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Dark Lie (2012)

by Nancy Springer(Favorite Author)
3.61 of 5 Votes: 3
ISBN
0451238060 (ISBN13: 9780451238061)
languge
English
publisher
NAL Trade
review 1: Dark Lie is a quick read mixing elements of mystery, psychological suspense, and religious fanaticism. Springer's narrative seamlessly alternates through Dorrie's past and present while including the perspective of her husband Sam, and Sissy Chappell, a young black police woman and handwriting expert, who is the only one realizing just how much trouble Dorrie and her daughter are facing. The horror of Dorrie's story is a convincing one in Springer's capable hands, and the result a startling page-turner. Recommended.
review 2: “Dark Lie” by Nancy Springer, published by New American Library.Category – Fiction/LiteratureI had a terrible time trying to categorize this book. It has a little of just about everything in it, mystery, romance, horror, and religio
... moren.Candor Verity Birch fell madly in love in high school. Although coming from very strict religious parents, she had an affair with Blake Roman and became pregnant. Candor’s family left town with her and upon her baby’s birth placed it for adoption.Years later, Candor now married and going under the name Dorrie White, finds her daughter living in the same town. She does not make contact with her but does follow her around. While following her at a mall she sees her daughter, Juliet, being kidnapped. Unable to call for help she attempts to follow the abductor.After several harrowing experiences, Dorrie and Juliet are held prisoner, and Dorrie’s only concern is for her daughter. She will do anything to protect her daughter even to the point of putting her own life on the line. Dorrie’s problems escalate when she recognizes the abductor and opens up a bevy of secrets that Dorrie has been hiding from her husband all these years.Dorrie’s husband is having problems of his own when trying to find her he is informed that Dorrie is the prime suspect in the kidnapping and is given little if no help from authorities.A page turner that is both gripping, scary, and has enough twists and turns as Lombard Drive in Los Angeles. There is some sexual content in the book but it is done in good taste and is absolutely necessary to make this book work. less
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samtowne
Be warned- everything else will fall to the wayside until you've finished this book!
marie
Didnt have time to read it before it had to be returned to the library...oh well.
Nickynay
Loved Dorrie! Great read. Love a good psychological thriller
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