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Returning home to Kansas City to care for her orphaned niece Holly and to catch the psychopath who murdered her sister, Haley Lambert must gain the trust of psychologist Grey Banes to help Holly remember what happened on that fateful night before the killer comes back to finish what he started. Original.
336 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published December 5, 2006
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August 27, 2024
I didn't dislike this book, but the pacing was off. Not that it dragged, but everything happened at a pace that threw me off, especially the attraction/relationship- even for this genre, they were going at is so fast in the plot that I rolled my eyes.
The leaps in logic in this book baffled me, on multiple levels, and it really comes across at the other not showing their characters well enough, but just telling me directly what they are like/what I should feel about them.
The ending was fine in some ways, but the 'reasons' for the killer made it an annoying level of cliche.
The leaps in logic in this book baffled me, on multiple levels, and it really comes across at the other not showing their characters well enough, but just telling me directly what they are like/what I should feel about them.
The ending was fine in some ways, but the 'reasons' for the killer made it an annoying level of cliche.
May 8, 2020
First book I’ve read by Carla Cassidy. Liked it a lot. Haley goes home to her sisters house after her sister is brutally murdered leaving her 8 year old daughter Molly alone. Molly was hiding under the bed when her mother was murdered and now doesn’t speak. Dedicated cops, dedicated psychologists, and lots of love help both Haley and Molly survive. Good read.
May 25, 2020
Could not put the book down. Great murder, mystery suspense. And a good story of trying to think who did it. Several possibilities that all came together in the end. Another author to read!
August 1, 2020
First of this author, will definitely read more. Fast paced with gotcha ending.
April 7, 2021
It was a very compelling story of how sometimes trauma can scar us and leave us mute making us enigmatic to others.
February 3, 2016
Inhalt: Seitdem die achtjährige Molly mitansehen musste, wie ihre Mutter eines morgens brutal ermordet wurde, spricht sie kein Wort mehr. Sie ist völlig traumatisiert und versunken in ihre eigene kleine Welt, voller Trauer und Hilflosigkeit. Als einzige Verwandte bleibt nur ihre Tante Haley aus Las Vegas, die sie lediglich zu Geburtstagen und Weihnachten sieht.
Haley bemüht sich ihre junge Nichte zum Reden zu animieren, denn nur Molly kann der Polizei zu hilfreichen Indizien verhelfen, wo sie doch die einzige Zeugin des Mordes ist und den Täter vielleicht sogar erkannt haben könnte. Doch solange Molly weiterhin schweigt tappt die Polizei der amerikanischen Kleinstadt Pleasant Hill im Dunkeln.
Haley versucht trotz allem dem Mörder ihrer Schwester auf die Spur zu kommen und tritt dabei einige Male selbst ins Visier des brutalen Killers.
Meine Meinung: Von dem eher langweiligen und nichtssagendem Cover des Buches darf man sich auf keinen Fall abschrecken lassen. Denn hinter der Fassade steckt eine Geschichte, die dramatischer und turbulenter nicht sein könnte.
Äußerst aufwühlend und emotional beschreibt die Autorin das Schicksal einer Familie, die schon oft mit dem Tod geliebter Menschen konfrontiert wurde. Gerade die 32-jährige Haley, die vom Leben dermaßen enttäuscht und gequält wurde, hat es sich zur Gewohnheit gemacht niemanden an sich heran zu lassen und niemals eine emotionale Beziehung zu jemanden aufzubauen. Sie versteckt sich vor dem Leben selbst und merkt dabei nicht, dass sie durch ihre Zurückhaltung nicht nur ihr eigenes Leben zerstört, sondern gleichermaßen die Entwicklung der kleinen Molly, die nun in ihrer Obhut ist, gefährdet. Um ihrer Nichte dabei zu helfen das traumatische Ereignis zu verarbeiten und ihr außerdem in jeder anderen Lebenslage unterstützend zur Seite zu stehen gelingt es Haley ihre eigene Ängste zu überwinden. Der Leser erhält immer wieder einen Einblick in die Gefühle der Protagonistin die äußerst real erscheinen.
Die gesamte Beziehung zwischen Haley und Molly entwickelt sich zu einer für den Leser sehr bewegenden und gefühlvollen Geschichte, die ebenso lesenswert ist wie die spannende Jagd auf den Mörder.
So wie es sich für einen gelungenen Thriller gehört entwickelt sich die Geschichte rund um den Mord immer in völlig andere Richtungen, die Autorin baut überraschende Wendungen ein, sodass der Leser oft den Atem anhalten muss und von der Erzählung völlig in den Bann gezogen ist.
Besonders ansprechend ist die Tatsache, dass Carla Cassidy auf überflüssige Alltagsbeschreibungen, die man in Büchern anderer Autoren dieses Genres manchmal vorfindet, gänzlich verzichtet. Sie füllt also ihre Seiten nicht mit langweiligen Nebenhandlungen, sodass ihr Buch dicker wird, sondern konzentriert sich ununterbrochen auf den Spannungsgehalt ihrer Geschichte, welches ihr mehr als gelungen ist.
