Twenty-Seven Minutes
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Ashley Tate
"In this stunning and propulsive debut, a town grieves the loss of a young girl-but some fight to keep the truth about her death a secret. For fans of Jane Harper, Ashley Flowers, and Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng. The question For the last ten years, the small, claustrophobic town of West Wilmer has been struggling to understand one thing: Why did it take young Grant Dean twenty-seven minutes to call for help on the fateful night of the car accident that took the life of his beloved sister, Phoebe? If he'd called sooner, she might still be alive. The secret As the anniversary of Phoebe's death approaches, Grant is consumed by memories of that night on the bridge and everything he lost: his future, his reputation, his little sister. And the secret he's been keeping all these years is suffocating him. But he and Phoebe weren't the only ones in the car that night. Becca was there. She knows what happened-and she will do anything to help Grant keep his secret. The truth Everyone in West Wilmer remembers Phoebe, but only June remembers that another person was lost that night. Her brother Wyatt has been missing for ten years and now June is alone-no family, no friends. Until someone appears at her door. Someone who may know where Wyatt went all those years ago. Someone who knows what really happened on the bridge that night. Someone who is ready to tell the truth. Taking place over three days and culminating in a shocking twist that will leave you breathless, Twenty-Seven Minutes is a gripping story about what happens when grief becomes unbearable, dark secrets are unearthed, and the horrifying truth is revealed"--
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Author
Ashley Tate
Pages
384
Publisher
Poisoned Pen Press
Published Date
2024
ISBN
1728278147 9781728278148
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"Hard to follow and a lackluster ending, two unreliable points of view is exhausting. Then the big reveal is not that big of a reveal. "
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Amanda C
"Intense story, crazy ending that had me processing what happened for over a day!"
Dasha Kiryushina
"A story with a premise I've heard a million and one times over in concept and design, but it was the author's execution that made this particular story, with this particular set of characters so captivating. Her subtle nods to character change/development. The slow corrupt and slightly unsettling change from greif to guilt. The storytelling from so many people with different parts of a story to share- and sometimes all in the same few sentences of each other. It left me feeling like I turned the blender on with the lid off and things just mashed together before it was thrown around the room. "
Jenn
"One of my most anticipated thrillers of 2024 and it did NOT disappoint! I was wholly absorbed in the tense storyline and the cryptic and intriguing prose. The insightful dissection of the destructive effects of parental expectations and small-town gossip was incredibly well done, as was the exploration of the complex and inescapable nature of fraternal and sororal bonds. My heart broke for June and for Becky, as well as the long-dead yet ever-present Phoebe, as their unique yet closely-woven stories brought them closer and closer to a climactic and heartrending conclusion. Will definitely be recommending this one!"
Christy Healy
"This book kept me on the edge of my seat the whole read. It kept making you wonder, “Why did he wait 27 minutes to call the police?” But, it didn’t disappoint at the end when it finally told you why. I felt like the ending was a bit rushed but it was truly a surprised. Overall a good read!"
Lizette Diaz
"A dark and gripping debut that confronts the damage of secrets in small towns. Ten years ago, the small community of West Wilmer was slammed into grief when the town’s favorite, Phoebe Dean, lost her life in a car accident. The entire community mourns her loss together and wonders what happened in the twenty-seven minutes between the accident and when her brother finally called 911. Around the same time Wyatt, the town’s troublemaker, slips away unnoticed by everyone but his family. After a decade of mystery, the truth of that night begins to make to the surface. This book is told from multiple points of view and uses dual timelines to tell what was, and what is, of various people’s lives. We get a glimpse into who gets remembered and what gets forgotten in small towns. I found this book started out interesting and immediately drew my attention, but it then decided to crawl along at a leisurely pace till the twist, where it ramps up to full speed. Even though I could Predict the ending, think this book was excellent at making its points: People are not who they seem, People process grief differently, and often times the path to the truth is a long and twisty road.<br/><br/>Thank you to Net Galley and Poisoned Pen Press for allowing me the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book. This book is set to be released on Jan 30, 2024. If you are interested in finding out what happens in Twenty-Seven Minutes the head to your local independent bookstore or local library to pre-order a copy today."
Nicole Falche
