Salem Falls
by Jodi Picoult
Salem Falls by Jodi Picoult holds a well received rating of 3.80 out of 5, based on 59.9K reader ratings. First published in 2001. The book spans 434 pages.
About Salem Falls
Jack buries his past, content to become the mysterious stranger who has appeared out of the blue. Addie, desperate for answers, must look into her heart -- and into Jack's lies and shadowy secrets -- for evidence that will condemn or redeem the man she has come to love.When Jack St. Bride arrives by chance in the sleepy New England town of Salem Falls, he decides to reinvent himself. Tall, blond, and handsome, Jack was once a beloved teacher and soccer coach at a girls' prep school -- until a student's crush sparked a powder keg of accusation and robbed him of his reputation. Now, working for minimum wage washing dishes for Addie Peabody at the Do-Or-Diner, Jack buries his past, content to become the mysterious stranger who has appeared out of the blue. With ghosts of her own haunting her, Addie Peabody is as cautious around men as Jack St. Bride is around women. But as this unassuming stranger steps smoothly into the diner's daily routine, she finds him fitting just as comfortably inside her heart -- and slowly, a gentle, healing love takes hold between them. Yet planting roots in Salem Falls may prove fateful for Jack. Amid the white-painted centuries-old churches, a quartet of bored, privileged teenage girls have formed a coven that is crossing the line between amusement and malicious intent. Quick to notice the attractive new employee at Addie's diner, the girls turn Jack's world upside down with a shattering allegation that causes history to repeat itself -- and forces Jack to proclaim his innocence once again. Suddenly nothing in Salem Falls is as it seems: a safe haven turns dangerous, an innocent girl meets evil face-to-face, a dishwasher with a Ph.D. is revealed to be an ex-con. As Jack's hidden past catches up with him, the seams of this tiny town begin to tear, and the emerging truth becomes a slippery concept written in shades of gray. Now Addie, desperate for answers, must look into her heart -- and into Jack's lies and shadowy secrets -- for evidence that will condemn or redeem the man she has come to love.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Jodi Picoult |
| Published | 2001 |
| Pages | 434 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fiction, Chick-lit, Romance, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.80 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 59,930 |
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What genre is Salem Falls?
Salem Falls is categorized as Fiction, Fiction, Chick-lit, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Salem Falls worth reading?
Based on 59.9K reader ratings, Salem Falls has an average score of 3.80 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Salem Falls?
Salem Falls has 434 pages.
Who wrote Salem Falls?
Salem Falls was written by Jodi Picoult. It was first published in 2001.
What is the ISBN for Salem Falls?
The ISBN-13 for Salem Falls is 9780743418710.0.
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