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Tuesday, July 5, 2011

'Never Knowing' by Chevy Stevens



Long Synopsis from Goodreads:
All her life, Sara Gallagher has wondered about her birth parents. As an adopted child with two sisters who were born naturally to her parents, Sara’s home life was not ideal. The question of why she was given up for adoption has always haunted her. Finally, she is ready to take steps and find closure. 

But some questions are better left unanswered. 

After months of research, Sara locates her birth mother—only to be met with horror and rejection. Then she discovers the devastating truth: her mother was the only victim ever to escape a killer who has been hunting women every summer for decades. But Sara soon realizes the only thing worse than finding out about her father is him finding out about her. 

What if murder is in your blood? 

Never Knowing is a complex and compelling portrayal of one woman’s quest to understand herself, her origins, and her family. That is, if she can survive…

First thought after finishing this book: OMG...she did it again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This book had me in its clutches from the very first page and did not let go of me until I closed it at the end. Heck, I'm lying that it let go of me....I've had nightmares two nights in a row and it all goes back to the riveting, chilling, and damn scary book!!!!!!!!!!!! I loved how Chevy used the same style of writing as in her first book having Sara tell her story as she's talking to her therapist. This works for me and she used it very cleverly once again. There were more than a few times where I wanted to smack Sara and tell her don't pick up the phone, grab your kid and run far far away, but overall this story kept me on the edge of my seat. The whole idea of finding out that your birth father is a serial killer scares me to death...and Chevy twisted and turned the story so much that you were never quite sure what he was going to do or say. My anxiety level kept going up and up while I was reading this one and now I can't wait for her next book!!

Scare me again, Chevy!!! Please!!!

Recommend? Oh yes!! Especially if you enjoy a real thriller!! But I don't recommend reading this one too close to bedtime...or else you may have nightmares like me!!! If you loved Still Missing then run to the bookstore and buy this one immediately!!!

Rating: 9/10

Author: Chevy Stevens
Published: July 5, 2011
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Genre: Fantastically creepy Thriller fiction
Source: St. Martin's Press (*uncorrected ARC)
Pages: 418
ISNB: 9780312595685

 
Disclaimer: I was not compensated for my review. My thoughts on this book were in no way influenced by the author or publicist.They are my personal reflections based solely on MY experience while reading this novel

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22 comments:

  1. Oh it was this book! o_O Scares me even thinking about what might happen in it

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  2. I haven't read this yet, but will be soon. I enjoyed Still Missing, and can't wait to delve into this thriller.

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  3. I like the sound of this. It's not a sequel is it?

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  4. Still Missing was brilliant so I don't need much convincing to buy this one but if I did you'd have sold me Staci. Love a good scare lol

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  5. I'm such a fraidy-cat that I'm not sure I could read this - maybe at high noon???

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  6. I love Still Missing - so this is moving up to the top of my wish list!

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  7. Ohhhhhhhhhh wow!! This sounds AWESOME!! I need to read this one! :):):):):):):):):):):):):)

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  8. Wow, this sounds so good! I'll have to make sure I only read it when Carl's in town.

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  9. Awesome, awesome review! I'm spooked by murder stories but this does sound like something a friend of mine loves...I'll pass the recommendation on to her. Thanks!

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  10. Her first book was definitely scary! And 9/10 - wow!

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  11. I definitely wouldn't read this one in the evening!

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  12. sounds intense! I'm glad you enjoyed the book.

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  13. Great review! I agree, read it during the day.

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  14. Did you know that the title of this post refers to another book? Maybe I just half asleep from the long weekend. Let me go back and check.

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  15. I can't wait to read this! I didn't read your thoughts cuz I don't want to know anything about it, but I did see something like: OMG She did it again!!!!!!!!! and that was enough for me. :) :) :)

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  16. I'm not in the group that loves to be scared. Sounds like you are, plus you got the bonus of really good writing. I'm glad it grabbed you.

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  17. I have her first one on my wish list already and it looks like this one will surely follow!

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  18. You sold me. I think i need this book ASAP

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  19. Wish I could read this and skip the nightmares, think I may have to chance it anyway.

    Loved your review!

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  20. I'm SOO looking forward to reading this one! And I'm really, really enjoyed Still Missing which makes me want to read this book even more. Great review!

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  21. I don't read a lot of thrillers, but maybe I should make an exception for this one!!

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  22. Still Missing blew me away! I can't wait to sink myself into this book even if I lose some sleep over it!

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