Unspeakable Things, Jess Lourey
Unspeakable Things, Jess Lourey
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Unspeakable Things

Author: Jess Lourey

Narrator: Caitlin Kelly

Unabridged: 8 hr 34 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/01/2020


Synopsis

Inspired by a terrifying true story from the author’s hometown, a heart-pounding novel of suspense about a small Minnesota community where nothing is as quiet—or as safe—as it seems.Cassie McDowell’s life in 1980s Minnesota seems perfectly wholesome. She lives on a farm, loves school, and has a crush on the nicest boy in class. Yes, there are her parents’ strange parties and their parade of deviant guests, but she’s grown accustomed to them.All that changes when someone comes hunting in Lilydale.One by one, local boys go missing. One by one, they return changed—violent, moody, and withdrawn. What happened to them becomes the stuff of shocking rumors. The accusations of who’s responsible grow just as wild, and dangerous town secrets start to surface. Then Cassie’s own sister undergoes the dark change. If she is to survive, Cassie must find her way in an adult world where every sin is justified, and only the truth is unforgivable.

About Jess Lourey

Jess Lourey writes about secrets. She is a bestselling Agatha, Anthony, and Lefty Award-nominated author of crime fiction, magical realism, young adult, and nonfiction. She is a tenured professor of creative writing and sociology, a recipient of The Loft’s Excellence in Teaching fellowship, a Psychology Today blogger, and a TEDx presenter (check out her TEDx Talk for the inspiration behind her first published novel). When not leading writing workshops, reading, or spending time with her friends and family, you can find her working on her next story. Discover more at www.jessicalourey.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Nilufer

Another disturbing, dark, nail biter story based on true events. And I loved to spend time at Cassie’s head and seeing events at 80’s Minnesota from her eyes. She was thirteen, smart, mature from her peers, a little quirky (but in an adorable way), coming from not so wealthy and dysfunctional family......more

Goodreads review by jessica

once i read this was based on a real crime that happened in the authors hometown, a crime that was the inspiration for the podcast ‘in the dark,’ i was sold. unfortunately, the story is more about cassie, who happens to live in a town where something strange is happening, rather than the focus being......more

3.25⭐ I finished this book a month ago I guess so I don't remember much , because it was a pretty basic read though I remember one thing , the book is very personal for the author as it is inspired from her own childhood , the fictional story was sort of her way to express that events from her child......more


Quotes

“Set in Lilydale, Minn., in the 1980s…the suspense never wavers in this page-turner.” Publishers Weekly“The atmospheric suspense novel is haunting because it’s narrated from the point of view of a 13-year-old, an age that should be more innocent but often isn’t. Even more chilling, it’s based on real-life incidents. Lourey may be known for comic capers (March of Crimes), but this tense novel combines the best of a coming-of-age story with suspense and an unforgettable young narrator.” Library Journal“Inspired by a true story, Unspeakable Things crackles with authenticity, humanity, and humor. The novel reminded me of To Kill A Mockingbird and The Marsh King’s Daughter. Highly recommended.” —Mark Sullivan, bestselling author of Beneath a Scarlet Sky