- Hardcover: 296 pages
- Publisher: Wheeler Publishing; Lrg edition (October 2004)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1587248204
- ISBN-13: 978-1587248207
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.2 x 2.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 590 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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Twenty-five years ago, an unspeakable crime was committed and Roy Slater fled--from the life he thought he wanted, from the memories he couldn't avoid, and from the devastating suspicions of those he called friends. But now that his estranged father is dying, the prodigal son has returned to confront the past--and finds himself inextricably caught up with an old flame and a new murder, one that leads him inevitably back into the twisted web of deceit and violence from which he thought he'd escaped.
In this haunting novel of literary suspense, Edgar Award-winner Thomas Cook once again delves deep into the realms of betrayal, passion and murder. --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.
In this haunting novel of literary suspense, Edgar Award-winner Thomas Cook once again delves deep into the realms of betrayal, passion and murder. --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.
About the Author
Thomas Cook lives in NYC. He's the Edgar and Barry Award winning author of novels of suspense acclaimed coast-to-coast.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Into the Web,
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This review is from: Into the Web (Mass Market Paperback)
After 3 sub-par novels, (Peril, Moon over Manhattan, Taken)Thomas Cook is back to doing what he does best. Very complex mysteries with a romantic angle to them. I have been reading mystery novels for over 40 years and when Thomas Cook brings his "A game" there is no one better. As ususal Mr. Cook ties up all the loose ends and finishes with a surpirse ending.`He never cheats on the ending and he makes the trip to Kingdom County worth the ride.
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Wonderful - A Winner!,
By GrandmaBetty "GrandmaBetty" (Bayside, NY United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Into the Web (Mass Market Paperback)
Let me start off by stating that Thomas H. Cook is my favorite author. I've read all his books and loved each and every one. They are haunting, lyrical and intelligently written."Into the Web" is no exception...It's a spellbinding psychological mystery with many unexpected twists and turns. Basically it tells the story of Roy Slater who left his home in Kingdom County after a double murder that rocked the community and his family. Now after 20 years, returning to care for his dying father, he uncovers startling truths about the homicides, his family and the townpeople. Thomas Cook has a magical way of weaving a story that builds interest from the very first page to a shocking and satisfying conclusion. Along with his other books, "Into the Web" is a winner!
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the finest suspense writers working today,
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This review is from: Into the Web (Mass Market Paperback)
Roy Slater, an English Professor teaching in a small California college, comes to Kingdom County, West Virginia to care for his dying father. He hasn't been back in twenty five years. The reason he left is not immediately apparent but it has something to do with the death of his brother and some local murders. He also left behind the love of his life, Lila who remains unmarried. Why did he leave? What ended his relationship with Lila? How and why did his brother die? What about these murders? Slowly and inexorably bits and pieces of these puzzles are revealed as the reader is strung along on a suspense high wire.Tom Cook is back in what is probably his best book since the astounding BREAKHEART HILL and the Edgar Award winning THE CHATHAM SCHOOL AFFAIR. Once again he uses the technique of having the narrator hold the answers and only slowly letting the reader in on the secret. However, INTO THE WEB goes further than that. Roy Slater only knows some of the answers. He must find out others on his own. Therefore the novel evolves into an amateur detective novel about two thirds of the way through. Surprises await at every twist and turn. Nobody in the genre creates more tension in this manner. Characters are, as usual skillfully created and depiction of locale quite vivid. Thomas H. Cook is one of the finest writers of suspense fiction currently working. I urge you to read him today and INTO THE WEB would be an excellent place to start.
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