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Edoardo Ballerini
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Chris Whitaker
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A sweeping coming-of-age tale, an epic love story and a searing thriller, all unfolding on a vast canvas.
There is a moment when childhood ends.
For Joseph 'Patch' Macauley and Saint Brown, it comes late one summer as Patch is abducted from their hometown. Devastated, Saint devotes her days to finding her best friend.
Held in total darkness, Patch is hopeless and alone - until he feels a hand in his. Though he never sees the girl, they fall in love. When he escapes, he's left with only her voice and name - and promises to spend the rest of his life searching for her.
As Saint's heart breaks for the boy she lost - and the man he becomes - she will shadow his journey, to uncover the truth behind who took him.
Over a lifetime driven by obsession, Patch and Saint must sacrifice everything for redemption, justice, and, ultimately, love - even if that means losing each other forever ...
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PRAISE FOR ALL THE COLOURS OF THE DARK:
'Impeccably crafted, deeply emotional, entirely shattering. I was captivated from page one.'
BONNIE GARMUS, author of LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY
'Chris Whitaker's latest novel is a book to lose yourself in... this sprawling crime novel transcends its genre to become something epic in scope, haunting and ultimately deeply moving. A huge achievement.'
ALEX MICHAELIDES, author of THE SILENT PATIENT
'ALL THE COLOURS OF THE DARK is epic in every sense of the word: time, scope, skill, and love. It's a crime novel with a huge beating heart and some of the best characters I've ever passed my time with.'
ABIGAIL DEAN, author of GIRL A
'Taut, beguiling , and suspenseful, ALL THE COLOURS OF THE DARK reveals the depth of a town's loss when a young boy goes missing'
NITA PROSE, author of THE MAID
'Engrossing, heart-breaking and uplifting in equal measure - I've never read anything quite like it. This book will stay with you for a very long time.'
LUCY FOLEY, author of THE PARIS APARTMENT
'This book hits like a sledgehammer. Equal parts harrowing and triumphant, Chris Whitaker's novel is a haunting story of America, alternating between its twin strands of violence and love. I couldn't put it down, and will always remember that 13 year old pirate, Patch, and that brilliant little beekeeper, Saint. An absolutely must-read novel.'
GILLIAN FLYNN, author of GONE GIRL©2024 Chris Whitaker (P)2024 Orion Publishing Group Limited
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-15-25
I loved the depiction of the characters how they all had a part to play in the storyline kept me guessing Sam was my favourite
It was a very long book maybe some
Sections were not needed went to much detail but did not take away from what was a great book
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- Antony
- 08-26-24
A joy to read
What a fantastic story which had me from the very start. It's one of the best books that i have read this year
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- Anonymous User
- 10-08-24
Incredible!
So beautifully written. Got lost in this story. So sad and also so hopeful. It is long, but very worth listening to it all.
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- Caroline de Wet
- 11-15-24
A beautiful tale!
I enjoyed the long tale and colourful characters
Couldn’t “put” it down!
I’m sure you won’t regret buying this
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- Britt Alblas
- 07-20-24
Beautiful
I loved the book, best book i read in a very Long time 🙏🏻♥️ my greatest recommedations
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- Anonymous User
- 03-27-25
A masterpiece of a novel
This story has a little bit of everything in it, it blends a few genres with well developed characters and lots of Easter Eggs which pay off later.
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- Anonymous User
- 08-15-24
Immersive story
What an absolutely fabulous story and brilliantly narrated. This is the book of the year for me thus far. I can see a movie in this. Phenomenal
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- Shannon
- 10-30-24
The drive to my parents is long. But because of this book, I wanted it to be even longer.
It's so hard to talk about just one thing. All I can say is if you're looking for a book that will give you goosebumps, this is it. Plot and character development off the charts. Delivery is perfect. My new favourite book that I will be recommending to anyone with ears to listen and eyes to see.
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- Anonymous User
- 03-04-25
A MUST LISTEN
The best and worst of relationships with a thriller back-drop. Just beautiful writing!
Kept me captivated intill the last second and the characters will stay with me for a long long time
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- Anonymous User
- 04-21-25
Could not stop listening
I was absolutely obsessed with this story and listened to it every second I had to spare until it was finished. Just Brilliant!!
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