Deep End (Paperback)

by Chris Crutcher (Author)

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Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Zebra - Kensington; Reprint edition (Dec 15 1993)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0821744259
ISBN-13: 978-0821744253
Product Dimensions: 17 x 10.7 x 1.5 cm
Shipping Weight: 159 g

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From Publishers Weekly

In Crutcher's harrowing, sensitively written story of child abuse, a therapist investigates the abduction and murder of the young daughter of one of his patients.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Workaholic family therapist Wilson Corder is the hero of this lively, thought-provoking thriller by the author of the award-winning YA novel Running Loose (Greenwillow, 1983; Dell, 1986. pap.). Crutcher aims this novel at a mature audience; it's grisly and frank in its treatment of the problems of child abuse and neglect. Corder is threatened with violence to his own children as he helps police comb the American Northwest for the kidnappers of one of his clients. Characters are vividly drawn, especially the beleaguered protagonist and the kidnappers--men driven to cruelty by the abuse they suffered in childhood. Highly recommended for public libraries.
- Joyce Smothers, Monmouth Cty. Lib., Manalapan, N.J.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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4.0 out of 5 stars The Deep End, Mar 30 2000

By	Linda C. Newman (Ashland, Kentucky) - See all my reviews

Wilson's job as a therapist provides many opportunities to see into the lives of abused or neglected children. Sabrina is Jerry's sister and she is missing. Wilson counsels Jerry and his mother, Peggy, and with the help of the police, tries to find Sabrina and bring her back to safety. Wilson realizes that there is something about the night Sabrina was taken from her home that does not fit with the story Jerry and Peggy have told him. Wilson soon finds himself in the middle a dangerous situation that involves the kidnapping of the most important people is his life. This highly intensified mystery leads Wilson through events that leave him a changed person. His own children are in danger and Wilson will do anything to insure their safety. Sabrina is found but at the same time, other people are also involved that add to the suspense of the story. A young child named, Craig, is introduced as a burn victim and his stepfather, Dr. Bonner, is accused. This is when the book really gets interesting. Through the eyes of Wilson, we are able to "see" the abuse with such clarity and realism. Chris Crutcher has the experience from his own counseling to adequately portray these young victims. There is a heart breaking murder that was somewhat unexpected. The story does follow the old "good guy gets the bad guy" scenario, but by the time that happens, you are ready for it! The conclusion of the book forced me to ponder the desperate situation that young children and adults face when abuse is present. I have thought about this book many times since finishing it. I highly recommend this book to young adults.

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4.0 out of 5 stars An exciting book with an important message., Mar 16 1999

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This is, as the subtitle to the book suggests, a novel of suspense. For me it did more than just keep my attention and entice me to keep turning the pages. The importance of what the author calls "tribal" parenting needs to be mass communicated. As Arthur Miller suggested in his play years before, children and even adults are "all our sons." Maybe there are a few stick figures here and there in the book, but so what, the story and theme make the novel very worthwhile to read.

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4.0 out of 5 stars An exciting book with an important message., Mar 16 1999