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Tell Me No Secrets
People are inexplicably disappearing from Chicago prosecutor Jess Koster's life. Eight years ago, her mother vanished without a trace and now a client, the victim of a brutal, sadistic rapist, is also missing. Someone is disrupting Jess's neat, ordered existence with chaos and terror. And from the shadow of her past, a maniac is watching her, stalking her - and there's no one Jess can trust, for she feels with blood-chilling certainty that her mysterious tormentor is perilously close . . . and that the next missing person might be her.
480 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1993
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Joy Fielding
121 books2,198 followersJoy Fielding (née Tepperman; born March 18, 1945) is a Canadian novelist and actress. She lives in Toronto, Ontario.
Born in Toronto, Ontario, she graduated from the University of Toronto in 1966, with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature. As Joy Tepperman, she had a brief acting career, appearing in the film Winter Kept Us Warm (1965) and in an episode of Gunsmoke. She later changed her last name to Fielding (after Henry Fielding) and began writing novels.
Fielding is also the screenwriter of the television film Golden Will: The Silken Laumann Story.
At the age of 8, Joy Tepperman wrote her first story and sent it into a local magazine, and at age 12 sent in her first TV script, however both were rejected. She had a brief acting career, eventually giving it up to write full-time in 1972. She has published to date 22 novels, two of which were converted into film. Fielding's process of having an idea to the point the novel is finished generally takes a year, the writing itself taking four to eight months. Joy Fielding sets most of her novels in American cities such as Boston and Chicago. She has said that she prefers to set her novels in "big American cities, [as the] landscape seems best for [her] themes of urban alienation and loss of identity. Fielding is a Canadian citizen. Her husband's name is Warren, and they have two daughters, Annie and Shannon. They have property in Toronto, Ontario, as well as Palm Beach, Florida.
Fielding had an interview with the Vancouver Sun in 2007, just after her publication of Heartstopper. She enjoys catching readers off guard with the endings of her stories, but insists that "[it] isn't what her fiction is about", but rather more about the development of her characters. Discussing her novels with the Toronto Star in 2008, she said "I might not write fiction in the literary sense. But I write very well. My characters are good. My dialog is good. And my stories are really involving. I'm writing exactly the kind of books I like to write. And they're the kind of books I like to read. They're popular commercial fiction. That's what they are."
Fielding has been noted as a novelist who is more popular in the United States and foreign countries, rather than in her native Canada. For example, the novel Kiss Mommy Goodbye was more popular in the States, and See Jane Run in Germany. In addition, she had an American agent and publisher, although she has now switched to a Canadian publisher.
Born in Toronto, Ontario, she graduated from the University of Toronto in 1966, with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature. As Joy Tepperman, she had a brief acting career, appearing in the film Winter Kept Us Warm (1965) and in an episode of Gunsmoke. She later changed her last name to Fielding (after Henry Fielding) and began writing novels.
Fielding is also the screenwriter of the television film Golden Will: The Silken Laumann Story.
At the age of 8, Joy Tepperman wrote her first story and sent it into a local magazine, and at age 12 sent in her first TV script, however both were rejected. She had a brief acting career, eventually giving it up to write full-time in 1972. She has published to date 22 novels, two of which were converted into film. Fielding's process of having an idea to the point the novel is finished generally takes a year, the writing itself taking four to eight months. Joy Fielding sets most of her novels in American cities such as Boston and Chicago. She has said that she prefers to set her novels in "big American cities, [as the] landscape seems best for [her] themes of urban alienation and loss of identity. Fielding is a Canadian citizen. Her husband's name is Warren, and they have two daughters, Annie and Shannon. They have property in Toronto, Ontario, as well as Palm Beach, Florida.
Fielding had an interview with the Vancouver Sun in 2007, just after her publication of Heartstopper. She enjoys catching readers off guard with the endings of her stories, but insists that "[it] isn't what her fiction is about", but rather more about the development of her characters. Discussing her novels with the Toronto Star in 2008, she said "I might not write fiction in the literary sense. But I write very well. My characters are good. My dialog is good. And my stories are really involving. I'm writing exactly the kind of books I like to write. And they're the kind of books I like to read. They're popular commercial fiction. That's what they are."
