stops making contact with her daughter, which sounds alarm bells for Jason. Could Hayden have gone off the wagon again? Has she disappeared? Jason begins to look into what Hayden is up to and who she has talked to since being back in town. Everything seems connected to his best friend who disappeared after their high school graduation. What happened all those years ago? What does it have to do with Hayden?
David Bell is one of those auto-buy authors for me. He is someone I can always trust to give me a gripping, page turner. While occasionally his stories get a bit over-the-top, I still find myself loving be along for the ride. Who doesn’t love a crazy story?
This is one of Bell’s older books, but it still follows the same winning formula that his newer novels have for me. There is family tension, a strange case, and a layered mystery to solve. Immediately when you start this book you know that Jason and Hayden’s relationship isn’t solid. They aren’t a close duo and Jason clearly doesn’t trust his sister after years of her addiction coming before family. It was nice to see that despite their rocky relationship, Jason and his wife embraced Hayden’s daughter instantly and were fully invested in finding Hayden.
One of my favorite elements of this story is how the past plays a huge importance to present day and Hayden’s disappearance. It seems the shady crowd she used to run with in her small town know a thing or two about her return, but aren’t willing to help Jason. His investigation into the past reveals not only things about his sister, but also the secrets of the town itself. I’m a huge fan of small towns with big secrets in my mysteries, so this really hit the mark for me!
The reasons why Hayden is in town seem elusive to the reader, but as we keep moving through the story as Jason investigates, things become clearer, while still giving you something to think about. I love that Bell has the ability to truly draw me into his stories. I’m constantly looking for the answer to whatever mystery is at hand. Bell usually keeps me on my toes and second guessing myself with all of the red herrings! THE FORGOTTEN GIRL is another fantastic example of Bell’s writing abilities and literary craftsmanship.
A huge thank you to Get Red PR and Berkley for sending me a free copy of this book!
June 22, 2017
Jason's best friend Logan leaves town (disappears?) graduation night. Twenty-seven years later, Jason's estranged sister, Hayden, shows up asking him to watch her daughter for forty-eight hours while she makes amends. Past and present collide as Jason tries to find Hayden when she doesn't return and not everyone will survive.
Calling Jason obtuse is an understatement. He may be the most clueless literary character ever to try to solve a mystery. He's also jerky, judgmental and selfish as is his wife Nora. A week after the teen has been staying with them, they're plotting to keep her away from her father if Hayden doesn't return, because hey, they never had kids and having their niece is fun?!?!?!?!
David Bell is a hit or miss writer for me. THE FORGOTTEN GIRL isn't awful. I'm not certain which character was THE FORGOTTEN GIRL. The resolution of the mystery didn't live up to the plot and was told, not shown so it lacked tension.
Calling Jason obtuse is an understatement. He may be the most clueless literary character ever to try to solve a mystery. He's also jerky, judgmental and selfish as is his wife Nora. A week after the teen has been staying with them, they're plotting to keep her away from her father if Hayden doesn't return, because hey, they never had kids and having their niece is fun?!?!?!?!
David Bell is a hit or miss writer for me. THE FORGOTTEN GIRL isn't awful. I'm not certain which character was THE FORGOTTEN GIRL. The resolution of the mystery didn't live up to the plot and was told, not shown so it lacked tension.
December 30, 2017
Another good book by David Bell. In this one, Jason's sister Hayden has been an alcoholic for most of her life. The family rarely sees her, indeed it has been five years since Jason has. All the sudden, a clean, sober Hayden shows up on his doorstep. She asks a favor, please watch her 17 year old daughter Sierra while she tries to make amends with some people. Things soon go wrong, and Jason discovers that Hayden is involved with the disappearance of his best friend 27 years ago on graduation night.
September 12, 2023
Ok. Junk food easy read.
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