No Way Home [Hardcover]

Patricia MacDonald (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1989

With chilling echoes of a notorious, real-life murder in Connecticut, Patricia MacDonald's gripping novel unwraps the layers of fear and guilt in a small town where nothing bad ever happens -- until a pretty teenager disappears....

Founder's Day in Felton, Tennessee, should be a joyous occasion. But it's the day Michele Burdette never returns home from the festivities...the day Michele is found murdered. Now, as her mother Lillie tries to heal her shattered life, haunting questions emerge about the identity of Michele's killer -- and Lillie realizes no one in her family or in Felton can be presumed innocent. A ring of suspicion is tightening around Michele's father, stepfather, and her football hero brother, and Lillie's quest for justice will reveal the deadly lies hidden behind the closed doors of her town, and her past....

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Superb.... A thriller that stirs the emotions as well as excites the senses."

-- The San Diego Union-Tribune

"A tightly plotted murder mystery.... The process is logical, relentless, and well-managed by MacDonald."

-- Newsday (NY)

"A jewel of a story -- brilliant, polished, and exquisitely suspenseful."

-- Robert B. Parker --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Patricia Macdonald's darkly hypnotic tales have captivated readers across America, as well as in France, where she is a #1 bestselling author. Her previous novels include Suspicious Origin, Stranger in the House, Not Guilty, and the Edgar Award-nominated The Unforgiven. She lives with her husband and daughter in New Jersey, where she is working on her next novel. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover
• Publisher: Delacorte Press; First Edition edition (June 1, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0385297432
• ISBN-13: 978-0385297431
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,083,198 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Suspense at it's best!, October 5, 2004

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lusty22 "avid reader" (VT United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: No Way Home (Mass Market Paperback)

I had read this book a lot of years ago and just reread it as I am reading all of Patricia MacDonald's books again. Her books are quick easy reads that have great suspense. I think this one is one of the best. It is so shocking what Lillie has to go through with her family that I found myself getting angry. I also enjoyed the way the author portrayed Lillie's emotions and her feelings toward her family members, especially her daughter. It was very well done. I thought the ending was fine other than the fact that I was so into it that I wanted the story to never end. A great read that most will enjoy!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good thriller........, May 29, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: No Way Home (Hardcover)

I stumbled upon this author at the library one day. Her books are pretty good. Very fast reads! I've already read three of her books in less than a week (and I don't have THAT MUCH free time).

Anyway, this book took some turns I didn't expect at first, although it was pretty easy to figure where the story was headed.

The book is about a mother whose daughter is killed after a Founder's Day celebration. There are some red herrings as to who the killer is, and a subplot about the girl in love with the son that really just ends. And while it was an enjoyable read in the car on a road trip, my biggest complaint is that her story just ends. Even though you pretty much know what happened, the author doesn't tie up the story and give you the details on how or why. Most thrillers will rehash everything in the end and give you more insight as to what happened and why. MacDonald doesn't, and it bugged me - I like knowing all the details. (Every one of her books I've read has been like this)

So, if you're looking for a fast read, with some surprise twists, this may be for you.

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Read!, April 9, 2010

By 

K.McBride "Wife, mom, & English teacher" (Louisiana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: No Way Home (Mass Market Paperback)

I loved it! It keeps you guessing until the end. It also has great character and plot development. You won't be sorry you tried it!