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Shoot the Moon Hardcover – July 1, 2004

by Billie Letts (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 785 ratings
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In 1972, the town of DeClare, Oklahoma, was consumed by the terrifying murder of Gaylene Harjo and the disappearance of her baby, Nicky Jack. When the child's pajama bottoms were found on the banks of Willow Creek, everyone feared Nicky Jack was dead, although his body was never found.
Nearly thirty years later, Nicky Jack mysteriously returns to DeClare. His sudden reappearance will stun the people of DeClare and stir up long-buried emotions and memories. But what Nicky Jack discovers among the people who remember the night he vanished is far more than he, or anyone, bargains for. Piece by piece, what emerges is a story of dashed hopes, desperate love, and a shocking act with repercussions that will cry out for justice...and redemption.
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    Warner Books
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    July 1, 2004
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  6. ISBN-10
    0446529001
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0446529006
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A man's desperate search for his identity drives this riveting offering from the author of best-sellers Where the Heart Is (1995) and The Honk and Holler Opening Soon (1998). No one in sleepy DeClare, Oklahoma, has forgotten the 1972 murder of pretty Cherokee Gaylene Harjo and the abduction of her infant son, Nicky Jack. Hard-nosed deputy sheriff Oliver "O Boy" Daniels pinned the blame on local preacher Joe Dawson, but few in town believed the kindly Joe was capable of such an act. Powerful emotions resurface 30 years later, when Nicky Jack, adopted and raised by a rich couple in Beverly Hills, mysteriously reappears, determined to learn about his mother and the circumstances surrounding her death. Veteran short-story writer Letts peppers her prose with a cast of quirky characters, including a quartet of nosy, domino-playing senior citizens and a perky pool-hall owner who bakes peanut-butter pies. Readers of Sue Miller and Wally Lamb are sure to embrace this memorable tale of love, loss, humanity, and hope. Allison Block
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Billie Letts lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Warner Books; First Edition (July 1, 2004)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0446529001
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0446529006
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.26 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 1.13 x 9.25 inches
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    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 785 ratings

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4.4 out of 5 stars
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Customers find the book enjoyable and entertaining. They describe the storyline as interesting with just the right amount of drama and moral lessons. Readers appreciate the well-developed characters and writing quality. The pacing is described as smooth and well-crafted by the author.

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36 customers mention "Readability"36 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's readability. They find it an enjoyable, quick read with lots of meaning. The book keeps their interest and is entertaining, with a good mystery and unexpected romance.

"...It was a wonderful read quick with lots of meaning the writer put you exactly where you need to be. I would highly suggest this book." Read more

"This is the best book I have ever read! I was absorbed into the story right from the beginning and could NOT put the book down!..." Read more

"...A heartbreaking, confounding, thoroughly outstanding book...." Read more

"I can't stop reading Billee Letts' books because they are always enjoyable. Interesting people and story lines...." Read more

33 customers mention "Storyline"30 positive3 negative

Customers find the story interesting with just the right amount of drama and moral lessons. They say the book is an easy read with a nicely woven storyline. The twists are thought-provoking and the murder mystery is hard to figure out.

"An easy read. Story line woven nicely." Read more

"Great story - Billie Letts was fantastic writer!!!You won’t regret reading this book! You won’t regret reading any of books!" Read more

"It had an interesting story line and good characters, however the author threw in an unbelievable "love story"...." Read more

"...and the story is the perfect mix of suspense, mystery, drama, love story, and comedy. I LOVED IT! Thoroughly developed, quirky characters...." Read more

22 customers mention "Character development"18 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the characters and storylines. They find the characters wonderful, with interesting people and plots.

"It had an interesting story line and good characters, however the author threw in an unbelievable "love story"...." Read more

"...I LOVED IT! Thoroughly developed, quirky characters. I can picture all of it in my mind as if I were there...." Read more

"...Characters are vivid and real, and the ‘mystery’ beautifully plotted." Read more

"...Interesting people and story lines. I look for books set in small towns because the people are always so unique...." Read more

17 customers mention "Writing quality"14 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the writing quality. They find the book easy to read with good English, polished dialogue, and heartwarming humor. The story is described as a well-written mystery with just the right amount of romance.

"An easy read. Story line woven nicely." Read more

"...Not only was she a great story teller but also master's English well. Her sentence structure is Soo good. I miss her books...." Read more

"...I read this book very fast because I loved how it was written." Read more

"...will recognize the familiar Oklahoma territory as well as well-polished dialogue and heart-warming humor in this part murder mystery, part romance,..." Read more

9 customers mention "Pacing"7 positive2 negative

Customers find the book's pacing well-done and engaging. They appreciate the well-crafted characters that are quirky yet relatable. The story is described as lovely and suspenseful.

