Synopses & Reviews
One of the Boston Globe's Best Crime Novels of the Year! One of Suspense Magazine's Best Books of 2013!
Since private investigator Cal Weavers teenage son died in a tragic accident, Cal and his wife have drifted apart. Cal is mired in a grief he cant move past. And maybe his grief has clouded his judgment.
Driving home one night, a rain-drenched girl taps on his car window and asks for a ride. He knows a grown man picking up a teenage hitchhiker is foolishbut he lets her in. Cal soon senses that somethings not right with the girl or the situation. But its too late. Hes already involved.
Drawn into a nightmare of secrets, lies, and cover-ups in his small, upstate New York town, Cal knows that the only thing that can save him is the truth. And hes about to expose the towns secrets one by oneif he lives long enough.
Review
“A suspense master.”—Stephen King
“A killer of a thriller.” —The New York Times Book Review
“This tap on the window is worth answering.” —The Associated Press
“A smart whodunit with satisfying twists and turns. Mystery buffs couldnt ask for more.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Fast-paced, spine-tingling plots have long been a staple of Barclays domestic thrillers, and his latest installment doesnt disappoint.”—Library Journal (starred review)
About the Author
Linwood Barclay is the #1 international bestselling author of eleven critically acclaimed novels, including Trust Your Eyes, which has been optioned for film, Never Look Away, which has been optioned for television, and No Time for Goodbye.