One Breath Away, Heather Gudenkauf
One Breath Away, Heather Gudenkauf
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One Breath Away

Author: Heather Gudenkauf

Narrator: Susan Ericksen

Abridged: 4 hr 47 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download (DRM Protected)

Published: 06/26/2012

Synopsis

In her most emotionally charged novel to date, New York Times bestselling author Heather Gudenkauf explores the unspoken events that shape a community, the ties between parents and their children and how the fragile normalcy of our everyday life is so easily shattered.In the midst of a sudden spring snowstorm, an unknown man armed with a gun walks into an elementary school classroom. Outside the school, the town of Broken Branch watches and waits.Officer Meg Barrett holds the responsibility for the town’s children in her hands. Will Thwaite, reluctantly entrusted with the care of his two grandchildren by the daughter who left home years earlier, stands by helplessly and wonders if he has failed his child again. Trapped in her classroom, Evelyn Oliver watches for an opportunity to rescue the children in her care. And thirteen-year-old Augie Baker, already struggling with the aftermath of a terrible accident that has brought her to Broken Branch, will risk her own safety to protect her little brother.As tension mounts with each passing minute, the hidden fears and grudges of the small town are revealed as the people of Broken Branch race to uncover the identity of the stranger who holds their children hostage.

About Heather Gudenkauf

Heather Gudenkauf is an Edgar Award nominated, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. Heather lives in Iowa with her husband and children. In her free time Heather enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and running.

Reviews

Goodreads review by NZLisaM on February 06, 2022

In an effort to cut down on the amount of novels on my bookcase, because I loved Before She Was Found by this author, and having read all the recent high praise reviews regarding Gudenkauf’s newest release, The Overnight Guest, One Breath Away seemed like the obvious choice. And, it proved to be the......more

Goodreads review by Sharon on August 23, 2017

When a lone gunman walks into a local school in Broken Branch, Iowa it sends the whole school and the community into total chaos. The gunman takes a whole classroom, including the teacher hostage, but no one knows precisely why or what he really wants or who he is. Outside the school is a gathering......more

Goodreads review by Robin on January 31, 2022

As a March snowstorm hits a small Iowa town, a man with a gun enters the local school, taking a class full of children and their teacher hostage. The police respond quickly, surrounding the school and requesting help from neighboring towns. Parents hurry to the school to find out what is happening.......more

Goodreads review by Tammy on February 13, 2018

One Breath Away is an intriguing story about what happens in a small midwestern town when a lone gunman enters a school with one thing on his mind - revenge. I was on the edge of my seat and tearing up, very good!......more

Goodreads review by Deanna on September 28, 2019

Heather Gudenkauf is one of my favorite authors. This is an extremely well-written novel. It is fast-paced yet easy to follow and held my interest throughout. I was on edge often throughout the novel. The story is told from five different perspectives and I found the multiple narratives interesting......more

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