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A review by judithdcollins
The Hiding Place: A Thriller by David Bell
4.0
David Bell delivers THE HIDING PLACE, an absorbing multi-layered, suspenseful mystery crime thriller--leaving you page-turning to learn the events surrounding the disappearance of a small boy, some twenty-five years ago, which will forever change the lives of two families. Nice Cover
Years ago, a four year old boy, Justin went missing. In the blink of an eye, he was gone forever. He was sent to the park with his sister and a friend, Michael, without adult supervision. Several months later his body was discovered in a grave in the woods, not far from the park.
Janet, the sister, only seven at the time, has never got over the death of her brother. It is approaching the twenty-fifth anniversary of Justin’s death—with a lot of publicity, a newspaper reporter and a detective, asking questions, and re-opening old wounds.
There is much controversy in the town, as some people think there was racial injustice and the murder investigation was rushed, an African American boy was sent to prison without having full investigating the case. He is about to be released and working at the local church and has the support of the priest. Could he really be innocent? If so, who is the real killer?
Janet is now grown with a daughter of her own, living in the house she grew up in. To further complicate matters Janet’s childhood friend, Michael who was in the park that dreadful day, has returned to Dove Point. He is wrestling with what really happened that day, as he has been in therapy for years, driving him back to the scene of the crime. He has been seeing things and remembering things which may add clues to the long ago puzzle.
Then a mysterious stranger shows up, in town and approaches Janet, acting strange. Could he be Justin, and if he is, who was in the grave? How is he connected? As the detective which was on the case years ago, begins questioning the way the murder investigation was handled years ago, as he digs further.
As we move along, more deep dark secrets come to the surface surrounding this tragedy, with twists and turns around corner, leaving you guessing the identity of the real killer. Each character has issues and a past, connected in different ways - leading up the explosive ending.
I enjoyed this complex mystery, of secrets and lies, with well- developed characters for a mix of psychological, mystery, crime, and suspense, keeping you engaged until the end. There is so much guilt surrounding this one day with years, of covering up a dirty secret with human dynamics and family drama. I listened to the audiobook and Fred Lehne delivered an outstanding performance, keeping the intensity, high.
Looking forward to reading more from Bell, with his new upcoming Somebody I Used to Know, coming July 7, 2015.
JDC Must Read Books
Years ago, a four year old boy, Justin went missing. In the blink of an eye, he was gone forever. He was sent to the park with his sister and a friend, Michael, without adult supervision. Several months later his body was discovered in a grave in the woods, not far from the park.
Janet, the sister, only seven at the time, has never got over the death of her brother. It is approaching the twenty-fifth anniversary of Justin’s death—with a lot of publicity, a newspaper reporter and a detective, asking questions, and re-opening old wounds.
There is much controversy in the town, as some people think there was racial injustice and the murder investigation was rushed, an African American boy was sent to prison without having full investigating the case. He is about to be released and working at the local church and has the support of the priest. Could he really be innocent? If so, who is the real killer?
Janet is now grown with a daughter of her own, living in the house she grew up in. To further complicate matters Janet’s childhood friend, Michael who was in the park that dreadful day, has returned to Dove Point. He is wrestling with what really happened that day, as he has been in therapy for years, driving him back to the scene of the crime. He has been seeing things and remembering things which may add clues to the long ago puzzle.
Then a mysterious stranger shows up, in town and approaches Janet, acting strange. Could he be Justin, and if he is, who was in the grave? How is he connected? As the detective which was on the case years ago, begins questioning the way the murder investigation was handled years ago, as he digs further.
As we move along, more deep dark secrets come to the surface surrounding this tragedy, with twists and turns around corner, leaving you guessing the identity of the real killer. Each character has issues and a past, connected in different ways - leading up the explosive ending.
I enjoyed this complex mystery, of secrets and lies, with well- developed characters for a mix of psychological, mystery, crime, and suspense, keeping you engaged until the end. There is so much guilt surrounding this one day with years, of covering up a dirty secret with human dynamics and family drama. I listened to the audiobook and Fred Lehne delivered an outstanding performance, keeping the intensity, high.
Looking forward to reading more from Bell, with his new upcoming Somebody I Used to Know, coming July 7, 2015.
JDC Must Read Books