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340
Novel • Fiction
Texas • Contemporary
2020
Ballantine Books
Adult
18+ years
We Are All the Same in the Dark by Julia Heaberlin is a psychological thriller that explores the intertwining lives of a small-town detective and a mysterious mute girl. As they delve into an unsolved crime, secrets unravel, challenging their perceptions of truth and justice.
Mysterious
Dark
Suspenseful
Unnerving
We Are All the Same in the Dark by Julia Heaberlin captivates with its atmospheric tension and richly developed characters, providing a gripping psychological thriller. While praised for its intricate plot and compelling prose, some readers found the pacing uneven and the conclusion less satisfying. Overall, it's a thought-provoking, well-written novel with some minor flaws.
Fans of gripping psychological thrillers and southern gothic mysteries will enjoy We Are All the Same in the Dark by Julia Heaberlin. This novel will captivate readers who appreciate works like Gillian Flynn’s Sharp Objects or Karin Slaughter’s Pretty Girls, as it combines haunting atmospheres with complex, dark family secrets.
Angel (Montana Shirley Cox/Angelica Odette Dunn)
A resilient teenager found abandoned in a field and later adopted, who strives to uncover the truth behind significant past events in her life.
Wyatt Branson
The reclusive brother of a missing woman, whose life has been overshadowed by the mystery surrounding his sister's disappearance.
Trumanell Branson
A beloved resident whose enigmatic disappearance ten years prior casts a long shadow over the community.
Frank Branson
The abusive and feared father of Trumanell and Wyatt, whose actions have left a lasting impact on his family.
Maggie Tucker
Odette's cousin and a passionate advocate for justice, managing a safe house for young girls and studying law.
340
Novel • Fiction
Texas • Contemporary
2020
Ballantine Books
Adult
18+ years
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