One Breath Away
by Heather Gudenkauf
One Breath Away by Heather Gudenkauf holds a well received rating of 3.98 out of 5, based on 13.2K reader ratings. First published in 2012. The book spans 379 pages.
About One Breath Away
In her most emotionally charged novel to date, New York Times bestselling author Heather Gudenkauf explores the unspoken events that shape a community, the ties between parents and their children and how the fragile normalcy of our everyday life is so easily shattered.In the midst of a sudden spring snowstorm, an unknown man armed with a gun walks into an elementary school classroom. Outside the school, the town of Broken Branch watches and waits.Officer Meg Barrett holds the responsibility for the town's children in her hands. Will Thwaite, reluctantly entrusted with the care of his two grandchildren by the daughter who left home years earlier, stands by helplessly and wonders if he has failed his child again. Trapped in her classroom, Evelyn Oliver watches for an opportunity to rescue the children in her care. And thirteen-year-old Augie Baker, already struggling with the aftermath of a terrible accident that has brought her to Broken Branch, will risk her own safety to protect her little brother.As tension mounts with each passing minute, the hidden fears and grudges of the small town are revealed as the people of Broken Branch race to uncover the identity of the stranger who holds their children hostage.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Heather Gudenkauf |
| Published | 2012 |
| Pages | 379 |
| Genres | Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.98 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 13,179 |
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What genre is One Breath Away?
One Breath Away is categorized as Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is One Breath Away worth reading?
Based on 13.2K reader ratings, One Breath Away has an average score of 3.98 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is One Breath Away?
One Breath Away has 379 pages.
Who wrote One Breath Away?
One Breath Away was written by Heather Gudenkauf. It was first published in 2012.
What is the ISBN for One Breath Away?
The ISBN-13 for One Breath Away is 9780778313660.0.
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