Fielding has been noted as a novelist who is more popular in the United States and foreign countries, rather than in her native Canada. For example, the novel Kiss Mommy Goodbye was more popular in the States, and See Jane Run in Germany. In addition, she had an American agent and publisher, although she has now switched to a Canadian publisher.
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August 11, 2009
The beginning of this book was really good. You are introduced to Jess, a prosecutor for the Illinois state department.
She is in the process of prosecuting 2 sick men. One killed his wife with a bow and arrow and the other, Rick Ferguson, beat his wife constantly.
The problem is that Rick's wife disappears and Jess can't prosecute Rick without his wife's testimony. Rick can't be held.
Then horrible things start happening to Jess. Is Rick responsible? Or is it the new weird guy in her life, Adam?
I did not like the ending of the book. It was a let down after a good storyline.
She is in the process of prosecuting 2 sick men. One killed his wife with a bow and arrow and the other, Rick Ferguson, beat his wife constantly.
The problem is that Rick's wife disappears and Jess can't prosecute Rick without his wife's testimony. Rick can't be held.
Then horrible things start happening to Jess. Is Rick responsible? Or is it the new weird guy in her life, Adam?
I did not like the ending of the book. It was a let down after a good storyline.
November 9, 2013
I read this book about 15 years ago. My wife belonged to a book club and I couldn't find anything around the house to read. The cover of the book was pink with a big lipstick mark on it. Just based on that, I was hesitant to read it (of course the macho neanderthal that I was back then). I am SO GLAD that I read it. It's actually one of my all time favorites. Great read, keeps you hooked the whole time and a phenomenal ending. They actually made a "Made for TV" movie based on this book - that of course was AWFUL.
If you get a chance, I highly recommend this book. You won't be sorry.
If you get a chance, I highly recommend this book. You won't be sorry.
February 21, 2023
Einfach nur wow: und am Ende eine sehr überraschende Wendung oder vielmehr Offenbarung. Sehr interessante Story und gut beschriebene Charaktere. Jess Koster leidet definitiv unter Zwangsstörungen und hat viele Gewohnheiten (Ernährung, Kochen oder Haushalt), die ich als Frau nicht verstehen kann. Aber es ergibt sich ein schlüssiges Gesamtbild aus Vergangenheit und nicht verarbeiteten Verlusten, die zu den jeweiligen Personen passen.
September 13, 2022
Психотрилър, който се чете и се забравя. Все пак не скучах с книгата, а краят беше неочакван. Адвокатката Джес се бори с престъпниците от съдебната зала, но невинаги успява да спечели делата и да помогне на онеправданите жени. Майка ѝ е изчезнала преди осем години и Джес се затваря в себе си, с болката и вината си. Толкова е погълната от тях, че не разбира как отблъсква хората около себе си, включително и семейството си. В този момент се появява случай, в който тя е убедена, че обвиненият е наистина убиец и психопат, но не може да го докаже. А той нагло я дебне и заплашва да отнеме и малкото останало ѝ спокойствие. Играта на котка и мишка започва... Кошмарите на Джес се завръщат, а психиката ѝ е на ръба. Тя се обръща за помощ към бившия си мъж - Дон. В един магазин за обувки среща Адам, който се влюбва в нея. Но кой е Адам, какъв е той, също е загадка. Разпокъсана на всички страни, тя ще бъде принудена да се защити, за да оцелее.
November 5, 2018
Our main character Jess Kostner’s behavior is very annoying in the first third of this book. The reason for this doesn’t become apparent until the very surprising finale. Her strength and desire for a better life for herself is revealed as she excels in a self-defense class for women. The class instructor tells his students to trust their instincts....
Author Fielding should have toned down Jess’s scattered characteristics. It may have cost her many readers. It almost lost me.
Author Fielding should have toned down Jess’s scattered characteristics. It may have cost her many readers. It almost lost me.
January 4, 2022
I took so long to finish this book because I realized early on that I didn’t like it but alas, my one true vice, I must finish everything I start. I like this author in general, perhaps because she is also from my city. But this book was mediocre at best. It felt as though she was trying to reach her word count goal. The book kept going on unnecessarily. I gave it three stars though because there were some points at which I genuinely thought something interesting was going to happen. I was almost done, on the last chapter, and finally everything tied together so I was satisfied from a resolution perspective. However, I can imagine 10 different endings, all of which are better than the one I read.