"...I LOVED IT! Thoroughly developed, quirky characters. I can picture all of it in my mind as if I were there...." Read more

"...And then it made me cry tears of happiness. Very well done, Billie Letts." Read more

"...drawn into a world and its people that have been beautifully crafted by a master storyteller. Billie Letts never disappoints!" Read more

"I was disappointed in the book, it moved too slow for me.I had read her first book and liked it but couldn’t get into this one." Read more

5 customers mention "Heartwarming"3 positive2 negative

Customers have different views on the book. Some find it heartwarming and emotional, with well-crafted dialogue and humor. Others find it stereotypical and predictable.

"Billie Letts never disappoints. A heartbreaking, confounding, thoroughly outstanding book...." Read more

"...Hateful, derisive, and sterotypical. Stick to the story, Billee." Read more

"...And then it made me cry tears of happiness. Very well done, Billie Letts." Read more

"...This novel not only lacks integrity; it is offensively stereotypic and predictable...." Read more

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laura cruz
5.0 out of 5 stars Tugs at the heartstrings
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2024
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This book was part of our book club selection. It was a wonderful read quick with lots of meaning the writer put you exactly where you need to be. I would highly suggest this book.
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4.0 out of 5 stars An add to the reading list
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An easy read. Story line woven nicely.
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Kay
5.0 out of 5 stars couldn’t stop reading!
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2024
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Great story - Billie Letts was fantastic writer!!!
You won’t regret reading this book! You won’t regret reading any of books!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, but not quite there.....
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2016
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It had an interesting story line and good characters, however the author threw in an unbelievable "love story". Those characters just didn't seem real and mainly forced. Other that that a good read
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E. Ketchum
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Book I have Read
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2009
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This is the best book I have ever read! I was absorbed into the story right from the beginning and could NOT put the book down! I fell in love with the characters, and the story is the perfect mix of suspense, mystery, drama, love story, and comedy. I LOVED IT! Thoroughly developed, quirky characters. I can picture all of it in my mind as if I were there. I did not want the book to end, though I was desperate to solve the mystery! This book will appeal to many different kinds of people, and is my #1 favorite book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Another Letts masterpiece
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2021
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Billie Letts never disappoints. A heartbreaking, confounding, thoroughly outstanding book. Shows the complex intersection of the larger human condition and the intimate rural setting. Characters are vivid and real, and the ‘mystery’ beautifully plotted.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Another good story
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2020
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I can't stop reading Billee Letts' books because they are always enjoyable. Interesting people and story lines. I look for books set in small towns because the people are always so unique. I removed one star based on page 298. I realize this book was written in 2004, however, page 298 sunk into a speech like Hillary's "deplorables" statement. Hateful, derisive, and sterotypical. Stick to the story, Billee.
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Diane McKinney
5.0 out of 5 stars The love of a mother passes all understanding
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2021
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Mark, a young Vet whose passion is caring for animals is living an unfulfilling live as a Hollywood Vet. Soon after his father’s death ( his mother already gone), Mark discovers adoption papers. Thus begins his journey to figure out his roots. Where does he really belong? Mystery, lies, deceit and cover up with plenty of kindness, compassion and a blossoming love story keeps the story one of hope and moving forward. This book warmed my heart, and I won’t soon forget it
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Shaz198
4.0 out of 5 stars Lovely
Reviewed in Australia on April 23, 2017
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Billie Letts never fails to make a reader all warm and fuzzy by the end of her books.
Although Shoot The Moon wasn't quite in the league of Where The Heart Is..and The Honk And Holler Opening soon...it came close.
I felt that this one dragged a little bit in the middle and had a bit of a slump..but the ending was wonderful and the twist of who ended up being the killer, I don't think anyone would have seen coming.
All in all, still a great story
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5.0 out of 5 stars RIP Billie Letts
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 18, 2015
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I have really enjoyed reading all of Billie Letts books which show humour through the poverty that is alive and well in the USA. I was so sorry to learn that she had died recently. Her memory lives on in her books and I would recommend this one in particular. All have given me an insight into her kindness and humanity and I have made them part of my own life. They have released me from the limitations of being English and made me realise that genuine people all over the world have really so much in common as well as the differences which are so often expressed.
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Patti
4.0 out of 5 stars Shoot the Moon
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 31, 2014
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Easy read but not without depth and interest. The story moved at a good step. I predicted the end but was happy that it did end as I thought. The second of Billie Letts' books I have read and love the atmosphere created with warm hearted people and bad guys too.
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Mr S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply a lovely story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 7, 2019
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One to immerse into.
A storyteller’s story.
Pure escapism into small town America, with twists & turns. Wonderful joyful stuff!
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sharon
4.0 out of 5 stars Liked it
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 2, 2017
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Nice characters, enjoy reading about mid west and the circus description was interesting. Easy to read. It was not vary taxing.
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