Starred review from June 1, 2005
The premonitions that once tormented former nurse Noelle Cooper have returned. Noelle knows that someone she loves is in danger. After her childhood friend, Nathan Trask, informs her of her 12-year-old cousin Clarissa's disappearance, she returns with Nathan to her hometown of Hideaway, a place that for Noelle represents tragedy and grief. The third novel in Alexander's "Hideaway" romantic suspense series (after the Christy Award-winning "Hideaway" and "Safe Haven") is a gripping tale with sympathetic characters that will draw readers into its web. The kidnapped Clarissa's inner dialog may remind some of Alice Sebold's "The Lovely Bones". Conservative Christians may be offended by the protagonist's gift for discerning future events, but this aspect of the novel makes it a great book for discussion groups. Highly recommended for public libraries. Mel and Cheryl Hodds, the husband-and-wife team who are Hannah Alexander (www.hannahalexander.com), make their home in the Ozarks.
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