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All the Colors of the Dark

By: Chris Whitaker
Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of We Begin at the End comes a soaring thriller and an epic love story that “hits like a sledgehammer . . . an absolutely must-read novel” (Gillian Flynn, author of Gone Girl).

Read with Jenna Book Club Pick as Featured on Today

The Boston Globe’s #1 Thriller/Mystery of 2024 So Far
A Best Book of the Year:
Washington Post, She Reads, Kirkus Reviews

“Kept me frantically turning the pages and somehow made me cry at the end . . . Brava!”—Kristin Hannah, author of The Women

“Melds tense suspense with a powerful exploration of devotion, obsession, and love.”—People (Best New Books)

1975 is a time of change in America. The Vietnam War is ending. Muhammad Ali is fighting Joe Frazier. And in the smalltown of Monta Clare, Missouri, girls are disappearing.

When the daughter of a wealthy family is targeted, the most unlikely hero emerges—Patch, a local boy, who saves the girl, and, in doing so, leaves heartache in his wake.

Patch and those who love him soon discover that the line between triumph and tragedy has never been finer. And that their search for answers will lead them to truths that could mean losing one another.

A missing person mystery, a serial killer thriller, a love story, a unique twist on each, Chris Whitaker has written a novel about what lurks in the shadows of obsession and the blinding light of hope.

©2024 Chris Whitaker (P)2024 Random House Audio
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All the Colors of the Dark kept me reading until 2:30 a.m.—the turns just kept coming. This is literary fiction that works as a crime thriller. The deadpan humor is pitch-perfect, the plot cinematic.”Boston Globe

“Breathless . . . the story ripples out, spanning decades and perspectives, to consider how one moment transforms the lives of a little boy and the people who love him.”The Washington Post

“Sure to bring suspense to the beach!”US Weekly

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Best book of 2024

It has all the things - suspense, heartache, hope, beauty and bravery. Narrator is perfect. I was constantly torn by wanting to sit and listen longer but knowing that would make it end sooner. Sad it’s over but so happy I found it

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Thought provoking

this book reaffirmed for me how glad I am with the life I have had. About half way through, I thought about giving up on the book. It was so depressing, but I continued and I'm glad I did. It is story of tragedy, loss, and love in various forms and what you will do for love. I would read another book by Chris Whitaker

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Beautifully written!

First book by this author and I will look forward to reading his others. This book is filled with wonderful, well-thought out characters. One of those books that makes you feel wistful and sad when it ends. And it has everything!! Romance, suspense, mystery, friendship and a serial killer. Narrators were perfect!

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Characters so well defined

Loved the twists and turns the characters encountered while believably maturing throughout. You want them to get past their traumas, yet you root for them to find their answers.

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Good story

Long and drawn out story line, but worth going through. Don't like the narrators voice.

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Wonderful‼️

I’ve always wished for a story that would go on and on and on. I’m so happy this one did. He truly painted a picture of everything completely. The characters were so very real. I loved each and everyone in the book.

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Loved this book

I don’t know what to say except that this rates among my top 10 favorite listens ever.

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So much minutia!

I really liked the story line!
However, from chapter 100-200 I got SO BORED!!
Too many new story lines and searching! Made me forget what happened to start the whole story in the first place!
Glad I listened twice before book cl

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Amazing author

This was the first Chris Whitaker book I’ve ever read. What a fantastic author, story, and narration.

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Wonderful story

All the Colors of the Dark has more twists and turns than a mountain road. Brilliantly written, it can often break your heart, then offer up hope once again. Is no one who they seem? I must admit that it was a little long and tended to drag in the mid section, but the last fourth had tons of action. Richly drawn characters. The accolades it is receiving are well deserved.

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