August 11, 2019
I'm surprised to see so many excellent reviews for this book and regret to share not so positive opinion about it. The story is ok, a bit predictable though. What really makes me give only 2 stars is the style of the author - too much repetitive phrases, too much monologues and silly dialogues. I felt that I was constantly being told what to feel and think. Just not my style I guess.
November 4, 2022
The relationships in this book don't seem realistic - an ex-husband spending more time with his ex-wife and her fiancee. Rapists and murderers getting off with quick verdicts after trials with compelling evidence. It just seemed to tax credibility.
August 15, 2015
Here is my review in Swedish: http://jennyjag.wordpress.com/2015/02...
Here is my review in English: http://youtu.be/ckD1m4TtN-w
Here is my review in English: http://youtu.be/ckD1m4TtN-w
August 29, 2019
The ending was surprising. I found myself scanning some repetative paragraphs. Overall, however, a good book to read beside the pool.
January 4, 2023
Jess Koster, eine junge erfolgreiche Staatsanwältin in Chicago, fühlt sich verfolgt. Wer ist der Mann, dessen Gesicht ihr aus jeder Menschenmenge entgegenstarrt? Und welche Verbindung gibt es zu dem Angeklagten, dem sie gerade eine brutale Vergewaltigung nachweisen will? Oder bildet sich Jess das alles nur ein?
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Ehrlich gesagt, ist das Buch nicht von Seite 1 aus spannend und so fesselnd, dass man es bis zum Ende lesen möchte. Ich persönlich brauchte 100-150 Seiten, um mit dem ganzen Schreibstil, der Geschichte und den Charakteren, die vorgestellt wurden, klarzukommen und mich einzufinden. Für alle, die den Schreibstil bzw das Genre von Joy Fielding nicht kennen; sie schreibt Romane. Aber keine young adult Romane, die eine tiefgründige Liebesgeschichte enthalten und bei denen am Ende alles super wird, sondern eher eine reife Version - würd ich behaupten.
Sie braucht leider relativ lange, um Spannung aufzubauen, was ziemlich schade ist, weil es zum Ende hin wirklich toll geschrieben ist und man dran bleiben möchte - aber wer bleibt bis zum Ende, wenn der Anfang abschreckt?
Zum Nachteil von Joy Fielding wurde sie mir mit den größten Tönen empfohlen, aber irgendwie scheint es so, als hätte man nicht von diesem Buch gesprochen. Keine Frage; die Idee ist super, die Charaktere entwickeln sich über die Kapitel hinweg weiter und es ist toll zu beobachten, welche Fortschritte gemacht werden, aber der Anfang ist so unfassbar langweilig, dass man beim lesen der Zeilen einschlafen könnte. Die ersten 100 Seiten beinhalten quasi nur das, was man bereits im Klappentext gesagt bekommt. Das ist leider eine ziemlich schwache Leistung und hätte man auch stark abkürzen können, um zum Punkt zu kommen. Mich als Leserin hat nur der Fakt, dass ich das Buch zu Weihnachten bekommen habe, am lesen gehalten bis ich an dem Wendepunkt angekommen bin.
Ab Seite 150 wurde das Buch gut, ja, sogar spannend. Ich habe es ab da gerne gelesen, die Seiten nur so verschlungen und war gespannt, was nun passieren würde. Meiner Meinung nach hätten die Dinge, die passiert sind, mit einer stärkeren Intensität geschrieben werden können. So war es doch etwas flau im Gegensatz zu den Büchern, die ich vorher gelesen habe.
Das Ende ist trotzdem einigermaßen unvorhersehbar, aber es ist auch schwer sich darauf einzulassen. Trotz allem wurden die Seiten mit Talent gefüllt und das merkt man. Nicht jeder kann Verbrechen so „harmlos“ darstellen, wie Joy Fielding es getan hat. Wer also ein wenig Mord/Totschlag/Entführung oder andere Kapitalverbrechen lesen möchte, aber Details nicht ab kann, für den ist Joy Fielding vermutlich die richtige Autorin.
Sie kann nichts dafür, dass wie sie schreibt nicht mein Stil ist, denn das Buch ist alles in allem trotzdem in Ordnung bis gut. Das Ende und die letzten 200 Seiten haben es für mich rausgerissen, sodass ich 4 Sterne vergeben konnte.