Fazit: ‘Nur der Tod sühnt deine Schuld’ ist nicht nur einer der aufregendensten Thriller, die ich in letzter Zeit gelesen habe, sondern glänzt auch mit seiner emotionalen Geschichte, die den Leser ununterbrochen mitfühlen lässt.
Haley bemüht sich ihre junge Nichte zum Reden zu animieren, denn nur Molly kann der Polizei zu hilfreichen Indizien verhelfen, wo sie doch die einzige Zeugin des Mordes ist und den Täter vielleicht sogar erkannt haben könnte. Doch solange Molly weiterhin schweigt tappt die Polizei der amerikanischen Kleinstadt Pleasant Hill im Dunkeln.
Haley versucht trotz allem dem Mörder ihrer Schwester auf die Spur zu kommen und tritt dabei einige Male selbst ins Visier des brutalen Killers.
Meine Meinung: Von dem eher langweiligen und nichtssagendem Cover des Buches darf man sich auf keinen Fall abschrecken lassen. Denn hinter der Fassade steckt eine Geschichte, die dramatischer und turbulenter nicht sein könnte.
Äußerst aufwühlend und emotional beschreibt die Autorin das Schicksal einer Familie, die schon oft mit dem Tod geliebter Menschen konfrontiert wurde. Gerade die 32-jährige Haley, die vom Leben dermaßen enttäuscht und gequält wurde, hat es sich zur Gewohnheit gemacht niemanden an sich heran zu lassen und niemals eine emotionale Beziehung zu jemanden aufzubauen. Sie versteckt sich vor dem Leben selbst und merkt dabei nicht, dass sie durch ihre Zurückhaltung nicht nur ihr eigenes Leben zerstört, sondern gleichermaßen die Entwicklung der kleinen Molly, die nun in ihrer Obhut ist, gefährdet. Um ihrer Nichte dabei zu helfen das traumatische Ereignis zu verarbeiten und ihr außerdem in jeder anderen Lebenslage unterstützend zur Seite zu stehen gelingt es Haley ihre eigene Ängste zu überwinden. Der Leser erhält immer wieder einen Einblick in die Gefühle der Protagonistin die äußerst real erscheinen.
Die gesamte Beziehung zwischen Haley und Molly entwickelt sich zu einer für den Leser sehr bewegenden und gefühlvollen Geschichte, die ebenso lesenswert ist wie die spannende Jagd auf den Mörder.
So wie es sich für einen gelungenen Thriller gehört entwickelt sich die Geschichte rund um den Mord immer in völlig andere Richtungen, die Autorin baut überraschende Wendungen ein, sodass der Leser oft den Atem anhalten muss und von der Erzählung völlig in den Bann gezogen ist.
Besonders ansprechend ist die Tatsache, dass Carla Cassidy auf überflüssige Alltagsbeschreibungen, die man in Büchern anderer Autoren dieses Genres manchmal vorfindet, gänzlich verzichtet. Sie füllt also ihre Seiten nicht mit langweiligen Nebenhandlungen, sodass ihr Buch dicker wird, sondern konzentriert sich ununterbrochen auf den Spannungsgehalt ihrer Geschichte, welches ihr mehr als gelungen ist.
Fazit: ‘Nur der Tod sühnt deine Schuld’ ist nicht nur einer der aufregendensten Thriller, die ich in letzter Zeit gelesen habe, sondern glänzt auch mit seiner emotionalen Geschichte, die den Leser ununterbrochen mitfühlen lässt.
October 23, 2009
Haley, a self-proclaimed drifted and loner, finds herself moving back to her childhood home because her sister was brutally murdered and she's the only living relative to take care of her 8 year old niece Molly. Molly happened to be home hiding under her mother's bed when her mother was attacked and killed. However, she's not talking and she doesn't want to remember what she saw. Haley is faced with becoming an instant mom to a troubled little girl and trying to find out who killed her sister. At the same time Haley is dealing with her own struggles with life and her feelings for a particular psyhotherapist (Dr. Grey Banes).
I loved this book! It brought several to tears to my eyes at Molly and Haley dealt with the death of their mom/sister as well as their own relationship. I LOVED the character of Grey Banes - he was described as such an amazing man and someone that was finally able to crack through Haley's shielded heart. He also has dealt with grief in his own life and is able to help Haley get through hers.
The killer was a sicko. I had guessed at who it was in the beginning, but not because the book didn't hide it well. It was just a good guess.
I definitely recommend this book for those who enjoy a good suspense with a touch of romance. The romance is definitely there but it's not a major part of the book. This book sort of reminded me a little of Karen Rose and her latest books.
I loved this book! It brought several to tears to my eyes at Molly and Haley dealt with the death of their mom/sister as well as their own relationship. I LOVED the character of Grey Banes - he was described as such an amazing man and someone that was finally able to crack through Haley's shielded heart. He also has dealt with grief in his own life and is able to help Haley get through hers.
