Cemetery Girl (edition 2011)

ugh, this book started out so well, I couldn't put it down and then it just became stupid and annoying. I was so upset at the end, what a waste of potential. ( )

Cemetery Girl was an addictive novel, that kept me up till 3 in the morning to reach the conclusion. Bell weaves a believable tale of a parent’s worst nightmare. He delivers it with an authentic voice in Tom Stuart.

Protagonist Tom Stuart, father of Caitlin and husband of Abby tells this riveting story from his perspective. The story is broken into three parts. The first part deals with events leading up to Caitlin’s disappearance. The second takes us through the aftermath and how it impacts them. In the third part of the book Caitlin returns, thin, dirty and silent. She is changed; gone is their beautiful vibrant daughter. This isn’t how they imagined her return, and Tom is still seeking answers.
This story while fictional could be ripped from the headlines of any news paper. It gives us an in-depth look at the chilling horror of having your child abducted. Tom and Abby are flawed, both as humans and parents. I would be naïve to believe I was a perfect parent. I think we all question ourselves. Bell’s characters show us their raw emotions. They give voice to unspeakable thoughts making this all the more surreal. While this isn’t a Stephen King novel, the tale is so real, so horrible that you will find yourselves checking on your kids in the middle of night.
Cemetery Girl will leave its mark on the reader. The next headline of a child’s abduction will draw you back in and make you think about the unthinkable. I will unquestionably be reading more of David J Bell’s work.
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This is the story of Caitlin who goes missing from her mom and dad for 4 years. Then she mysteriously returns. The story delves into the feelings, reactions and challenges for the parents and their daughter in dealing with her loss and subsequent return. Many, many emotions and reactions must be dealt with by all parties. I'm glad I read this and do recommend this book, but the ending leaves much to be desired. ( )

I really, really, really enjoyed this book. The plot revolves around a child disappearing and then being found and returned home 4 years later. The story delves into all the family dynamics that revolve around this event. Well written. Quick read. Very thought provoking. I highly recommend it. ( )

This is a good one. A quick read kinda good one. At first you think it's your typical missing persons story; but it isn't at all. Caitlin goes missing when she's only 12 years old. She went out to walk her dog and never came back. Four years later she appears out of the blue. She won't say anything or tell anyone what happened to her. The only thing Caitlin wants is to go back to the man that took her. Meanwhile, her parents are struggling to understand what happened while going through a separation. Caitlin's dad Tom, is willing to do whatever it takes to get her daughter to tell him what happened during those four years. There are some good twists in this book that keep you guessing and turning pages till you come to a satisfying end. Read it! Took me 2 days. ( )