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All the Colours of the Dark

By: Chris Whitaker
Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini
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 OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE

Two childhood best friends.
Torn apart by tragedy. Reunited by their search for the truth.
Even if finding it means losing each other forever...

A SWEEPING COMING-OF-AGE TALE, AN EPIC LOVE STORY AND A SEARING THRILLER - ALL UNFOLDING ON A VAST CANVAS

*****

The Sunday Times Bestseller
The New York Times Bestseller
The British Book Awards Nominee
The BBC Between The Covers Book Club Selection

'A tour de force' GUARDIAN
'An absolutely must-read' GILLIAN FLYNN
'A wonderful book' RICHARD OSMAN
'Entirely shattering' BONNIE GARMUS
'Luminous and heartbreaking' OBSERVER
'A brilliant work of art' JODI PICOULT

*****

'Two people are less lost than one...'

There is a moment when childhood ends.

For Joseph 'Patch' Macauley and Saint Brown, it comes late one summer as Patch is abducted from their hometown. Devastated, Saint devotes her days to finding her best friend.

Held in total darkness, Patch is hopeless and alone - until he feels a hand in his. Though he never sees the girl, they fall in love. When he escapes, he's left with only her voice and name - and promises to spend the rest of his life searching for her.

As Saint's heart breaks for the boy she lost - and the man he becomes - she will shadow his journey, to uncover the truth behind who took him.

Over a lifetime driven by obsession, Patch and Saint must sacrifice everything for redemption, justice, and, ultimately, love - even if that means losing each other forever...

*****

'It's as good as everyone says. I have absolutely no doubt it's the book of the year' JENNIE GODFREY
'I've never read anything quite like it. This book will stay with you for a very long time' LUCY FOLEY
'My book of the decade' DAWN O'PORTER
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'Kept me frantically turning the pages' KRISTIN HANNAH
'Breathtaking' RUTH JONES
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'Epic in every sense of the word - and some of the best characters I've ever passed my time with' ABIGAIL DEAN
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'The sort of book that only comes along once in a decade' ABIR MUKHERJEE
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'One of the best books I've ever read' LAURA SHEPHERD-ROBINSON©2024 Chris Whitaker (P)2024 Orion Publishing Group Limited 20th Century Amateur Sleuths Best of 2024 Historical Historical Fiction Mystery Psychological Romantic Suspense Thriller & Suspense Heartfelt Exciting
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I haven’t read a book this gripping and beautiful in years and years.
Also have never read a book where serial killers are involved that has so flawlessly left the disgusting details out of the story. So don’t let that topic put you off, it’s something quite secondary to the story, and wow, I’m just genuinely impressed by the entire story, the weaving of tales, the surprise endings, the dignity afforded the characters, the poetry. Also was beautifully read.

Flawless. Beautifully written.

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It may be a personal preference however I cannot follow this voice actor - I tried slowing it down but the tone of his voice was difficult. I will read the book as i am intrigued

Audio tricky

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Lovely book to listen to over the cold winter days! It is a well-crafted narrative that offers depth and takes the reader on a compelling journey.

Wow!

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Beautifully written prose. It is essentially the story of the strength that it takes to hold onto hope in unfathomable darkness. What I liked most about this book is its focus on those who have the courage to stand up to evil. The deaths of the girls and the life of the depraved monster who killed them - those are only roughly sketched so as not to give them centre stage. The spotlight is given to Saint and Patch - and their supporting cast - who spend their lives trying to alleviate pain and stop evil.

This one will stay with me.

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This was truly an outstanding listen. The author moved you through the growth of characters and story with ease beautiful imagery and empathy. The narrator pitched everything to match the author’s vision. This will be one of my favorite and memorable listens.

Warmth of storyline

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A little slow to start with but stick with it! A wonderful emotional rollercoaster with twists right until the end. This is truly one of my favourite reads (listens)

What a story!

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A very enjoyable and exciting story. Great characters and excellent narration.
So good to find a story with a satisfying ending.

A corker!

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A brilliant book. Heartbreaking. The writing is incredible and the story will stay with me for a long time.

Unforgettable

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Agreat epic story. Full of loss, sorrow, love.
I cried ... I laughed.
"the 23 year old pirate and the beekeeper that saved his life"

I couldn't stop until finished

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Taken on a lovely chicane of emotions with this story. Even had hubby getting hooked right in to the story. Well done!

A Great Yarn!

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