The killer was a sicko. I had guessed at who it was in the beginning, but not because the book didn't hide it well. It was just a good guess.
I definitely recommend this book for those who enjoy a good suspense with a touch of romance. The romance is definitely there but it's not a major part of the book. This book sort of reminded me a little of Karen Rose and her latest books.
July 2, 2016
I have got to start proofreading my updates...stupid autocorrect. That last one should say OCD not LCD. I thought this was a great book & 4-1/2 stars so rounded it up to 5. Grey was a great hero, not an alpha, more beta but that was perfect for Haley who needs a "rock" since she is a "kite" as the book says. I loved that even though they both had experienced tragedy, they found the strength to go on. Grey was still open to love. Haley took longer to realize what her issue was, but once she did, she faced it, put on her big-girl panties and called Grey to fix things. I loved how she took on the challenges of raising her niece even though she was terrified and wanted to run. She was not a perfect character but was relatable and human. I would recommend this one for fans of romantic suspense.
“As far as I’m concerned there’s nothing more appealing than a man who can cook. If you do windows and can fold a fitted sheet, then maybe we need to talk about a long-term relationship.” He laughed. It was a nice sound, deep and sexy. “I must confess, the folding of fitted sheets still eludes me.” “Then I guess we’ll just keep this casual,” she replied teasingly.
“As far as I’m concerned there’s nothing more appealing than a man who can cook. If you do windows and can fold a fitted sheet, then maybe we need to talk about a long-term relationship.” He laughed. It was a nice sound, deep and sexy. “I must confess, the folding of fitted sheets still eludes me.” “Then I guess we’ll just keep this casual,” she replied teasingly.
November 23, 2009
A 7 yr old girl witnessed the death of her mother. The last words that her mother told her was, "Don't make a sound." So, the girl adhered to that advice even when the police and social services found her. Her aunt on her mother's side quit her job and came to live with the daughter. The aunt wasn't married and had no children so she didn't know how to relate to this little person. But, eventually the little girl spoke & you'll be quessing until the last page who the murderer was,
September 20, 2017
Awesome from the first chapter it kept me going I keep thinking of three
It could be three people but I was head on with one of them I will not give it away but I was a lil disjointed it was that person but they fit profile.
Awesome book awesome author I enjoy her books and look forward to reading the rest I have in my TBR shelf.
It could be three people but I was head on with one of them I will not give it away but I was a lil disjointed it was that person but they fit profile.
Awesome book awesome author I enjoy her books and look forward to reading the rest I have in my TBR shelf.
March 31, 2016
Shocking
Too perfect can lead to insanity. I knew from the jump something was wrong with his/her character, the killer. For some it will be a shocker for others it will make sense why the character is the killer. I love Haley and Grey characters that have characteristics of people in real life.
Too perfect can lead to insanity. I knew from the jump something was wrong with his/her character, the killer. For some it will be a shocker for others it will make sense why the character is the killer. I love Haley and Grey characters that have characteristics of people in real life.
June 24, 2016
Good for light reading. Plot was decent though I wanted a mystery and I got more of a love story. I felt like the main character was way too distracted by a man, which made me not like her very much. Maybe that was the point?
June 2, 2007
This was an excellent book! Good story line. I couldn't put it down.
June 9, 2007
this book was wonderful. It never dragged and kept you guessing right to the end.
June 17, 2009
I absolutely loved this book. You think you know exactly who did it and then all of sudden a twist happens that makes so much sense but still leaves you shell-shocked.
August 28, 2009
Scary! But just enough personal to calm you down - don't read while you're home alone. Quick read - 3 days
August 7, 2013
This book was creeptacular, it left me with goosebumps at how anyone could be that way, but I loved it!
April 24, 2011
Good suspense book.... Carla Cassidy keeps you guessing...
July 28, 2011
amazing. i absolutly loved this book! even though i knew who it was from close to the beginning i still loved the story of it all
August 9, 2011
This was a quick, easy read and I really enjoyed it. This was the first book I had read by this author and I look forward to reading others.
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May 26, 20125/26/12 - Went to a few yardsales with mom & Kristina today. Got this one & some others. My edition is a hardcover (9780739477540) but not listed? lol
August 24, 2012
easy quick read. Kinda of easy to figure who the bad guy was, but still a great story.
October 6, 2025
Molly war mir ein wenig unsympathisch, was sich aber dann zu Ende gelegt hat.
July 12, 2013
Very good read...
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August 14, 2016Scary, and kewl
Cassidy does it again creepy serial killer on the loose, wow didn't see it coming at all. This writer is sooooo good!
Cassidy does it again creepy serial killer on the loose, wow didn't see it coming at all. This writer is sooooo good!
January 11, 2017
Good Read
Fast paced thriller,with plenty of action.Keeps you guessing from the first page to the last.I'm getting some more of her books.
Fast paced thriller,with plenty of action.Keeps you guessing from the first page to the last.I'm getting some more of her books.
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