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Twenty years ago, four teenagers at summer camp walked into the woods at night. Two were found murdered, and the others were never seen again. Four families had their lives changed forever. Now, two decades later, they are about to change again. For Paul Copeland, the county prosecutor... read more

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  • “Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon.”
    on a poster at Cara's school
  • “Most people believe death is the cruelest thing. No so. after a while, hope is a far more abussive mistress.”
    Paul Copeland
  • “Sweetheart, fashion rule one. The words shoes and practical should never be in the same sentence.”
    Flair Hickory
  • “A rich girl is beautiful when she stands on her money.”
    Old Russian proverb

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Organizations edit see section history

  • JaneCare: Non profit charity set up by Cope,and and Jane's sister Greta in memory of his wife, Jane, run by Cope's brother-in-law, Bob

First Sentence edit see section history

I see my father with that shovel.

Table of Contents edit see section history

Prologue
Untitled Chapters 1-42

Themes & Symbolism edit see section history

  • murder: Several current as well as past murders have taken place.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Harlan Coben (Author)

Other Contributors:

  1. Anthony Ramondo (Designer) - Jacket design
  2. Simeone Huber (Photographer) - jacket and case photo
  3. Frank Ward (Photographer) - author's photo

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Dutton Adult
Country: USA
Publication Date: April 17, 2007
ISBN: 978-0525950127
Page Count: 416

Classification edit see section history

  • Library of Congress: PS3553.O225 W66
  • Dewey: 813.54

Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Adults

violence, rape

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