Promise Not to Tell
by Jennifer McMahon
Promise Not to Tell by Jennifer McMahon holds a well received rating of 3.62 out of 5, based on 11.8K reader ratings. First published in 2007. The book spans 250 pages.
About Promise Not to Tell
Forty-one-year-old school nurse Kate Cypher has returned home to rural Vermont to care for her mother who's afflicted with Alzheimer's. On the night she arrives, a young girl is murdered—a horrific crime that eerily mirrors another from Kate's childhood. Three decades earlier, her dirt-poor friend Del—shunned and derided by classmates as "Potato Girl"—was brutally slain. Del's killer was never found, while the victim has since achieved immortality in local legends and ghost stories. Now, as this new murder investigation draws Kate irresistibly in, her past and present collide in terrifying, unexpected ways. Because nothing is quite what it seems . . . and the grim specters of her youth are far from forgotten.More than just a murder mystery, Jennifer McMahon's extraordinary debut novel, Promise Not to Tell, is a story of friendship and family, devotion and betrayal—tautly written, deeply insightful, beautifully evocative, and utterly unforgettable.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Jennifer McMahon |
| Published | 2007 |
| Pages | 250 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense, Horror |
| Average Rating | 3.62 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 11,775 |
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What genre is Promise Not to Tell?
Promise Not to Tell is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Promise Not to Tell worth reading?
Based on 11.8K reader ratings, Promise Not to Tell has an average score of 3.62 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Promise Not to Tell?
Promise Not to Tell has 250 pages.
Who wrote Promise Not to Tell?
Promise Not to Tell was written by Jennifer McMahon. It was first published in 2007.
What is the ISBN for Promise Not to Tell?
The ISBN-13 for Promise Not to Tell is 9780061143310.0.
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