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The Gift

By: Alison Gaylin
Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell
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Publisher's summary

What’s a desperate mother to do when her child suddenly disappears? Anything it takes to keep the family together in USA Today bestselling author Alison Gaylin’s short story with a sting.

It’s dreaded news for actress Lyla McCord and her husband, Nolan. Their eight-year-old daughter has vanished. To find her, Nolan reaches out to a psychic gifted with uncanny visions about the lost girl. But Lyla thinks she sees right through him. Is he a con artist or the real thing? Either way, he might be telling the truth. And that’s too frightening for Lyla to bear.

Alison Gaylin’s The Gift is part of Hush, a collection of six stories, ranging from political mysteries to psychological thrillers, in which deception can be a matter of life and death. Each piece can be read or listened to in one truly chilling sitting.

©2020 Alison Gaylin. (P)2020 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.
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Okay

So short I barely listened to it. I honestly have no idea what happened, but hey, what can you do.

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Concisely terrific

Most short stories leave me wanting more. Not this one. It's perfect orchestration. Bravo Alison.

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Great Series

Five great authors and five short stories full of quirky characters and weird twists marvelous narration.

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Loved it !

Loved the story - loved the ending - definitely wanted it to be longer...see what happened to the main character....

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Very good short story.

You will want to scream at one of the characters.Just when you think you got it, you don't. I enjoyed this book.

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Nice little series

This was a decent addition to the Hush series. It’s a quick listen with a decent storyline.

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the actress

Story moves quickly . Good character, the actress, she is still acting out characters. she mixes real life with role she could play.

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Surprise ending!

A good listen for anyone who likes suspense, although it was difficult to like the MC.

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New twist on kidnapping

A story that keeps you in your seat reading. Interesting and entertaining especially at the end.

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Nicely Packaged…

The most exquisite and elegant of plot twists applied at the very end of the story. Nice!

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