Who Would Like This Book:
If you love twisty, psychological thrillers with complex, flawed characters, "Alone" will grab your attention right from the start. It’s a page-turner featuring troubled sniper Bobby Dodge and the enigmatic Catherine Gagnon, wrapped in layers of suspense, secrets, and moral dilemmas. The book’s strength lies in its intense atmosphere, uncertain loyalties, and the way it keeps you wondering who’s trustworthy and what’s really going on. Perfect for readers who crave domestic thrillers and emotional rollercoasters, or those looking to dive into a long series of crime procedurals.
Who May Not Like This Book:
Some readers felt the plot stretched believability a bit too far or didn’t connect with the characters, finding them unlikable or too flawed. You might be disappointed if you’re looking for a strong female lead from the start - Detective D.D. Warren takes a back seat in this one. Others noted the story gets pretty dark with disturbing topics, and a few wished there were fewer coincidences or tidier execution in the big twists.
About:
Alone by Lisa Gardner is a gripping thriller that introduces Bobby Dodge, a Massachusetts state police sniper, who finds himself in a tense hostage situation involving a young mother and her son. As Bobby watches through his rifle scope, he must make a life-or-death decision, leading to a cat-and-mouse type thriller with fast-paced action throughout. The story delves into the complexities of the characters, including Bobby, Catherine Gagnon, and Detective D.D. Warren, while exploring themes of manipulation, trauma, and family secrets.
The plot of Alone unfolds with twists and turns that keep readers on the edge of their seats, culminating in an exciting and gripping conclusion. Lisa Gardner's writing style is described as suspenseful, thrilling, and filled with memorable characters like Bobby and Catherine, who are fully developed and complex. The book also touches on thought-provoking themes such as the consequences of a sniper's actions, the dynamics of a dysfunctional family, and the psychological aspects of the characters' behaviors.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings include themes of domestic violence, psychological trauma, child abuse, and mentions of pedophilia.
From The Publisher:
"Like all the best suspense novels, Alone will leave you shaken. . . . You can't wait to see what happens next."-People
Who can you turn to when you're at your most vulnerable?
State Trooper Bobby Dodge watches a tense hostage standoff through the scope of his sniper rifle. Dodge has only one second to react, or a woman and her child may die.
Where can you hide when this killer comes?
The woman at the other end of Bobby Dodge's rifle isn't only in trouble-she is trouble. Cool, beautiful, and dangerously sexy, Catherine Rose Gagnon's life will change in an instant of violence.
It's the most terrifying place to be. . . .
When Bobby pulls the trigger, someone will die. And then no one will be above suspicion, no one beyond harm. And no one will see death coming until it has them cornered, helpless, and alone.
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About the Author:
Lisa Gardner is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of twenty suspense novels, including The Neighbor, which won Thriller of the Year from the International Thriller Writers. An avid hiker, traveler and cribbage player, she lives in the mountains of New Hampshire with…
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