Heartbroken: A Novel
Heartbroken: A Novel
Overview
- ISBN: 0307465209
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication Date: 2012-06-26
- Dimensions: 6.44 x 1.24 x 9.48 inches
Product Description
“Stellar. . . .Heartbrokenshould be on everyone’s summer to-read list. For best results, read it alone on an island on a dark and stormy night.”—USA Today(4 stars) “Heartbrokenhas all the makings of a high-wire thriller. But it’s the twisted psyches of its main characters that really unsettle. . . . Unger expertly shows how quiet betrayals can rupture a life as deeply as an act of violence.”—People(3 ½ stars) “A can’t-put-down thriller interlaced with insightful family drama and echoes ofWuthering Heights.”—Family Circle “Lisa Unger is one of the few women to first break into the genre of thrillers, then to dominate it.”—Minneapolis Star Tribune “Lisa Unger masterfully writes of the joys and frustrations of family life in her latest novel. . . . What makes [it] shine is the struggle of multidimensional characters with issues that all of us face but sometimes don’t want to acknowledge.”—Associated Press “Suspenseful. . . .An intense psychological thriller that explores a family with complex relationships, destructive secrets and uneasy legacies. . . . [Unger] keeps the tension high as she delves deep into each woman’s psyche, showing how the smallest decision can have far-reaching consequences.”—South Florida Sun Sentinel “[An] insidious psychological thriller. Set, quite appropriately, on a claustrophobic island.”—Chicago Tribune “A superb stylist. . . . [Unger] probes the psychological dimensions of her characters with tremendous empathy and acumen. . . . Readers will be haunted for a long time by this profound and heart-pounding thriller.”—Florida Weekly“[Lisa Unger is] a genuinely formidable voice in the world of dark thrillers, taking a back seat to no one. When [she] hits the ground, she does so at a full out sprint and leaves the reader breathless trying to keep up.”—Examiner “Just in time to chill readers to the bone on some steamy summer night… Unger creates complex, believable family relationships, especially those between mothers and daughters, and uses those familiar scenes to anchor and contrast the creeping dread of her plot.”—Tampa Bay Times“This page-turner is multi-layered and intriguing, as master storyteller Lisa Unger weaves a compelling plotline.”—Bookreporter.com“Unger delivers compelling, fully drawn characters while at the same time putting the thrill in thriller. A first-class page-turner.”—Booklist(starred review) “[A] tense psychological thriller. . . . Unger skillfully builds the fissures of each of [her characters’] lives as she illustrates the power of the heart and the corrosive nature of lies.”—Publishers Weekly(starred review)“Will captivate fans of mystery and psychological suspense. This is one of Unger’s best novels yet.”—Library Journal(starred review) “A triumvirate of strong women pitted against a shared past and dangerous future. . . . Unger knows how to write a taut thriller.”—KirkusNew York Daily News Pick: “Summer’s Top New Thriller Novels.” Publishers Weekly Editors Pick: “The Best New Books for Week of June 25th, 2012″Description
- ISBN: 0307465209
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication Date: 2012-06-26
- Dimensions: 6.44 x 1.24 x 9.48 inches
Product Description
“Stellar. . . .Heartbrokenshould be on everyone’s summer to-read list. For best results, read it alone on an island on a dark and stormy night.”—USA Today(4 stars) “Heartbrokenhas all the makings of a high-wire thriller. But it’s the twisted psyches of its main characters that really unsettle. . . . Unger expertly shows how quiet betrayals can rupture a life as deeply as an act of violence.”—People(3 ½ stars) “A can’t-put-down thriller interlaced with insightful family drama and echoes ofWuthering Heights.”—Family Circle “Lisa Unger is one of the few women to first break into the genre of thrillers, then to dominate it.”—Minneapolis Star Tribune “Lisa Unger masterfully writes of the joys and frustrations of family life in her latest novel. . . . What makes [it] shine is the struggle of multidimensional characters with issues that all of us face but sometimes don’t want to acknowledge.”—Associated Press “Suspenseful. . . .An intense psychological thriller that explores a family with complex relationships, destructive secrets and uneasy legacies. . . . [Unger] keeps the tension high as she delves deep into each woman’s psyche, showing how the smallest decision can have far-reaching consequences.”