Never Look Away
by Linwood Barclay
Never Look Away by Linwood Barclay holds a well received rating of 3.99 out of 5, based on 10.9K reader ratings. First published in 2010. The book spans 421 pages.
About Never Look Away
In this tense, mesmerizing thriller by Linwood Barclay, critically acclaimed author of Fear the Worst and Too Close to Home, a man’s life unravels around him when the unthinkable strikes. A warm summer Saturday. An amusement park. David Harwood is glad to be spending some quality time with his wife, Jan, and their four-year-old son. But what begins as a pleasant family outing turns into a nightmare after an inexplicable disappearance. A frantic search only leads to an even more shocking and harrowing turn of events. Until this terrifying moment, David Harwood is just a small-town reporter in need of a break. His paper, the Promise Falls Standard, is struggling to survive. Then he gets a lead that just might be the answer to his prayers: a potential scandal involving a controversial development project for the outskirts of this picturesque upstate New York town. It’s a hot-button issue that will surely sell papers and help reverse the Standard’s fortunes, but strangely, David’s editors keep shooting it down. Why? That’s a question no longer at the top of David’s list. Now the only thing he cares about is restoring his family. Desperate for any clue, David dives into his own investigation—and into a web of lies and deceit. For with every new piece of evidence he uncovers, David finds more questions—and moves ever closer to a shattering truth.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Linwood Barclay |
| Published | 2010 |
| Pages | 421 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Suspense, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.99 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 10,893 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What genre is Never Look Away?
Never Look Away is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Suspense. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Never Look Away worth reading?
Based on 10.9K reader ratings, Never Look Away has an average score of 3.99 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Never Look Away?
Never Look Away has 421 pages.
Who wrote Never Look Away?
Never Look Away was written by Linwood Barclay. It was first published in 2010.
What is the ISBN for Never Look Away?
The ISBN-13 for Never Look Away is 9780553807170.0.
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