Finding Jake: A Novel
Feb 2015 · Harper Collins
4.6star
33 reviews
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A father’s mind races as he waits for his son in the aftermath of a high school shooting in this New York Times–bestselling psychological thriller.
Simon Connolly’s successful wife has gone to her law office each day, while he stayed home to raise their children—Jake and Laney. He has tried to do the best for the kids. For sunny, outgoing Laney, it’s been easy. But Jake is different. He has always been on the quiet side, preferring the company of his small group of friends to popularity and organized sports.
Simon should be able to relax, to worry less now that his children are in high school, but he’s never given that chance.
On a warm November day, he receives a text: There has been a shooting at the high school.
Racing to the rendezvous point, Simon is forced to wait with scores of other anxious parents as one by one, they are reunited with their children. Their numbers dwindle, eventually leaving Simon alone. That is when he learns that Jake is the only child missing.
As his worst nightmare unfolds, Simon’s thoughts race. Where is Jake? What happened those final moments? Jake could not have done this—or could he? Did Simon miss the signs? As rumors begin to ricochet, amplified by an invasive media and the fear swallowing their community, Simon must find answers.
But there is only one way to understand what has happened . . . he must find Jake.
Simon Connolly’s successful wife has gone to her law office each day, while he stayed home to raise their children—Jake and Laney. He has tried to do the best for the kids. For sunny, outgoing Laney, it’s been easy. But Jake is different. He has always been on the quiet side, preferring the company of his small group of friends to popularity and organized sports.
Simon should be able to relax, to worry less now that his children are in high school, but he’s never given that chance.
On a warm November day, he receives a text: There has been a shooting at the high school.
Racing to the rendezvous point, Simon is forced to wait with scores of other anxious parents as one by one, they are reunited with their children. Their numbers dwindle, eventually leaving Simon alone. That is when he learns that Jake is the only child missing.
As his worst nightmare unfolds, Simon’s thoughts race. Where is Jake? What happened those final moments? Jake could not have done this—or could he? Did Simon miss the signs? As rumors begin to ricochet, amplified by an invasive media and the fear swallowing their community, Simon must find answers.
But there is only one way to understand what has happened . . . he must find Jake.
Ratings and reviews
4.6
33 reviews
Cindy Rutherford
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April 17, 2016
Anger, sadness, circumspection, all moving around inside me while I read this book. It made me think, about society and life and the expectations we have for ourselves and others and the labels we even without meaning to, put on other people. And how we live with hurt and how we treasure life in the moment.
Ladii Keii
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April 19, 2016
This story was well written. I connected with this story. I liked this story, its funny how someone can judge you because your situations may be different from theirs. I liked the Jake character even Simon. This a story that parents worry about every day. Shooting at a school, a death of a child. This book will have you with different emotions
Elaine La Penna
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April 13, 2016
Absolutely amazing!!!! The themes in this book took me to places I feared to go (reflection on my own parenting skills, etc.) yet, once there, I couldn't put the book down. Definitely an awesome read!!!!
About the author
Bryan Reardon is a freelance writer specializing in medical communications. He co-wrote Ready, Set, Play! with retired NFL player and ESPN analyst Mark Schlereth, and Cruel Harvest with Fran Elizabeth Grubb. Prior to becoming a full-time writer, Bryan worked for the state of Delaware for more than a decade, starting in the office of the governor. He lives in West Chester, Pennsylvania, with his wife, kids, and rescue dog, Simon.
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