Shaw Connolly Lives to Tell

Praise for Shaw Connolly Lives to Tell

“French skillfully shows how Shaw balances family life and her job with the all-consuming search, which includes weekend trips to search the woods… French mixes a strong character development with a robust, incisive plot in Shaw Connolly Lives to Tell.”– Oline Cogdill, Shelf Awareness

”[A] Well-written, emotionally wrenching novel.“–Associated Press

“Riveting… French skillfully weaves together an intricate plot involving past and present, bringing both to life while believably developing her cast of characters… a wild journey full of thrilling twists and turns.” -BookPage

“French, an Edgar-nominated YA author, writes Shaw’s character with undeniable depth by way of witty and often humorous dialogue throughout absolute tragedy, showing the extent of human endurance…A swift plot and constant pressure on Shaw create an enthralling mystery thriller that highlights the grip grief can have on a person.” -Booklist

“French lays the foundation so expertly…What lingers most in the memory is a chilling atmosphere equally shivery with cold and despair.”–Kirkus Reviews

“A superb psychological thriller…The brilliance of Shaw Connolly Lives to Tell lies in French’s ability to project her protagonist’s plight onto us, turning her latest into a mesmerizing white-knuckled thrill ride into the darkest depths of the soul.”–BookTrib

“Fast-paced and witty… What sets this book apart is its ability to include humor alongside the heaviness that accompanies grief, crimes, and loss in a way that still feels authentic…Readers familiar with French will love this book, as will those who like true crime, strong female protagonists, and stories where the dog is the hero.”–Library Journal

“Shaw Connolly Lives to Tell got its hooks into me from the very first page. Gillian French is a gifted storyteller who knows how to tease the reader with well-timed twists and disclosures–just as stalker Anders Jensen knows exactly how to keep forensic technician Shaw Connelly off-balance and guessing. And the Maine setting? Perfect in its ice-cold dread.” –Paul Doiron

GILLIAN FRENCH is an Edgar Award, Bram Stoker Award, and two-time International Thriller Award nominated author of mystery and suspense. Her previous novels include GRIT, THE LIES THEY TELL, THE MISSING SEASON, and SUGARING OFF, all published for a young adult audience. She lives in rural Maine with her husband and four sons.

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