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Never Tell - (Ellie Hatcher) Large Print by Alafair Burke (Paperback)

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  • Detective Ellie Hatcher will be forced to uncover the truth behind the apparent suicide of a teenaged girl with intriguing connections to both New York's wealthiest--and its most dispossessed.This addictive thriller from acclaimed suspense writer Alafair Burke draws its details from the author's own experiences as a criminal law professor and deputy district attorney, creating an exhilarating, true-to-life tale of crime and its consequences that is perfect for fans of Laura Lippman, Harlan Coben, and Burke's breakout standalone thriller Long Gone.
  • Author(s): Alafair Burke
  • 496 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Thrillers
  • Series Name: Ellie Hatcher

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About the Book



Detective Ellie Hatcher will be forced to uncover the truth behind the apparent suicide of a teenaged girl with intriguing connections to both New York's wealthiest--and its most dispossessed.

This addictive thriller from acclaimed suspense writer Alafair Burke draws its details from the author's own experiences as a criminal law professor and deputy district attorney, creating an exhilarating, true-to-life tale of crime and its consequences that is perfect for fans of Laura Lippman, Harlan Coben, and Burke's breakout standalone thriller Long Gone.



Book Synopsis



Detective Ellie Hatcher will be forced to uncover the truth behind the apparent suicide of a teenaged girl with intriguing connections to both New York's wealthiest--and its most dispossessed.

This addictive thriller from acclaimed suspense writer Alafair Burke draws its details from the author's own experiences as a criminal law professor and deputy district attorney, creating an exhilarating, true-to-life tale of crime and its consequences that is perfect for fans of Laura Lippman, Harlan Coben, and Burke's breakout standalone thriller Long Gone.



From the Back Cover



Even a perfect family has its secrets.

Sixteen-year-old Julia Whitmire appeared to have every-thing: a famous father, a luxurious Manhattan town house, a coveted spot at the elite Casden prep school. When she is found dead in her bathtub, her parents insist that their daughter would never take her own life.

But Julia's enviable world was more complicated than it seemed. The pressure to excel at Casden was enormous; abuse of prescription drugs ran rampant. And a search of Julia's computer reveals that she was engaged in a dangerous game of cyberbullying.

NYPD detective Ellie Hatcher is convinced the case is a suicide, but when the Whitmires use their power to force a criminal investigation, Ellie's resistance causes trouble for her both at work and in her personal life. And when the target of Julia's harassment continues to receive death threats, Ellie is forced to acknowledge that Julia may have learned the hard way that some secrets should never be told.



Review Quotes




"[Burke] has delivered another winner....Two seemingly different storylines converge in a shocking way, demonstrating Burke's remarkable abilities as a writer....Hatcher is a complex character, and her journey both personally and professionally will have even the most jaded suspense aficionado rapidly turning the pages." -- Jeff Ayers, Associated Press

"Burke has a good eye for the many faces of New York....Burke's story is complex, but her pace is fast, her prose is crisp and her duplicitous characters ring true in the Darwinian world she creates." -- Patrick Anderson, Washington Post

"Burke's last book was a stand-alone, but in Never Tell she's returned to the character her readers know best, the fierce and gutsy NYPD detective Ellie Hatcher - now investigating the apparent suicide of a privileged Manhattan teen." -- Entertainment Weekly

"The meticulous plotting, coupled with Ellie's complicated evolution as a heroine, make this Burke's strongest work to date." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Once in a while, a book comes along and makes you sit up and notice. A supremely intelligent novel, masterfully created with a telling hand and unique voice, Never Tell is one of those books. Crime writing doesn't get much better than this." -- New York Journal of Books

"Never Tell is perhaps Burke's most ambitious and complex novel to date, yet it's also her most readable....will leave the reader thinking about this book long after the last page as been turned." -- Joe Hartlaub, Bookreporter.com

"One of Burke's trademarks is connecting disparate plotlines, which she does here in spades....Skillfully structured..." -- Michele Leber, Booklist

"What initially appears to be a simple story quickly becomes more intricate and compelling, making the pages fly. Highly recommended, especially for Lisa Gardner or Laura Lippman fans." -- Stacy Alesi, Library Journal

"In Ellie, Burke has built a likable, flawed heroine....her plotting rarely disappoints. A smooth, compelling read that is proof positive that Burke continues to mature as a writer; this entry in the Ellie Hatcher series sings." -- Kirkus Reviews

"Author Alafair Burke takes her mystery fans on another wild ride in Never Tell." -- The Sun Newspaper

"Never Tell is a great read. Alafair Burke writes a riveting story with a strong female protagonist." -- Suspense Magazine

"Burke's writing is brisk and sharp, and her glimpse into the world of Manhattan's super-rich teenaged elite makes for a diverting read." -- Portland Mercury

"In Never Tell, Alafair Burke keeps a tight hold on each of the many strings of a very complicated plot while also expanding the character of her protagonist, Ellie Hatcher." -- The Examiner

"Burke's sharp portrayal of characters, both recurring and otherwise, defies stereotype and predictability....Never Tell is perhaps Burke's most ambitious and complex novel to date, yet it's also her most readable....will leave the reader thinking about this book long after the last page as been turned." -- Joe Hartlaub, Bookreporter.com


Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inches (W) x 1.2 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.1 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 496
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Thrillers
Series Title: Ellie Hatcher
Publisher: Harper Large Print
Theme: Suspense
Format: Paperback
Author: Alafair Burke
Language: English
Street Date: June 19, 2012
TCIN: 1005135160
UPC: 9780062128447
Item Number (DPCI): 247-21-6563
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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