The One I Left Behind
by Jennifer McMahon
The One I Left Behind by Jennifer McMahon holds a well received rating of 3.76 out of 5, based on 10.3K reader ratings. First published in 2013. The book spans 422 pages.
About The One I Left Behind
Bestselling author Jennifer McMahon is back with a gut-wrenching mystery about an architect whose troubled mother has been found 25 years after being kidnapped-by a killer who is still on the loose.The summer of 1985 changed Reggie's life. Thirteen, awkward, and without a father, she finds herself mixed up with her school's outcasts-Charlie, the local detective's son, and Tara, a goth kid who has a mental hold over Reggie and harbors a dark secret. That same summer a serial killer called Neptune begins kidnapping women. He leaves their severed hands on the police department steps and, five days later, displays their bodies around town. Just when Reggie needs her mother Vera-an ex-model with many "boyfriends" and a thirst for gin-the most, Vera's hand is found on the steps. But after five days, there's no body and Neptune disappears.Now a successful architect who left her hometown behind after that horrific summer, Reggie doesn't trust anyone and lives with few attachments. But when she gets a call from a homeless shelter saying that her mother has been found alive, Reggie must confront the ghosts of her past and find Neptune before he kills again.With her signature style, Jennifer McMahon portrays the dark side of adolescent friendship and introduces characters who haunt the imagination, along with a disturbing web of secrets, betrayals, and murder.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Jennifer McMahon |
| Published | 2013 |
| Pages | 422 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.76 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 10,266 |
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What genre is The One I Left Behind?
The One I Left Behind is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The One I Left Behind worth reading?
Based on 10.3K reader ratings, The One I Left Behind has an average score of 3.76 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The One I Left Behind?
The One I Left Behind has 422 pages.
Who wrote The One I Left Behind?
The One I Left Behind was written by Jennifer McMahon. It was first published in 2013.
What is the ISBN for The One I Left Behind?
The ISBN-13 for The One I Left Behind is 9780062122550.0.
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