Book Description
Camden, NJ, 1948.
When 11 year-old Sally Horner steals a notebook from the local Woolworth's, she has no way of knowing that 52 year-old Frank LaSalle, fresh out of prison, is watching her, preparing to make his move. Accosting her outside the store, Frank convinces Sally that he’s an FBI agent who can have her arrested in a minute—unless she does as he says.
This chilling novel traces the next two harrowing years as Frank mentally and physically assaults Sally while the two of them travel westward from Camden to San Jose, forever altering not only her life, but the lives of her family, friends, and those she meets along the way.
When 11 year-old Sally Horner steals a notebook from the local Woolworth's, she has no way of knowing that 52 year-old Frank LaSalle, fresh out of prison, is watching her, preparing to make his move. Accosting her outside the store, Frank convinces Sally that he’s an FBI agent who can have her arrested in a minute—unless she does as he says.
This chilling novel traces the next two harrowing years as Frank mentally and physically assaults Sally while the two of them travel westward from Camden to San Jose, forever altering not only her life, but the lives of her family, friends, and those she meets along the way.
Review
I received an eARC copy of this book from the publisher. Here is my honest review.
It's hard to believe that a child would believe a stranger was law enforcement and be convinced to leave with them to avoid getting in trouble, especially in the "olden days" that this book takes place. But then I remember that kids are kids and never want to be in trouble or disappoint their parents or make them mad - and the era doesn't change that.
Greenwood had me absolutely riveted by this story. To be able to tell the story of an actual event when the main characters are no longer able to give their insights and to do so well speaks to her ability as an author.
Greenwood had me absolutely riveted by this story. To be able to tell the story of an actual event when the main characters are no longer able to give their insights and to do so well speaks to her ability as an author.
I gave this book: ★★★★
★ = I did not like it ★★ = It was okay ★★★ = I liked it
★★★★ = I really liked it ★★★★★ = I loved it
I love the cover for the large print library binding.
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