Unspeakable

by Kevin O'Brien

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A family of four murdered in their hotel room. A single mother and her boyfriend both stabbed to death. A sordid history of violent crimes, repeated over and over-but decades apart. Olivia Barker is a therapist with no connection to the murders. But she has heard things. Stories that keep her up at night. Details that only a killer would know. A killer who could be one of her patients . . .Olivia has no proof for her suspicions. But as the body count rises, so do her fears. A rock is thrown show more through her window, her car tires are slashed, a chilling message is scrawled on her bathroom mirror. Olivia knows she's getting closer to the truth. But the truth could be the last thing she'll ever know . . . show less

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Wow! This novel left me speechless. It is so well written. The plot will absolutely suck you in and wrap you in the mystery. Filled with tension and suspense. This is my first novel by this author, but I will definitely be reading/listening to more. I listened to the audiobook version, and the narrator was absolutely fantastic.
When former child-star Colin Cox shows up to Olivia's office, she doesn't know what to think but her life is quickly thrown into chaos as the past meets the present. So many twists and turns in this book. I love stories where I can't predict what's going to happen next. The psychological aspects of the story were definitely interesting, making this read much more than just a slasher story. I really felt for Colin after everything he went through so I was glad for how the story ended.

This is a fantastic psychological thriller. Definitely a must read!
Unfortunately another book bites the "dnf" dust! The blurb sounded great and it started out with some tension, but it has slowly gone downhill from there with some confusion as the storyline jumps around from character to character. Some people really liked this book, but it is just not my "cup of tea". No star rating for a book I don't finish.
FROM AMAZON: A family of four murdered in their hotel room. A single mother and her boyfriend both stabbed to death. A sordid history of violent crimes, repeated over and over - but decades apart.

Olivia Barker is a therapist with no connection to the murders. But she has heard things. Stories that keep her up at night. Details that only a killer would know. A killer who could be one of her patients…Olivia has no proof for her suspicions. But as the body count rises, so do her fears.

A rock is thrown through her window, her car tires are slashed, a chilling message is scrawled on her bathroom mirror. Olivia knows she's getting closer to the truth. But the truth could be the last thing she'll ever know....
Another great O'Brien thriller!
½
kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time.

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Canonical title
Unspeakable
Original publication date
2013-06
People/Characters
Collin Cox; Olivia Barker; Clay Bischoff; Candace Lavery; Andy Stampler; Dee Stampler (show all 12); Fernando Ryan; Gail Pelham; Wade Grinnell; Sheri Grinnell; Orin Carney; Ian Haggerty
Important places
Seattle, Washington, USA; Poulsbo, Washington, USA
Dedication
This book is for Cathy, Gene, David, Steve, Tyler, Kate, Beth, Matt, Megan, Kerry, Brandon, Bill, Annie, Tim, Beven, Margaret and Bernie... With love from Uncle Kevin. You guys are the coolest!
First words
"I'm sorry! Please, don't do this...please..."

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Fiction and Literature
DDC/MDS
813.54Literature & rhetoricAmerican literature in EnglishAmerican fiction in English1900-19991945-1999
LCC
PS3565 .B714 .U57Language and LiteratureAmerican literatureAmerican literatureIndividual authors1961-
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