⭐️4/5
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Ehrlich gesagt, ist das Buch nicht von Seite 1 aus spannend und so fesselnd, dass man es bis zum Ende lesen möchte. Ich persönlich brauchte 100-150 Seiten, um mit dem ganzen Schreibstil, der Geschichte und den Charakteren, die vorgestellt wurden, klarzukommen und mich einzufinden. Für alle, die den Schreibstil bzw das Genre von Joy Fielding nicht kennen; sie schreibt Romane. Aber keine young adult Romane, die eine tiefgründige Liebesgeschichte enthalten und bei denen am Ende alles super wird, sondern eher eine reife Version - würd ich behaupten.
Sie braucht leider relativ lange, um Spannung aufzubauen, was ziemlich schade ist, weil es zum Ende hin wirklich toll geschrieben ist und man dran bleiben möchte - aber wer bleibt bis zum Ende, wenn der Anfang abschreckt?
Zum Nachteil von Joy Fielding wurde sie mir mit den größten Tönen empfohlen, aber irgendwie scheint es so, als hätte man nicht von diesem Buch gesprochen. Keine Frage; die Idee ist super, die Charaktere entwickeln sich über die Kapitel hinweg weiter und es ist toll zu beobachten, welche Fortschritte gemacht werden, aber der Anfang ist so unfassbar langweilig, dass man beim lesen der Zeilen einschlafen könnte. Die ersten 100 Seiten beinhalten quasi nur das, was man bereits im Klappentext gesagt bekommt. Das ist leider eine ziemlich schwache Leistung und hätte man auch stark abkürzen können, um zum Punkt zu kommen. Mich als Leserin hat nur der Fakt, dass ich das Buch zu Weihnachten bekommen habe, am lesen gehalten bis ich an dem Wendepunkt angekommen bin.
Ab Seite 150 wurde das Buch gut, ja, sogar spannend. Ich habe es ab da gerne gelesen, die Seiten nur so verschlungen und war gespannt, was nun passieren würde. Meiner Meinung nach hätten die Dinge, die passiert sind, mit einer stärkeren Intensität geschrieben werden können. So war es doch etwas flau im Gegensatz zu den Büchern, die ich vorher gelesen habe.
Das Ende ist trotzdem einigermaßen unvorhersehbar, aber es ist auch schwer sich darauf einzulassen. Trotz allem wurden die Seiten mit Talent gefüllt und das merkt man. Nicht jeder kann Verbrechen so „harmlos“ darstellen, wie Joy Fielding es getan hat. Wer also ein wenig Mord/Totschlag/Entführung oder andere Kapitalverbrechen lesen möchte, aber Details nicht ab kann, für den ist Joy Fielding vermutlich die richtige Autorin.
Sie kann nichts dafür, dass wie sie schreibt nicht mein Stil ist, denn das Buch ist alles in allem trotzdem in Ordnung bis gut. Das Ende und die letzten 200 Seiten haben es für mich rausgerissen, sodass ich 4 Sterne vergeben konnte.
⭐️4/5
May 2, 2019
One of Fielding older books but very well written, enjoyed it immensely. My daughter bought this book for me at a library friends sale (great job Kylie), all the better. Loved it. Highly reccomend.
March 15, 2024
I’ve decided to become a lawyer
October 13, 2022
In dem Buch schau dich nicht um von Joy Fielding handelt es sich um die erfolgreiche Staatsanwältin Jess Koster, die von einem Gesicht in der Menschenmenge heimgesucht wird. Viele Beweise zeigen das es ein Angeklagter sei, den sie Hintergitter bringen will. Dieser Thriller ist einer der besten die ich gelesen habe. Joy Fielding hat es geschafft eine Spannung und eine Interesse im ganzen Buch beizubehalten. Keine Stelle war langweilig und uninteressant. Die Erzählung war eher langsam aber das hat mir nichts ausgemacht. Ein guter Thriller für den Herbst.
March 27, 2016
I hate to be writing this because all other reviews are so full of praise for this book. It was a quick read, yes. And the suspense around the main character, Jess too was interesting. But I found the climax disappointing. The reason for all the trouble in her life didn't seem all that crazy, after all.
