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All the Colors of the Dark
by Chris Whitaker
Imagine being kidnapped at the age of 13 by a serial killer. This event unleashes a series of bizarre changes for the residents in a small rural Missouri Town in the Ozarks. The principal characters, Patch, a young boy and Saint, a young girl, are best friends. Their relationship unfolds and spans several decades.
This suspenseful thriller has all of the ingredients for a great read: well developed charactera, a plot line filled with unexpected twists and turns, terror, love and humor. And, it is beautifully written.
There is a world of color within the darkest colors of existence. It is up to the reader to see it.
Review by Barry Novick
April 16, 2025
So many books, so little time. Right, right - we’ve all heard it many times. Hummingbird's new BOOK SHORTS will present book reviews you can read in a minute and capture the essence of the story, thumbnail reviews that hopefully will entice you into your next read. I read constantly. My tastes vary, so I’ll review books that I love, not necessarily current books. Other HB contributors will review books that follow their interests, both newly published and past. All in all, we’ll review books we think are captivating, compelling, unputdownable. If you’re looking for a good book to take to the beach, make that long commute shorter, or curl up with, hopefully our reviews will help you find it. Lynda Bernard
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