Book description
When two little girls disappear in the night, the truth about what happened lies in the words they cannot speak. As dawn's shimmering light drenches the humid Iowa air, two families wake to find their little girls have gone missing. There's seven-year-old Calli Clark, a sweet, gentle dreamer who suffers from selective mutism brought on by a tragedy that pulled her deep into silence as a toddler, and Petra Gregory, Calli's best friend, her soul mate and her voice. Desperate to find their children, Calli's mother, Antonia, and Petra's father, Martin, are forced to confront dark truths about the role each of them may have inadvertently played in the girls' disappearance. Inextricably tied together, these two families are trapped in the silence of unspoken family secrets. Will they find their daughters before it's too late? Heather Gudenkauf's bestselling and groundbreaking debut is a gripping novel packed with dark secrets and deep emotion. This chilling tale of two families' desperate search will linger long after the final page is turned. And don't miss Heather's latest book, AN OVERNIGHT GUEST! You'll be chilled and riveted from start to finish with this story of an unexpected visitor and a deadly snowstorm! Check out these other riveting novels of suspense by bestselling author Heather Gudenkauf: These Things Hidden One Breath Away Little Mercies Missing Pieces Not a Sound Before She Was Found This is How I Lied
It happens quietly one August morning. As dawn's shimmering light drenches the humid Iowa air, two families awaken to find their little girls have gone missing in the night. Seven-year-old Calli Clark is sweet, gentle, a dreamer who suffers from selective mutism brought on by tragedy that pulled her deep into silence as a toddler. Calli's mother, Antonia, tried to be the best mother she could within the confines of marriage to a mostly absent, often angry husband. Now, though she denies that her husband could be involved in the possible abductions, she fears her decision to stay in her marriage has cost her more than her daughter's voice. Petra Gregory is Calli's best friend, her soul mate and her voice. But neither Petra nor Calli has been heard from since their disappearance was discovered. Desperate to find his child, Martin Gregory is forced to confront a side of himself he did not know existed beneath his intellectual, professorial demeanor. Now these families are tied by the question of what happened to their children. And the answer is trapped in the silence of unspoken family secrets.
Knight Light
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Knock Out Star
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Skull Crusher
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Tin Fox
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StarZen
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Judge
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M8deUp
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Mr. Wholesome
As a language learner, this app has been invaluable in improving my listening skills. Library organization is brilliant. No more cluttered audiobook collection. Organizing my audiobook library has never been easier. The app keeps everything tidy. Auto-rewind is a brilliant feature. Never lose track of where I left off.
Freak
I can't believe I waited so long to start listening to audiobooks β this app has converted me! Beautiful design and intuitive interface. Very pleased.
57 Pixels
The sleek and user-friendly interface makes navigating the app a breeze. It's a pleasure to use. Love how I can adjust playback speed and audio volume. ListenBook caters to all my needs. A perfectly acceptable audiobook that fulfilled its purpose. The narration was competent if not particularly memorable, and the production quality was standard for the genre. It served as decent background entertainment during mundane tasks.
Sugar Hiccup
I love how this app seamlessly integrates into my busy schedule, making multitasking a breeze. The ability to organize my library is a huge plus. Everything is so neat and tidy.
Fist Wizard
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Switch
I love that ListenBook Pro allows me to customize the tone of the sound β it adds a personal touch. ListenBook's versatile player features are like having a personal audio assistant β it's that good! ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer for improving audio quality and clarity. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books at night.
Apple Nola
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Gov Skull
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Bug Fire
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Undergrad Split
Being able to adjust playback speed suits everyone's preferences β a thoughtful feature. Kudos to ListenBook for the intuitive design and easy-to-use controls. It's evident that they've put a lot of thought into user experience. ListenBook has become an essential part of my routine. It's more than an app β it's a companion.
Trigger Warming
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Breadmaker
CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature for those who enjoy organized and structured listening. The audio quality is superb. ListenBook enhances my audiobook experience. The app is so reliable. Iβve never had any issues with it.
Star Sword
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience