The Night Sister
Books | Fiction / Thrillers / Suspense
3.9
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Jennifer McMahon
The latest novel from New York Times best-selling author Jennifer McMahon is an atmospheric, gripping, and suspenseful tale that probes the bond between sisters and the peril of keeping secrets. Once the thriving attraction of rural Vermont, the Tower Motel now stands in disrepair, alive only in the memories of Amy, Piper, and Piper's kid sister, Margot. The three played there as girls until the day that their games uncovered something dark and twisted in the motel's past, something that ruined their friendship forever. Now adult, Piper and Margot have tried to forget what they found that fateful summer, but their lives are upended when Piper receives a panicked midnight call from Margot, with news of a horrific crime for which Amy stands accused. Suddenly, Margot and Piper are forced to relive the time that they found the suitcase that once belonged to Silvie Slater, the aunt that Amy claimed had run away to Hollywood to live out her dream of becoming Hitchcock's next blonde bombshell leading lady. As Margot and Piper investigate, a cleverly woven plot unfolds—revealing the story of Sylvie and Rose, two other sisters who lived at the motel during its 1950s heyday. Each believed the other to be something truly monstrous, but only one carries the secret that would haunt the generations to come.
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Author
Jennifer McMahon
Pages
336
Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Published Date
2015-08-04
ISBN
0385538529 9780385538527
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"This was a fun book. Not my favorite but kept me interested enough. I’d give it more of a 3.5 stars"
Skye Edelson-Bennett
"5 stars"
Lisa k
"<strong>Constant wondering</strong><br/><br/>This book was slower to start leaving me wondering how it was a mystery thriller sort of novel. As the chapters progressed I was pulled into the story of the girls Amy, piper, Margot, rose, and sylvia. Captivating twist in the plot and a great ending. Anyone looking for a easy read to hold your attention should try this book!!"
Kass W
"Suspenseful even paced book that keeps you interested "
Melisa Doherty
"A quiet, dark tale. Engrossing, human and all together not. Told in three timelines, it devoted too much attention to two of them, while the third modern timeline was lacking. Still, cried a fair bit. A surprise touch of LGBTQ rep also surprised."
tinyhouse bigreads
"i loved the never ending twists, always guessing what’s gonna be revealed next! very good read. "
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sydney m
"It was a decent read. A little slow going, but not bad. Interesting concept. "
Justine W
"I’d have to say no, it’s so hard to pick just one. How about you?"
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Jessica Cruz
"It was good but I had time getting into it! "
Tanya Morgan Wycinski
"This was my first read from this author and I never forgot it. There is a magical, but sinister vibe. Excellent description of the environment and characters "
Laicee Eichler
