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The Unwilling
The gripping new thriller from the author of the Richard & Judy Book Club pick
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From John Hart, the twice-Edgar award winning US crime writing giant, The Unwillingis an exploration of family and the past, of prison and war and the indelible marksthey leave on a community. For fans of Chris Whitaker and Jane Harper.
From John Hart, the twice-Edgar award winning US crime writing giant, The Unwilling is an exploration of family and the past, of prison and war and the indelible marks they leave on a community. For fans of Chris Whitaker and Jane Harper.
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NOT EVERYONE DESERVES A SECOND CHANCE . . .
After a tour of Vietnam and a three-year stint in prison, Jason is back in town and wants to rebuild his relationship with Gibby, the younger brother he hasn't seen for years. Determined to make that connection, he coaxes Gibby into a day at the lake: long hours of sunshine and whisky and older women.
But when the four of them encounter a prison transfer bus on a stretch of empty road, one of the women taunts the prisoners, causing a riot on the bus. Soon after, Tyra is savagely murdered. Given his violent history, suspicion turns first to Jason. Determined to prove his older brother's innocence, Gibby must avoid the police and dive deep into his brother's hidden life, a journey that takes him into the darkest corners of the community.
What he discovers is a truth more disturbing than he could have imagined: not just the identity of the killer and the reasons for Tyra's murder, but the forces that shaped his brother in Vietnam, the reason he was framed - and why the most dangerous man alive wants him back in prison.
The Unwilling is a compelling narrative of brotherhood and redemption.
'Read this novel. And then go back and read all of his others. He's that good.' - DAVID BALDACCI
'If you crave thrillers that are vividly beautiful, graphic, will make you bleed, try John Hart' - PATRICIA CORNWELL
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The Unwilling by John Hart has received praise for its gripping narrative and deeply developed characters. Reviewers appreciate its intricate plot that intertwines themes of family, loyalty, and redemption within a tense thriller setting. The book's vivid atmosphere and intense pacing have also been highlighted, making it a compelling read for crime and thriller enthusiasts.
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ISBN: 9781838775919
Publisher: Zaffre
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 31 March 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Zaffre
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 290g
Pages: 384
About the Author
John Hart is the author of six New York Times bestsellers: The King of Lies, Down River, The Last Child, Iron House, Redemption Road, and The Hush. The only author in history to win the Edgar Award for Best Novel consecutively, John has also won the Barry Award, the Southern Independent Bookseller's Award for Fiction, the Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award, and the North
Carolina Award for Literature. His novels have been translated into thirty languages and can be found in more than seventy countries
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