281 pages • first pub 2003 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 1400060923
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Random House; Penguin Random House LLC New York
Publication date: 01 January 2003
Description
A woman commits suicide for no apparent reason. A week later, her son fifteen-year-old Mark Underhill vanishes. His uncle, novelist Timothy Underhill, searches his hometown of Millhaven for clues that might help unravel this horrible dual mystery....
Community Reviews Summary of 185 reviews
Moods
mysterious 87%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
emotional 12%
reflective 12%
tense 12%
Pace
medium 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%Strong character development?
No: 60% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | N/A: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Pedophilia, Suicide, MurderMinor
Torture
281 pages • first pub 2003 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 1400060923
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Random House; Penguin Random House LLC New York
Publication date: 01 January 2003
Description
A woman commits suicide for no apparent reason. A week later, her son fifteen-year-old Mark Underhill vanishes. His uncle, novelist Timothy Underhill, searches his hometown of Millhaven for clues that might help unravel this horrible dual mystery....
Community Reviews Summary of 185 reviews
Moods
mysterious 87%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
emotional 12%
reflective 12%
tense 12%
Pace
medium 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%Strong character development?
No: 60% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | N/A: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Pedophilia, Suicide, MurderMinor
Torture