The Disappearance of Lyndsey Barratt (Mass Market Paperback)

by John Wilson (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review
"A disturbing good read, a revenge tale that sticks the knife in deep." -- -- Detroit News

"The surprise ending comes off with plenty of crackle and snap." -- -- Publishers Weekly

"A disturbing good read, a revenge tale that sticks the knife in deep." -- Detroit News

"Moves at a cracking pace...a thoroughly well-written, engrossing story." -- Orlando Sentinel

Product Description
Is it crime...

Seven years ago, a young woman named Lyndsey Barratt was viciously attacked by a gang of ruthless teenage athletes, a scandalous case that made national headlines. But before justice could be done, the victim vanished without a trace...Now, one by one, those same tormentors are dying. Coincidence? Or could it be some dark angel wreaking bloody vengeance?

Or punishment?

Only one of Lyndsey's attackers is still alive. But for how long? It's up to two friendly adversaries, investigative journalist Julie Adams and by-the-book Inspector Frank Illiffe, to uncover the deadly truth in a heart-stopping case that will lead them beyond the bounds of their darkest imaginings.

A stunning thriller of retribution and psychological terror that races toward an explosive ending, The Disappearance of Lyndsey Barratt will leave you guessing until the final shocking page.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 528 pages
• Publisher: Harpercollins (Mm); Other Printing edition (December 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0061097713
• ISBN-13: 978-0061097713
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,601,855 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fast Paced and Inventive, October 20, 1999

By A Customer

Wow, what book did "a reader from Chicago" read? Well, it sure wasn't this one. Very well plotted British mystery. Showcases the differences between the British and American police laws, policies and investigative styles. The characters are very true to life - I could practically see the story in my mind as I read. Excellent. I look forward to the next one!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A tautly surprising thriller., November 20, 1998

By	cyn premo "cyn premo" (anchorage, alaska) - See all my reviews

This is a thinking person's mystery. The "whodunit" is not really a mystery for most of the book, but the narrative is bold, unpredictable, and ultimately very rewarding for those who enjoy the thriller genre, especially those who admit to a taste for reading about serial killers. Jolly good show.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing effort, May 7, 1999

By A Customer

The fact that this is a first attempt at a full-length novel by this author is glaringly apparent by his style of simple prose and over-explaining in many parts of the book.

Mr. Wilson tries to inject the science of "criminal profiling" into this work, but ends up giving his readers an over-simplified definition.

The dialogues were extremely fake and animated. The characters were not very believable. And I find his overuse of lesbian stereotypes extremely disturbing.

The promising synopsis led me to purchase this book, and I felt like I could've spent my time and money elsewhere after finishing it.