The Secrets on Chicory Lane, Raymond Benson
The Secrets on Chicory Lane, Raymond Benson
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The Secrets on Chicory Lane

Author: Raymond Benson

Narrator: Donna Postel

Unabridged: 6 hr 38 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download (DRM Protected)

Published: 10/24/2017


Synopsis

From the New York Times bestselling author comes a new novel of suspense about coming-of-age in the 1960s—and the neighborhood street where first love, a child abduction, and abuse collide.Sixty-one-year-old Shelby Truman, a romance novelist, has received a request to visit her childhood friend, Eddie, who is on Death Row. Though mentally ill, Eddie is scheduled to be executed for the disturbing, brutal murders of his wife and unborn child.As Shelby travels home to Texas for the unnerving reunion, she steps back into memories of her past, recalling her five-decade-long relationship with Eddie in order to understand what led the beautiful but troubled boy who lived across the street to become a murderer. Shelby and Eddie used to visit an abandoned fallout shelter in his backyard, their “secret hiding place” where they could escape Eddie’s abusive father, enjoy innocent playtime, and, later, adolescent explorations. As they grow increasingly close, a tragedy occurs one July fourth, an event that sets in motion a lifelong struggle against an Evil—with a capital “E”—that has corrupted their all-American neighborhood.With only a few days left for Eddie to live, Shelby braces herself for a reunion that promises to shed light on the traumatic events that transpired on her street, changing everything Shelby thought she knew about the boy on Chicory Lane.

About Raymond Benson

Raymond Benson is most well-known for being the third—and first American—author to be commissioned by the James Bond literary estate to write the 007 novels between 1996–2002. He is the author of thirty-five books, including the New York Times bestselling The Black Stiletto serial, now in development as a feature film. Benson lives in Chicago, Illinois.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Giulia on July 12, 2017

Unbelievably good book. I cried when reading many parts of this all-consuming story. Narrated by popular romance novel writer Shelby Truman, she takes you through her life story up until the present--and boy will her tale stay with you for a long time. At times tragic and melancholy and seriously gu......more

Goodreads review by thebooknookae on August 06, 2017

I absolutely recommend this book! The book was amazingly well written and fast paced. The author did not give room for boredom, it was page turning and full of mystery. The book felt more like a very realistic movie that you're living in and it was an amazing adventure! read it one go. Definitely re......more

Goodreads review by Donald on August 04, 2017

Finished the Same Day I Started Like me, you probably know Raymond Benson from his officially sanctioned James Bond spy thrillers or his own Black Stiletto thrillers, so you might assume I'm going to say that I read his newest book in a single day because it was a classic page-turner, with pulse-poun......more

Goodreads review by Ms. Just One More Book on October 26, 2017

PROFOPUNDLY ENTRANCING AND FAST PACED! Shelby Truman and Eddie Newcott grew up on Chicory Lane, in the quiet town of Limite, Texas. The beautiful boy across the street was Shelby's constant in life; a best friend––sometimes more. Over the years, their lives took very different paths. Shelby became an......more

Goodreads review by Anne on September 08, 2017

Another fabulous thriller I couldn't put down! Obsession, betrayal, satan worshiping, abuse...oh and loyalty, friendship, love, and compassion as well! Famous novelist, Shelby is called to her hometown because her once-boyfriend, Eddie--a confirmed murderer on death row--is scheduled for execution a......more