Dark Hollow

Private Investigator Charlie Parker hunts evil in the second novel in the globally bestselling series
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Dark Hollow by John Connolly is a gripping crime thriller where former NYPD detective, Charlie Parker, is drawn into a chilling investigation. After moving to Maine for a fresh start following personal tragedy, Parker becomes entangled in a case involving a brutal murder and secrets from the small town's past. As he digs deeper, he confronts his own demons while unravelling a web of deception.
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Dark Hollow

Unnerving. Unpredictable. Unforgettable: JOHN CONNOLLY IS THE MASTER OF THE SUPERNATURAL THRILLER.
Join Charlie Parker as he returns to the dark side for another chilling case.

The terrifying thriller from the acclaimed and bestselling author of Every Dead Thing

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Still raw from the brutal slayings of his wife and daughter, and the events surrounding the capture of their killer, The Travelling Man, Charlie Parker retreats to the wintry Maine landscape of his childhood. By following in the steps of his beloved grandfather, Parker hopes to heal his spirit and get through the bitter anniversary of Jennifer and Susan's murder. But the echoes of the past that await him are not all benign.

In a gruesome re-enactment of Parker's own nightmares, another young woman is killed with her child, and his brief involvement in their lives impels Parker to hunt their vicious murderer. As the death toll mounts, Parker comes to realise that the true answer to the puzzle lies thirty years in the past, in a tree with strange fruit, in his own grandfather's history, and in the perverted desires of a monster incarnate - Caleb Kyle.

Dark Hollow by John Connolly takes readers on a chilling journey of suspense and dark revelations, as Parker confronts the ghosts of his past while facing an unrelenting evil.

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John Connolly's Dark Hollow is celebrated for its classic American detective fiction style, coupled with evocative prose and sharp one-liners that elevate it to a poetic level. The novel is praised for its complexity and lyrical language, drawing comparisons to James Lee Burke, and it is noted for its dark humour and terrifying imagery. The story is described as frightening, darkly humorous, and deeply atmospheric, with a narrative that maintains a sense of foreboding while showcasing Connolly's originality and storytelling prowess.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444704693

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 October 2000

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 297g

Pages: 416

About the Author

John Connolly was born in Dublin in 1968. His debut - EVERY DEAD THING - swiftly launched him right into the front rank of thriller writers, and all his subsequent novels have been Sunday Times bestsellers. He is the first non-American writer to win the US Shamus award.

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