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Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 823.914
EAN: 9781416531388
ISBN: 1416531386
Label: Pocket Star
Manufacturer: Pocket Star
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 544
Publication Date: 2008-03-25
Publisher: Pocket Star
Studio: Pocket Star

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NEW YORK TIMES AND INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR JOHN CONNOLLY DELIVERS A RIVETING THRILLER FEATURING PRIVATE DETECTIVE CHARLIE PARKER -- WHO NOW MUST UNRAVEL A TWISTED STORY OF BETRAYAL, UNCLEAN DESIRES, AND MURDER.

Daniel Clay, a once-respected psychiatrist, has gone missing. His daughter insists that he killed himself after allegations surfaced surrounding the harm done to patients in his care. Now a killer obsessed with finding the truth about his own daughter's disappearance is seeking revenge -- and Charlie Parker finds himself trapped between those who want the truth about Clay to be revealed, and those who will go to any length -- no matter the cost -- to keep it hidden.

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Summary: A Thrilling Dark Mystery Tale
Comment: Keeping with the Charlie Parker quota here is another highly enjoyable yet hefty novel by John Connolly. The Unquiet manages to be one of the least violent Parker tales while being the most disturbing at the same time. If you are turned off by violence towards children this story may not be for you but Mr. Connolly approaches the subject with very good taste. He disturbs you without filling in all of the gruesome details. The story itself is once again well written and I've become so attached to Charlie, Louis, and Angel that I could never not read them. What you may want to know is that this novel involves a character from his short story that was published Nocturnes(I had not read this yet so I was personally a little disappointed) but it is not necessary for you to enjoy the novel. I do however recommend the previous novels before jumping in here.

The Charlie Parker series is my favorite mystery series and I highly recommend it to any fans of the Alex Cross novels by James Patterson. If your a fan of horror novels and want to try a mystery novel Connolly is definitely the way to go.

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Summary: Another great book in the series
Comment: John Connolly consistently delivers, his characters are memorable and multi-dimensional and his lyrical writing style sucks you in from the very first page. Truly enjoyed it.

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Summary: Slow at first, but worth it
Comment: I really enjoyed this book. It took about 150 pages to really hook me, but once I got into it I finished it in about 3 days. I've read all of his books and have enjoyed them all. He is definitely an acquired taste, though.

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Summary: Another good Charlie Parker novel
Comment: I have read all of the Charlie Parker books and have enjoyed them all. But this one seems to have toned down the violence somewhat and deals more with Parker's demons from the past. Still an exciting story, with Parker's friends, Lewis and Angel, having a somewhat smaller role in the plot than in previous novels. This time the guys are after a group of child abusers which is always a difficult subject to write about. However Mr. Connolley handles it very well, with out getting too graphic he is able to create a suspenseful story and a spell binding plot that will keep you guessing until the end.

Not to give anything away, but I had the feeling this may be the last Parker story. I hope not since it makes exciting reading and many unusual plot lines.

I anxiously await the next Parker novel.

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Summary: Great blend of mystery and the paranormal
Comment: Charlie Parker a former police detective, now private investigator is hired by Rebecca Clay to make sure a recently freed convict named, Merrick, stops harassing her. Merrick's daughter (the only person in the world he ever truly loved) disappeared as he served time in prison. Before Merrick's release, Rebecca had declared her missing father, a disgraced child psychiatrist, Dr. Daniel Clay, dead. Merrick is convinced Dr. Clay knows something about his daughter whereabouts and that Parker's client is lying about her father's demise. He believes Rebecca knows where Dr. Clay is hiding.

After meeting Merrick face-to-face, Parker is reminded of his own past and empathizes with the man. Parker's engrosses himself in the case believing if he can find information that can assist Merrick find his daughter; he would stop terrorizing his client. Parker soon uncovers a history of sexual violence and maltreatment to children. The thin line between normalcy and the paranormal merges as Parker crosses paths with an old adversary he had hoped never to meet again.

John Connolly takes readers on a psychological thrill ride that blends a perfect mix of mystery and the bizarre. I highly recommend The Unquiet to anyone who enjoys a good hard-boiled detective novels and the supernatural.

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