One of Us

From the New York Times bestselling author of Back Roads comes a fast-paced literary thriller about a forensic psychologist forced to face his own demons after discovering his small hometown terrorized by a serial killer.

Dr. Sheridan Doyle-a fastidiously groomed and TV-friendly forensic psychologist-is the go-to shrink for the Philadelphia District Attorney's office whenever a twisted killer's mind eludes other experts. But beneath his Armani pinstripes, he's still Danny Doyle, the awkward, terrified, bullied boy from a blue-collar mining family, plagued by panic attacks and haunted by the tragic death of his little sister and mental unraveling of his mother years ago.

Returning to a hometown grappling with its own ghosts, Danny finds a dead body at the infamous Lost Creek gallows where a band of rebellious Irish miners was once executed. Strangely, the body is connected to the wealthy family responsible for the miners' deaths. Teaming up with veteran detective Rafe, a father-like figure from his youth, Danny-in pursuit of a killer-comes dangerously close to startling truths about his family, his past, and himself.

In this masterfully told psychological thriller in the vein of Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl, the past and present collide to put Lost Creek's long-lived ghosts to bed.

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One of Us

From the New York Times bestselling author of Back Roads comes a fast-paced literary thriller about a forensic psychologist forced to face his own demons after discovering his small hometown terrorized by a serial killer.

Dr. Sheridan Doyle-a fastidiously groomed and TV-friendly forensic psychologist-is the go-to shrink for the Philadelphia District Attorney's office whenever a twisted killer's mind eludes other experts. But beneath his Armani pinstripes, he's still Danny Doyle, the awkward, terrified, bullied boy from a blue-collar mining family, plagued by panic attacks and haunted by the tragic death of his little sister and mental unraveling of his mother years ago.

Returning to a hometown grappling with its own ghosts, Danny finds a dead body at the infamous Lost Creek gallows where a band of rebellious Irish miners was once executed. Strangely, the body is connected to the wealthy family responsible for the miners' deaths. Teaming up with veteran detective Rafe, a father-like figure from his youth, Danny-in pursuit of a killer-comes dangerously close to startling truths about his family, his past, and himself.

In this masterfully told psychological thriller in the vein of Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl, the past and present collide to put Lost Creek's long-lived ghosts to bed.

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One of Us

One of Us

by Tawni O'Dell

Narrated by Nick Podehl, Amy McFadden

Unabridged — 9 hours, 49 minutes

One of Us

One of Us

by Tawni O'Dell

Narrated by Nick Podehl, Amy McFadden

Unabridged — 9 hours, 49 minutes

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Overview

From the New York Times bestselling author of Back Roads comes a fast-paced literary thriller about a forensic psychologist forced to face his own demons after discovering his small hometown terrorized by a serial killer.

Dr. Sheridan Doyle-a fastidiously groomed and TV-friendly forensic psychologist-is the go-to shrink for the Philadelphia District Attorney's office whenever a twisted killer's mind eludes other experts. But beneath his Armani pinstripes, he's still Danny Doyle, the awkward, terrified, bullied boy from a blue-collar mining family, plagued by panic attacks and haunted by the tragic death of his little sister and mental unraveling of his mother years ago.

Returning to a hometown grappling with its own ghosts, Danny finds a dead body at the infamous Lost Creek gallows where a band of rebellious Irish miners was once executed. Strangely, the body is connected to the wealthy family responsible for the miners' deaths. Teaming up with veteran detective Rafe, a father-like figure from his youth, Danny-in pursuit of a killer-comes dangerously close to startling truths about his family, his past, and himself.

In this masterfully told psychological thriller in the vein of Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl, the past and present collide to put Lost Creek's long-lived ghosts to bed.


Editorial Reviews

The New York Times Book Review - Christopher Rice

…Scarlet Dawes [is] one of the subtler and more convincing psychopaths to grace a thriller in recent memory…One of Us evolves swiftly into a fearless exploration of the line between mental illness and true evil, a place many thriller writers visit but without the kind of fearless insights O'Dell reveals in this powerful novel.

Booklist

Twists and turns and family secrets abound in this tightly plotted thriller.

The New York Times Book Review

A fearless exploration of the line between mental illness and true evil, a place many thriller writers visit but without the kind of fearless insights O’Dell reveals in this powerful novel.