—South Florida Sun Sentinel “[An] insidious psychological thriller. Set, quite appropriately, on a claustrophobic island.”—Chicago Tribune “A superb stylist. . . . [Unger] probes the psychological dimensions of her characters with tremendous empathy and acumen. . . . Readers will be haunted for a long time by this profound and heart-pounding thriller.”—Florida Weekly“[Lisa Unger is] a genuinely formidable voice in the world of dark thrillers, taking a back seat to no one. When [she] hits the ground, she does so at a full out sprint and leaves the reader breathless trying to keep up.”—Examiner “Just in time to chill readers to the bone on some steamy summer night… Unger creates complex, believable family relationships, especially those between mothers and daughters, and uses those familiar scenes to anchor and contrast the creeping dread of her plot.”—Tampa Bay Times“This page-turner is multi-layered and intriguing, as master storyteller Lisa Unger weaves a compelling plotline.”—Bookreporter.com“Unger delivers compelling, fully drawn characters while at the same time putting the thrill in thriller. A first-class page-turner.”—Booklist(starred review) “[A] tense psychological thriller. . . . Unger skillfully builds the fissures of each of [her characters’] lives as she illustrates the power of the heart and the corrosive nature of lies.”—Publishers Weekly(starred review)“Will captivate fans of mystery and psychological suspense. This is one of Unger’s best novels yet.”—Library Journal(starred review) “A triumvirate of strong women pitted against a shared past and dangerous future. . . . Unger knows how to write a taut thriller.”—KirkusNew York Daily News Pick: “Summer’s Top New Thriller Novels.” Publishers Weekly Editors Pick: “The Best New Books for Week of June 25th, 2012″Condition Guidelines
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Overview
- ISBN: 0307465209
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication Date: 2012-06-26
- Dimensions: 6.44 x 1.24 x 9.48 inches
Product Description
“Stellar. . . .Heartbrokenshould be on everyone’s summer to-read list. For best results, read it alone on an island on a dark and stormy night.”—USA Today(4 stars) “Heartbrokenhas all the makings of a high-wire thriller. But it’s the twisted psyches of its main characters that really unsettle. . . . Unger expertly shows how quiet betrayals can rupture a life as deeply as an act of violence.”—People(3 ½ stars) “A can’t-put-down thriller interlaced with insightful family drama and echoes ofWuthering Heights.”—Family Circle “Lisa Unger is one of the few women to first break into the genre of thrillers, then to dominate it.”—Minneapolis Star Tribune “Lisa Unger masterfully writes of the joys and frustrations of family life in her latest novel. . . . What makes [it] shine is the struggle of multidimensional characters with issues that all of us face but sometimes don’t want to acknowledge.”—Associated Press “Suspenseful. . . .An intense psychological thriller that explores a family with complex relationships, destructive secrets and uneasy legacies. . . . [Unger] keeps the tension high as she delves deep into each woman’s psyche, showing how the smallest decision can have far-reaching consequences.”—South Florida Sun Sentinel “[An] insidious psychological thriller. Set, quite appropriately, on a claustrophobic island.”—Chicago Tribune “A superb stylist. . . . [Unger] probes the psychological dimensions of her characters with tremendous empathy and acumen. . . . Readers will be haunted for a long time by this profound and heart-pounding thriller.”—Florida Weekly“[Lisa Unger is] a genuinely formidable voice in the world of dark thrillers, taking a back seat to no one. When [she] hits the ground, she does so at a full out sprint and leaves the reader breathless trying to keep up.”—Examiner “Just in time to chill readers to the bone on some steamy summer night… Unger creates complex, believable family relationships, especially those between mothers and daughters, and uses those familiar scenes to anchor and contrast the creeping dread of her plot.”—Tampa Bay Times“This page-turner is multi-layered and intriguing, as master storyteller Lisa Unger weaves a compelling plotline.”—Bookreporter.com“Unger delivers compelling, fully drawn characters while at the same time putting the thrill in thriller. A first-class page-turner.”—Booklist(starred review) “[A] tense psychological thriller. . . . Unger skillfully builds the fissures of each of [her characters’] lives as she illustrates the power of the heart and the corrosive nature of lies.”—Publishers Weekly(starred review)“Will captivate fans of mystery and psychological suspense. This is one of Unger’s best novels yet.”—Library Journal(starred review) “A triumvirate of strong women pitted against a shared past and dangerous future. . . . Unger knows how to write a taut thriller.”—KirkusNew York Daily News Pick: “Summer’s Top New Thriller Novels.” Publishers Weekly Editors Pick: “The Best New Books for Week of June 25th, 2012″Description
