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Black-Eyed Susans

Julia Heaberlin
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Black-Eyed Susans

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015

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Julia Heaberlin

Black-Eyed Susans

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

354

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Texas • 2010s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Black-Eyed Susans by Julia Heaberlin follows a woman who survived a serial killer, dealing with the aftermath of her trauma years later. She becomes involved in a race to uncover the truth as new evidence suggests the wrong person was convicted. The narrative combines psychological suspense with forensic investigation.

Reviews & Readership

3.9

43,275 ratings

67%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Black-Eyed Susans by Julia Heaberlin impresses with its atmospheric tension and compelling, layered storytelling. The novel's intricate plot and well-developed protagonist are highlights, though some readers found the pacing uneven. It effectively combines psychological thriller elements with emotional depth, making it a captivating, though occasionally slow, read.

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Who Should Read Black-Eyed Susans?

Fans of psychological thrillers and crime mysteries like Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn or The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins will be captivated by Julia Heaberlin’s Black-Eyed Susans. Ideal readers enjoy suspenseful plots, complex characters, and dark, twisty narratives.

3.9

43,275 ratings

67%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

354

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Texas • 2010s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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