Those Empty Eyes: A Chilling Novel of Suspense with a Shocking Twist
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“Draws readers in from the first heart-stopping pages and doesn’t let go until the end.” – Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of Local Woman Missing
The bestselling author of Twenty Years Later and master of modern suspense is back with a brilliantly twisting, skillfully plotted thriller perfect for fans of Jeneva Rose and Colleen Hoover’s Verity.
Alex Armstrong has changed everything about herself—her name, her appearance, her backstory. She’s no longer the terrified teenager a rapt audience saw on television, emerging in handcuffs from the quiet suburban home the night her family was massacred. That girl, Alexandra Quinlan, nicknamed Empty Eyes by the media, was accused of the killings, fought to clear her name, and later took the stand during her highly publicized defamation lawsuit that captured the attention of the nation.
It’s been ten years since, and Alex hasn’t stopped searching for answers about the night her family was killed, even as she continues to hide her real identity from true crime fanatics and grasping reporters still desperate to locate her. As a legal investigator, she works tirelessly to secure justice for others, too. People like Matthew Claymore, who’s under suspicion in the disappearance of his girlfriend, a student journalist named Laura McAllister.
Laura was about to break a major story about rape and cover-ups on her college campus. Alex believes Matthew is innocent, and unearths stunning revelations about the university’s faculty, fraternity members, and powerful parents willing to do anything to protect their children.
Most shocking of all—as Alex digs into Laura’s disappearance, she realizes there are unexpected connections to the murder of her own family. For as different as the crimes may seem, they each hinge on one sinister truth: no one is quite who they seem to be . . .
“Engrossing…not to be missed.” –Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW
From the Publisher
Publisher : Kensington (April 23, 2024)
Language : English
Paperback : 432 pages
ISBN-10 : 1496744977
ISBN-13 : 978-1496744975
Item Weight : 12.8 ounces
Dimensions : 5.5 x 1.16 x 8.24 inches
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Judith Croner –
Brilliant Ending
I loved this book. The ending was a shocker, but tied everything up oh so neatly. The characters, especially Alexa, are so real, I felt like I was there with them. Charlie Donlea is a brilliant and imaginative writer.
Diana D –
Good, but confusing final scene
This was a very good thriller, with lots of intricate and intriguing plotting and mostly well developed characters. I enjoyed trying to figure out the ins and outs of the mystery along with Alex, and the way all that developed kept my interest. While the very last chapter was a jaw-dropping twist, it left me confused because, given the clues revealed a couple of prior chapters that led Alex to solve the case of her family’s murder, that final revelation didn’t make full sense, as that should also have been part of the information Alex found out. It was still an overall good thriller, but that ending left a big unresolved question.
Jen Moore –
absolute page turner
Gripping story with several twists. Could not put it down, finished the book in less than 24 hours. Highly recommend this book!
Maggie Deaton –
Chilling, fascinating, and utterly addictive….
A frightening story of sexual predators and the lax and utterly shocking laxity of the justice system in their apprehension and prosecution… as well as the collateral daamage.to even the innocent not directly involved. Heart breaking my brilliant!
Kindle Customer –
This book was almost perfect.
This book was almost perfect. I enjoyed the twist and turns of this suspense story. This is not the first book I have read by this author and I certainly look forward to Mr. Donlea’s other stories. But here’s the thing that is bothering me. If a shotgun is used inside a house twice, how do you not expect to wake up any occupants of the house? The plot that the book is based upon does not make sense. Well I am off to read Summit Lake.
Anna Gekhter –
The reading is interesting but with a lot of holes
This is my third book by this author . The first one “Twenty years later “ was quite a reading with the pretty satisfying end . The second “don’t believe it” was good up until the end which I was feeling kind of cheated on because of the ending . This “ these empty eyes “ was read with interest but IMHO the author treats the readers as people with no intellect. I am not even talking about hardly believable facts in regards to police work with the physical evidence . The very ending , called “twist “ make you wonder if you even read the whole thing right. If Garret is Jaqueline’s brother then who is Buck Jordan , and what was his reaction to all this. And why Donna is unaware of all of her husband’s shenanigans? In short, the ending makes you feel stupid and I am not sure if this is author’s intention or he just does not care enough for his readers
Madelyn M. Decollibus –
Smart and Engaging!
Loved the characters and the clever twist. Will read more from this author.
Jessica davis –
Masterful
I read a lot of books and generally the twist is more of a meandering curve for me. I think more readers get that way over time. But the final twist, I mean do not skip to the last page kind of final, absolutely smacked me in the face and I felt this wave of just raw anger and disgust at the character involved and THAT is something I almost never experience. Righteous indignation and then glee at how masterful this book was. Awesome job. I would give it 6 stars if I could.
SeeDoubleYou03 –
Classic Donlea read, fun thriller as always
Adriana Silva Araujo Ferreira –
A trama do livro prende o leitor do início ao fim.
Sunshine –
I couldn’t go on reading. Swiss people speaking German and English with a Swiss accent called Laverne Parker and Drew Estes, honestly? A trainee at a Swiss bank that doesn’t know that you can’t get half a million in cash in only 24h, especially if that money is still in a bank in USA, honestly?
Lagoon –
Alexandra Quinlan lost everything the night her family were slaughtered. Years down the line, Alex is still searching for answers and not just for herself. With a narrative that simply does not release its hold for a split second, this is crime fiction to salivate over. The story adds layers as it goes and you are comfortable in the knowledge that every new strand you come across plays its part in the bigger picture. How they do so though, well, that’s the prize awaiting you.With likeable and tangible characters thrown into a storyline most authors could only dream of, this tale thrills, shocks but never fails to entertain. Absolutely top drawer and if this isn’t my book of the year to date, it’s certainly in the top one.
新しもの好き –
平和に暮らしていたクインラン一家の夜中に突然暴漢が乱入して両親と弟を射殺し、１７歳の娘アレキサンドラ（アレックス）だけが辛うじて隠れて生き延びた。彼女は１０年のちに立派に成長して大手事務所の捜査員として活き活きと活躍している。話は新しい事件を追うアレックスの仕事ぶりを丹念に追い、１０年前の犯人捜しは何処にいったの？ と心配するうちに７５％のところで腕利きが現れて事件の本筋に戻る、という始まりと終わりが緊迫した舞台で読み手も満足、中ほどは大人になったアレックスの姿を丁寧にみせてくれたのかなあ・・的を絞り切れないもどかしさが残った。