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All the Colours of the Dark

By: Chris Whitaker
Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini
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Summary

A BBC 'BETWEEN THE COVERS' BOOK CLUB PICK

A MISSING PERSONS MYSTERY, A SERIAL KILLER THRILLER, AND AN EPIC LOVE STORY. WITH A UNIQUE TWIST ON EACH...

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'Hits like a sledgehammer. An absolutely must-read novel' GILLIAN FLYNN

'A wonderful book' RICHARD OSMAN

'Impeccably crafted, deeply emotional, entirely shattering' BONNIE GARMUS

'A brilliant work of art' JODI PICOULT

'A book to lose yourself in - a huge achievement' ALEX MICHAELIDES

'I've never read anything quite like it. This book will stay with you for a very long time' LUCY FOLEY

'Kept me frantically turning the pages' KRISTIN HANNAH

'An epic sweep ... Ambitious, powerful and moving, this is a tour de force.' GUARDIAN

'It's as good as everyone says. I have absolutely no doubt it's the book of the year' JENNIE GODFREY

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Late one summer, the town of Monta Clare is shattered by the abduction of teenager Joseph 'Patch' Macauley. Nobody more so than Saint Brown, who will risk everything to find her best friend.

But when she does: it will break her heart.

Patch lies alone in a pitch-black room - until he feels a hand in his. Her name is Grace and, though they cannot see each other, she lights their world with her words.

But when he escapes: there is no sign she ever even existed.

Left with only her voice and her name, he paints her from broken memories - and charts an epic search to find her.

As years turn to decades, and hope becomes obsession, Saint will shadow his journey - on a darker path to hunt down the man who took them - and set free the only boy she ever loved.

Even if finding the truth means losing each other forever...

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'A luminous and heartbreaking book - a crime novel, yes, but vaster and more moving than anything I expected.'
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'The best thriller I've ever read ... a multi-layered masterpiece with impeccable plotting.' i NEWS

'The instant classic ... A poignant, powerful and unforgettable love story.' HEAT

'Breathtaking. I was gripped from the first page' RUTH JONES

'Amazing. Haunting. Unforgettable' PATRICIA CORNWELL

'A future modern classic ... Will stay with you long after you read the final page' WOMAN & HOME

'A truly epic crime novel and love story. As beautiful as it is engrossing - with characters you'll never forget' WILL DEAN

'A cinematic masterpiece ... A future classic' WOMAN'S WEEKLY

'Vast yet intimate, tense yet tender' ERIN KELLY

'One of the most beautiful books I've ever read.' PLATINUM

'Beautiful, wise, heartbreaking and profound' STUART TURTON

'Epic in every sense of the word ... Some of the best characters I've ever passed my time with' ABIGAIL DEAN

'A masterpiece, the sort of book that only comes along once in a decade' ABIR MUKHERJEE

'A stunning, bewitching novel with unforgettable characters. Achingly beautiful ... A masterpiece' ANDREA MARA

'A masterpiece that drew me in from the first page ... Mesmerising.' PRIMA

'Astonishing ... Will capture the hearts of generations to come' M. W. CRAVEN

'A heartbreaking work of genius' IMRAN MAHMOOD

'A breathtaking literary thriller for fans of A Little Life' RED

'Simply stunning ... Truly exceptional' JOHN MARRS

'Vast, yearning, and luminous' VASEEM KHAN

'A masterclass in storytelling' MARI HANNAH

'The book to read in 2024' JO SPAIN

'A once-in-a-generation classic ... Might just be the best book I've ever read' ADAM SIMCOX

'A heartbreaking, life-affirming story of hope and loss ... Beg, borrow or steal a copy' CHARLOTTE PHILBY

'A mystery wrapped in a love story that will break and then mend your heart' HOLLY SEDDON

'One of the best books that I've ever read' LAURA SHEPHERD-ROBINSON

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©2024 Chris Whitaker (P)2024 Orion Publishing Group Limited
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Compelling, different and brilliant

Very different but relatable characters. The plot keeps twisting and I really enjoyed this novel - works with many emotions and isn’t like the usual serial killer books. Would strongly recommend this novel

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Beautiful complicated story of love

A narrator can make or break a book and this one was read perfectly.
I loved the characters and the story kept me gripped. Not to be rushed, let yourself be immersed. I cleaned a whole house, and weeded an entire garden listening to it and I didn’t even feel it (until the next morning).
A true epic in length and content but I could listen to it all over again. And I’m pretty sure I will one day, but not yet. My heart needs to rest.

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Thoroughly enjoyed this

Brilliant writing, couldn't put it away, Would highly recommend. Captivating story, cant wait to check out more from this author

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Staggeringly Good

Beautifully written prose and expertly narrated. Storyline occasionally pushes the boundaries of credibility but the plot suffers no less as a result.

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Touched my heart and soul

Narrator is truly empathetic to the story and characters. Such a wonderful story of broken hearts, friendships and focus. Thank you to the author and narrator xx

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Epic

I absolutely loved this book. I wouldn’t usually listen to a book with child abduction at its core, but it’s not gratuitous. Don’t listen to this book while driving- it’s too engrossing.

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Amazing Story

This is one of the best books I have ever read. I truly did not want it to end. The story was brilliant and intertwined through the years and characters so well you are taken with them. Fabulous!!! I will read it again ….

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Beautiful writing

In lost myself in the book. Real beauty in the flow and balance of events.

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This is more than a story, it is an experience.

The story engagement is almost palpable and I really lived the experience. The brevity of some chapters gave great pace to this novel.

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A haunting and emotional story that will stay with me for a long time.

I loved this book, I cried, I laughed, it moved me so much I just didn’t want it to end. The best book I’ve read in a very long time.

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