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From the New York Times bestselling author of We Begin at the End comes a soaring thriller and an epic love story that spans decades. "Impeccably crafted, deeply emotional, entirely shattering. I was captivated from page one." -- Bonnie Garmus, New York Times bestselling author of Lessons in Chemistry 1975 is a time of change in America. The Vietnam War is ending. Mohammed Ali is fighting Joe Frazier. And in the small town of Monta Clare, Missouri, girls are disappearing. When the daughter of a wealthy family is targeted, the most unlikely hero emerges - Patch, a local boy with one eye, who saves the girl, and, in doing so, leaves heartache in his wake. Patch and those who love him soon discover that the line between triumph and tragedy has never been finer.
About the Author
Chris Whitaker is the award-winning author of Tall Oaks, All the Wicked Girls, We Begin at the End, and The Forevers (YA) . His debut Tall Oaks won the CWA John Creasey New Blood Dagger Award. An instant New York Times and international bestseller, We Begin at the End was a Waterstones Thriller of the Month, a Barnes & Noble Book Club Pick and a Good Morning America Buzz Pick. The novel won the CWA Gold Dagger Award, the Theakston Crime Novel of the Year, the Ned Kelly International Award, and numerous awards around the world. We Begin At The End has been translated into twenty-nine languages, with screen rights going to Disney, where 'Hamilton' director Thomas Kail and producing partner Jennifer Todd will develop the book for television. Chris lives in the UK. Follow him on Twitter @WhittyAuthorAnd on Instagram @chriswhitakerauthor