Places in the Dark

Author(s): Thomas H. Cook
Publisher: Bantam
Date : 2001

In the fall of 1937, a mysterious woman, Dora March, steps off the bus in the small seaside town of Port Alma, Maine and enters the lives of two brothers: Cal, who always leads with his head and William, who always leads with his heart. Though she stays in town only a year, her presence changes their lives forever, leaving one dead and the other almost crazy with guilt. Places in the Dark is a suspenseful, compelling page turner that keeps you off balance throughout the entire book. Everytime you think you have a handle on the plot and mystery, Thomas Cook turns you in a different direction, convincing you, you're mistaken and on the wrong track. Though there is not a spare word in this story, the real strength of this novel is the powerful, eloquent, vivid writing. Each character is beautifully drawn and developed and given a strong voice to move the story forward to its unexpected, climactic ending. Places in the Dark explores the tragedy of loss, guilt and betrayal and how easily love can both delight and destroy those we care about. One of the best new books this year, it's a story that shouldn't be missed.

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