- ISBN: 0307465209
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication Date: 2012-06-26
- Dimensions: 6.44 x 1.24 x 9.48 inches
Product Description
“Stellar. . . .Heartbrokenshould be on everyone’s summer to-read list. For best results, read it alone on an island on a dark and stormy night.”—USA Today(4 stars) “Heartbrokenhas all the makings of a high-wire thriller. But it’s the twisted psyches of its main characters that really unsettle. . . . Unger expertly shows how quiet betrayals can rupture a life as deeply as an act of violence.”—People(3 ½ stars) “A can’t-put-down thriller interlaced with insightful family drama and echoes ofWuthering Heights.”—Family Circle “Lisa Unger is one of the few women to first break into the genre of thrillers, then to dominate it.”—Minneapolis Star Tribune “Lisa Unger masterfully writes of the joys and frustrations of family life in her latest novel. . . . What makes [it] shine is the struggle of multidimensional characters with issues that all of us face but sometimes don’t want to acknowledge.”—Associated Press “Suspenseful. . . .An intense psychological thriller that explores a family with complex relationships, destructive secrets and uneasy legacies. . . . [Unger] keeps the tension high as she delves deep into each woman’s psyche, showing how the smallest decision can have far-reaching consequences.”—South Florida Sun Sentinel “[An] insidious psychological thriller. Set, quite appropriately, on a claustrophobic island.”—Chicago Tribune “A superb stylist. . . . [Unger] probes the psychological dimensions of her characters with tremendous empathy and acumen. . . . Readers will be haunted for a long time by this profound and heart-pounding thriller.”—Florida Weekly“[Lisa Unger is] a genuinely formidable voice in the world of dark thrillers, taking a back seat to no one. When [she] hits the ground, she does so at a full out sprint and leaves the reader breathless trying to keep up.”—Examiner “Just in time to chill readers to the bone on some steamy summer night… Unger creates complex, believable family relationships, especially those between mothers and daughters, and uses those familiar scenes to anchor and contrast the creeping dread of her plot.”—Tampa Bay Times“This page-turner is multi-layered and intriguing, as master storyteller Lisa Unger weaves a compelling plotline.”—Bookreporter.com“Unger delivers compelling, fully drawn characters while at the same time putting the thrill in thriller. A first-class page-turner.”—Booklist(starred review) “[A] tense psychological thriller. . . . Unger skillfully builds the fissures of each of [her characters’] lives as she illustrates the power of the heart and the corrosive nature of lies.”—Publishers Weekly(starred review)“Will captivate fans of mystery and psychological suspense. This is one of Unger’s best novels yet.”—Library Journal(starred review) “A triumvirate of strong women pitted against a shared past and dangerous future. . . . Unger knows how to write a taut thriller.”—KirkusNew York Daily News Pick: “Summer’s Top New Thriller Novels.” Publishers Weekly Editors Pick: “The Best New Books for Week of June 25th, 2012″Condition Guidelines
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- Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.
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To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable items:
- Gift cards
- Downloadable software products
- Some health and personal care items
To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
- Book with obvious signs of use
- CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
- Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
- Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery
Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.
Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.
If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:
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- Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
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