A Flicker in the Dark - Stacy Willingham

A Flicker in the Dark

By Stacy Willingham

  • Release Date: 2022-01-11
  • Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Score: 4
4
From 2,481 Ratings

Description

A New York Times Bestseller

“A smart, edge-of-your-seat story with plot twists you’ll never see coming. Stacy Willingham’s debut will keep you turning pages long past your bedtime.” —Karin Slaughter

When Chloe Davis was twelve, six teenage girls went missing in her small Louisiana town. By the end of the summer, her own father had confessed to the crimes and was put away for life, leaving Chloe and the rest of her family to grapple with the truth and try to move forward while dealing with the aftermath.

Now twenty years later, Chloe is a psychologist in Baton Rouge and getting ready for her wedding. While she finally has a fragile grasp on the happiness she’s worked so hard to achieve, she sometimes feels as out of control of her own life as the troubled teens who are her patients. So when a local teenage girl goes missing, and then another, that terrifying summer comes crashing back. Is she paranoid, seeing parallels from her past that aren't actually there, or for the second time in her life, is Chloe about to unmask a killer?

From debut author Stacy Willingham comes a masterfully done, lyrical thriller, certain to be the launch of an amazing career. A Flicker in the Dark is eerily compelling to the very last page.

Reviews

  • Terrible

    2
    By Midwestgirl28
    I can’t even begin to imagine how this book has a four star rating. It’s been quite awhile since I wanted a book to be over so very badly. The main character isn’t likeable which is rough because it’s a first person narrative all from her. Not only is there nothing likeable about her but she’s also a drug abusing psychologist who writes fraudulent prescriptions and meets with clients under the influence. She’s also every negative stereotype of those in the helping profession. Pass on this book. Don’t waste your money.
  • Riveting

    5
    By LB102514
    Excellent mystery until the very end!
  • So good!

    5
    By Rywy
    Such a good read! I couldn’t put it down, and finished this book in less than 48 hrs.
  • Wow!! So many twists!!

    5
    By JupitersRise84
    I loved this book! It kept you on your toes and the twists at the end just kept coming! I really enjoyed this I couldn’t put it down I hope I get to read more from this author very impressed
  • 3 stars

    3
    By KThugs3
    Soo, I finally finished this book. However, the start, and literally up until somewhere between pages 230-250, I was just shocked at the similarities between the book “the Woman in the Window” (which was released a few years sooner) and a Flicker in the Dark. However, by the mid 200s - I felt that the book finally veered away from the former title mentioned and into its own, unique plot. I can honestly say that I was not expecting the two twists that happened at the end of the book, and because of that- and because it did finally switch to an original enough plot, though almost too far in the book- in my opinion, and so for that…. This book gets between an even 3 and 3.5 stars. If you HAVENT READ THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW, Then I think you would probably enjoy this book MUCH more than I did.
  • SO GOOD!

    5
    By Stephaney214
    Love the plot twist and edge of my seat feeling!
  • Loved

    4
    By brock_zahler
    This was a great book! I really liked the pacing and the way the story was told from an unreliable perspective. It kept me guessing what was true and what wasn’t, and I definitely didn’t guess the ending, which is always a good thing! Would recommend to mystery/thriller fans.
  • A Flicker in the Dark

    5
    By Deadeas Zoo
    I loved that it was not predictable!!! You never knew what was happening next!!!!
  • Good, but left me with questions.

    4
    By Curraline
    I liked this book, it’s helped me get out of a lull in my reading. But I have more questions about Daniel, how did he get the necklace… where did he put the jewelry box.. why did they break up? I understand the lying. Idk, wanted more answers. But sometimes you don’t get them, and honestly it’s okay. A good read.
  • Couldn’t put it down!

    5
    By Mommy, RN Nurse, Avid Reader
    Wow! This book is that and then some! The twists are well thought out and keep you on the edge of your seat! I literally couldn’t put this book down! I would recommend this book to anyone that loves suspense, drama, mystery, love! The author did an amazing job of making you feel as if you were there in the story! Worth every penny, highly recommend!!!!!!!!! 5 stars easily given!

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