In a typical Joy Fielding pattern, she has lengthy monologues that could do with some heave editing. But I really enjoyed the two side cases that were part of the book, but definitely not part of the story. They were just there to offer some insight on morality and Jess' personality, nothing more. But I enjoyed them more than the real story.
The romance part was still cute. But really, I was looking or nail biting suspense and I returned disappointed.
In a typical Joy Fielding pattern, she has lengthy monologues that could do with some heave editing. But I really enjoyed the two side cases that were part of the book, but definitely not part of the story. They were just there to offer some insight on morality and Jess' personality, nothing more. But I enjoyed them more than the real story.
The romance part was still cute. But really, I was looking or nail biting suspense and I returned disappointed.
July 11, 2008
TELL ME NO SECRETS - Okay
Fielding, Joy - 3rd in series
People are inexplicably disappearing from Chicago prosecutor Jess Koster's life. First her mother vanished without a trace eight years ago. And now a client, the victim of a brutal, sadistic rapist, is also missing. Someone is disrupting Jess's neat, ordered existence with chaos and terror. And from the shadow of her past, a maniac is watching her . . .stalking her -- until there is no one Jess can trust her mysterious tormentor is perilously close -- and that the next person to vanish from the face of the Earth will be Jess Koster.
Didn't do much for me; I shan't read more.
Fielding, Joy - 3rd in series
People are inexplicably disappearing from Chicago prosecutor Jess Koster's life. First her mother vanished without a trace eight years ago. And now a client, the victim of a brutal, sadistic rapist, is also missing. Someone is disrupting Jess's neat, ordered existence with chaos and terror. And from the shadow of her past, a maniac is watching her . . .stalking her -- until there is no one Jess can trust her mysterious tormentor is perilously close -- and that the next person to vanish from the face of the Earth will be Jess Koster.
Didn't do much for me; I shan't read more.
February 13, 2012
So incredibly non-descript in writing that I forgot what it had been about within a week. Once I re-read the description it clicked. Oh yeah, the murder mystery with the obvious ending that you can see coming from a couple chapters in. Stories like this are a dime a dozen and aren't worth a readers time. Give me a story with actual depth and characters that are more than poorly developed stereotypes and I'll give you some of my hard earned time.
July 14, 2014
Fielding writes zippy suspense novels similar to those of Mary Higgins Clark. They aren't the works of brilliance of Mary Stewart, but they're diverting entertainment about women in peril.
March 12, 2019
I enjoyed the vast majority of this book even though I did not particularly like the main character. She was a woman with some real problems but she did come across as very likable. Up until the end of the book I found it quite enjoyable but in the last few pages it sort of seemed to fall apart. Everything seemed to be resolved far too quickly.
September 25, 2013
Joy Fielding doesn't disappoint. I have read many of her thrillers over the years and this book like all her others are page turning psychological thrillers that keep you riveted right to the very end.
March 14, 2017
Избягвах дълго този жанр, защото не искам да се натоварвам допълнително, но сега ще трябва да се върна обратно.
Няма как да не прочета и другите издадени книги на авторката, чете се на екс.
И тази не прави изключение.
Няма как да не прочета и другите издадени книги на авторката, чете се на екс.
И тази не прави изключение.
October 7, 2022
I felt like the beginning and middle of the book were really slow and that it didn’t really hook me until the end. The end of the book is shocking but pretty good. I wish it continued a little bit more after all the chaos so you can read about how the main character handled everything afterwards.
January 30, 2025
holy **** yes!! I thrifted this book & it was my first Joy Fielding novel so I had no expectations. To say I was pleasantly surprised is an understatement. I loved this book. It made my top two for the year
December 3, 2010
Great Joy Fielding! Very typical for her but I enjoyed all the twists and turns and changing my mind about who did it!
August 20, 2010
One of the best murder mysterys I have read in a long time.
July 31, 2011
Suspense without pages of blood and boring descriptions of body parts. Shocking, frightening and a reminder that we are all fragile in some way.
The scariest part is it is completely believable.
The scariest part is it is completely believable.
August 17, 2011
It was very good
December 21, 2011
liked the ending
December 17, 2012
I started this and enjoyed the first half but slowly. Then about halfway through, it got where I hated to put it down! I figured some of it out, but it didn't play the way I expected.
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