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Dark Places

By: Gillian Flynn
Narrated by: Rebecca Lowman, Cassandra Campbell, Mark Deakins, Robertson Dean
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Libby Day was seven when her mother and two sisters were murdered in "The Satan Sacrifice of Kinnakee, Kansas". As her family lay dying, little Libby fled their tiny farmhouse into the freezing January snow. She lost some fingers and toes, but she survived, and famously testified that her 15-year-old brother, Ben, was the killer.

Twenty-five years later, Ben sits in prison, and troubled Libby lives off the dregs of a trust created by well-wishers who've long forgotten her.

The Kill Club is a macabre secret society obsessed with notorious crimes. When they locate Libby and pump her for details, proof they hope may free Ben, Libby hatches a plan to profit off her tragic history. For a fee, she'll reconnect with the players from that night and report her findings to the club...and maybe she'll admit her testimony wasn't so solid after all.

As Libby's search takes her from shabby Missouri strip clubs to abandoned Oklahoma tourist towns, the narrative flashes back to January 2, 1985. The events of that day are relayed through the eyes of Libby's doomed family members, including Ben, a loner whose rage over his shiftless father and their failing farm have driven him into a disturbing friendship with the new girl in town.

Piece by piece, the unimaginable truth emerges, and Libby finds herself right back where she started...on the run from a killer.

©2009 Gillian Flynn (P)2009 Random House

Critic reviews

"Gillian Flynn is the real deal, a sharp, acerbic, and compelling storyteller with a knack for the macabre." (Stephen King)

"A gritty, riveting thriller with a one-of-a-kind, tart-tongued heroine." (Booklist)

“A riveting tale of true horror by a writer who has all the gifts to pull it off.” (Chicago Tribune)

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Better than gone girl

So talented. Great story, twists and turns that you never see coming. Loved it. Look no further than here for a thriller that will leave you wanting more.

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As expected

Her books are good & well written. BUT why do her characters have to be so despicable? It’s ok to have someone to care about in the story!

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Very good read...

I had just read (listened to) Sharp Objects by this author and thought - hey, that was a pretty good read. So I chose another -Dark Places and thought - hey, now that was a very good read. Suffice it to say I am not through with Jillian Flynn.

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Better than sharp objects

I read this after sharp objects which I liked ok but this book was excellent. Really kept me wanting to listen more. Stayed up a little too late a couple nights because I just couldn’t stop listening!

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Dark

Not a book you want to read for enjoyment. Very depressing and much too graphic!

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Amazing

This book was captivating from page one. It is absolutely beautiful the way the author crafted the story. There is a string connection to the characters even the less appealing ones, a connection that feels real and raw. Its also an amazing suspense thriller that keeps you guessing and enthralled in each twist and turn.

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Exceptional!

This was exactly the calibre of story that I expected from Flynn. She weaves the different plots together with a deft touch and I was actually sad when it had ended. Gillian Flynn is a master of her craft.

The narrators were excellent in delivery and kept me engrossed all the way through. Excellent work.

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Couldn’t put it down!

An excellent mystery with all characters involved and their connection to each other totally described. A surprise ending. Would recommend to anyone Who enjoys a suspenseful mystery with all the twists and turns your mind can create

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Amazing!

I was hesitant at first, but I'm happy I took a chance. This was an amazing story! It had me at the edge of my seat until the very end.

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Weird

Found it to be slow. Plot was too far-fetched to make sense. Didn't keep my interest

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