Christina Baker Kline

An evocative novel about murder and intrigue in a small mining town . . . compulsively readable.

Booklist

Twists and turns and family secrets abound in this tightly plotted thriller.

People

"Another gem."

Entertainment Weekly

"Rich, compassionate storytelling."

San Diego Union

"Poignant…achingly beautiful prose…remarkable."

The Denver Post

"With deft prose, authenticity of character, and sheer tenderness, O'Dell…is the absolute master of her craft."

Booklist (starred review)

"A masterfully unfolded, absolutely engrossing story as smart and sassy as it is wise…love [is] at the heart of it all, in crisp, insightful prose that sweeps the reader along. A knockout."

Christina Baker Klein

An evocative novel about murder and intrigue in a small mining town . . . compulsively readable.

Library Journal - Audio

11/01/2014
O'Dell (Back Roads) sets her newest book in western Pennsylvania coal-mining country. Danny Doyle learns that it's hard to go home again even if you're a famous forensic psychologist and author. Returning for a rare visit to check on his ailing grandfather, Danny finds a dead body at the site of an earlier local outrage. He is pulled into the investigation by Rafe, his former mentor and a longtime detective. The listener knows who the murderer is; it's more a matter of whether the killer will be caught and what family secrets precipitated the slayings. Nick Podehl and Amy McFadden are appropriate for the lead role each reads. Initially, McFadden's voice seems snarky, but the tone fits the character of the villainous Scarlet. VERDICT Recommended for the many O'Dell fans and listeners who relish psychological thrillers. ["A well-written psychological thriller that will appeal to fans of Gillian Flynn and Daniel Woodrell," read the review of the Gallery pb, LJ 5/1/14.)—Deb West, Gannon Univ. Lib., Erie, PA

DECEMBER 2014 - AudioFile

A town with a gruesome legend beckons home Dr. Sheridan Doyle, a forensics expert. Narrators Nick Podehl and Amy McFadden have a variety of voices to conquer as the town’s native son checks up on his elderly grandfather, spends time with a gruff but kindly police chief, and meets other townsfolk, several of whom are later killed. While Podehl does an admirable job with Doyle’s voice, it’s the supporting characters (a mean father, disturbed mother, effeminate dog owner) for whom he creates the best identities. McFadden portrays a visitor whose contemptuous attitude comes through vividly as she struts around in her Manolo Blahniks. Doyle must find himself and solve a crime steeped in the town’s past as the narrating duo’s array of voices guides the story. M.B. © AudioFile 2014, Portland, Maine

Kirkus Reviews

2014-07-17
Danny Doyle became a forensic psychologist in hopes of understanding why his mother murdered his baby sister, Molly. But probing the criminal mind may also prove helpful in solving a new murder. O'Dell (Fragile Beasts, 2010, etc.) returns to the forgotten towns of Western Pennsylvania in her latest psychological thriller. A bookish, bullied child, Danny, who goes by Sheridan professionally, grew up in the impoverished town of Lost Creek. Founded upon the backs of Irish immigrants who mined coal for the rich boss, Walker Dawes, it's a town with a troubled past. The residents are haunted by the legend of the Nellie O'Neills, 10 miners who violently rebelled and were hanged for their audacity. Danny's great-great-grandfather was one of those rebels. Saddled with an abusive father and a mentally ill mother, Danny was protected and practically raised by his maternal grandfather, the gruff Tommy. Now a polished professional living in Philadelphia, he devotes his money to Armani suits and his attention to serial killers. He doesn't want to cure the criminals he studies so much as understand them. Prompted by Tommy's bout with pneumonia and his mother's release from her latest psychiatric facility, Danny has come home just in time to help Rafe Malloy, his childhood mentor and Lost Creek's sole detective, investigate the death of Simon Husk, whose body was found at the foot of the infamous gallows. Scarlet Dawes, the great-great-granddaughter of the man who sentenced the rebels to death, has also come home. Posh boarding schools and a glamorous lifestyle in Paris mark her as an outsider, but she cautions her alcoholic mother that she won't leave until she discovers the truth behind a blackmailer's note. Soon she's crossing paths with Danny, and their mysteries begin to overlap. Personal demons, childhood traumas and class warfare add up to a gritty tale of vengeance.

Product Details

BN ID: 2940172552090
Publisher: Brilliance Audio
Publication date: 08/19/2014
Edition description: Unabridged
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