Girl, Forgotten
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3.8 • 726 Ratings
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- $14.99
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- $14.99
Publisher Description
From the New York Times bestselling author of Pieces of Her comes an electrifying thriller featuring newly minted US Marshall Andrea Oliver as she investigates a cold case with links to her father’s past.
A small town hides a big secret.
Who killed Emily Vaughn?
A girl with a secret. Longbill Beach, 1982. Emily Vaughn gets ready for the prom. For an athlete, who is smart, pretty and well-liked, this night that should be the highlight of her high school career. But Emily has a secret. And by the end of the evening, that secret will be silenced forever.
An unsolved murder.
Forty years later, Emily’s murder remains a mystery. Her tight-knit group of friends closed ranks; her respected, wealthy family retreated inwards; the small town moved on from her grisly attack. But all that’s about to change.
One final chance to uncover a killer.
US Marshal Andrea Oliver arrives in Longbill Beach on her first assignment: to protect a judge receiving death threats. But, in reality, Andrea is there to find justice for Emily. The killer is still out there—and Andrea must discover the truth before she gets silenced, too.
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
In this mesmerizing thriller, newly minted US Marshal Andrea Oliver is sent on a routine assignment to protect a federal judge, only to be distracted by a decades-old cold case. For Andrea, it’s personal—because her imprisoned, psychopathic father knew the victim. Thriller master Karin Slaughter skillfully alternates between Andrea’s investigation in the present day and the dark events that took place 40 years ago. We were rapt and horrified as the story unfolded, desperate for Marshal Oliver to find the answers. Veteran narrator Kathleen Early’s expert sense of pacing made us feel every ounce of suspense. Whether or not you’ve listened to other books in the Andrea Oliver series, Girl, Forgotten is sure to hook you.
Customer Reviews
Lots to keep track of, but a great story
If you liked Gillian Flynn’s “Dark Places” this book reminded me a lot of that. A tragic incident that affected enough people that their lives and the town are forever affected… even down to the twist ending.
I didn’t even realize there’s apparently a preceding book … but didn’t feel lost nonetheless. Great value and great narrator.
Reagan Bashing Ruined This Book For Me
I would’ve given this book 5 stars if only the author would’ve omitted inserting their liberal political views.
Girl, Forgotten…definitely a good read
If you’re into the plot twists and time jumps…this book is for you! The time jumps can get confusing at times but reading along it starts to make sense