This snappily paced, cinematic novel about the dysfunctional modern American family from architect and first-time author Redfearn contains heavy doses of violence, danger, and fear. Jill Kane—much-sought-after architect who’s just turned 40—has two small children, Addie and Drew, with her cop husband, Gordon. The outwardly happy family lives in the touristy resort city of Laguna Beach, Calif. Privately, however, Jill has endured Gordon’s alcohol-fueled abusiveness for nine years. When her “consummate psychopath” husband threatens to kill her and their two children, Jill files for divorce. The cunning Gordon legally outmaneuvers her to gain sole custody of their children. With Gordon becoming increasingly threatening, Jill rounds up Addie and Drew and flees north to a small town outside of Spokane, Wash., where Jill waits tables at a rustic diner. Events hurtle along with great urgency to a rousing climax. A smart, suspenseful debut. Agent: Nick Ellison, Nicholas Ellison Agency. (Oct.)
Hush Little Baby
Narrated by Nola Zandry
Suzanne RedfearnUnabridged — 9 hours, 39 minutes
Hush Little Baby
Narrated by Nola Zandry
Suzanne RedfearnUnabridged — 9 hours, 39 minutes
Overview
If I stay, he will kill me. If I leave, he'll destroy Addie and Drew.
Jillian Kane appears to have it all - a successful career, a gorgeous home, a loving husband, and two wonderful children. The reality behind closed doors is something else entirely. For nine years, she has hid the bruises and the truth of her abusive marriage in order to protect Addie and Drew, knowing that if she left, Gordon would destroy her and destroy them.
When she flees in an act of desperation, her worst nightmare is realized and she finds herself on the run with her two young children, no money, and no plan. With Gordon in hot pursuit, there is only one inescapable certainty: No matter where she goes, he will find her. Kill her. And take her children.
A riveting page-turner, Hush Little Baby exposes the shame and terror of domestic violence as well as the disturbing role manipulation and sabotage can play in the high-stakes game of child custody. Suspenseful and unforgettably moving, it's a novel about the unbreakable bonds of family and the astounding, terrifying devotion of a mother's love.
Editorial Reviews
"A compelling tale of the deceit, violation and anguish that undergird the myth of suburbia. Redfearn's debut ratchets up the tension page by page, as husband and wife try to inflict the most damage on each other without harming the kids. Every character hides something, and each surprising revelation torques the plot further. The emotional and physical injuries mount, driving inexorably toward a surprising climax." -Kirkus Reviews
"Having recently read Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn and Lie Still by Julie Heaberlin, I was thinking that the chance of finding another book that would have me sitting on the edge of my seat, practically holding my breath, was pretty close to nil. I am pleased to say I was wrong. Hush Little Baby is the type of book that you don't put down. -BookBinge.com
"Chillingly realistic and pulsating with suspense, this deftly told story will leave you breathless." -Heather Gudenkauf, New York Times bestselling author of The Weight of Silence
"Top Pick! 4 1/2 Stars! With clear, efficient dialogue and authentic scenes, this story rings universal. Equal parts suspenseful and moving, Redfearn's skillfully told, candid story flows easily within a well-defined plot, making this novel a stunning and captivating read." -RT Book Reviews
"Using beautifully nuanced prose and taut pacing, Redfearn skillfully weaves a gripping tale about the dark side of suburbia, where appearances rule, perception is everything, and the lines between good and evil are often blurred. This is top-notch storytelling!" -Alyson Noel, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Immortals series, The Riley Bloom series, & The Soul Seekers series
"Hush Little Baby is a gripping exploration of psychological warfare between husband and wife. Redfearn's writing is addictive, and her plot twists kept me up all night. A brilliant and harrowing read!" -Anita Hughes, author of Market Street
"Hush Little Baby is a brilliant debut. Powerful and compelling. Impossible to forget." -Jane Porter, bestselling author of the Brennan Sisters Trilogy
"The UPS man delivers so very many books for my show, but then Hush Little Baby arrived. I can't remember the last time I was so pulled in by a novel. From the very first paragraph, the author's voice entranced me—I hardly noticed the pages whizzing by. Suzanne Redfearn is a welcome new author." -Barbara DeMarco-Barrett, host of Writers on Writing, KUCI-FM in Southern California, and author of Pen on Fire, a Los Angeles Times bestseller
"The UPS man delivers so very many books for my show, but then Hush Little Baby arrived. I can't remember the last time I was so pulled in by a novel. From the very first paragraph, the author's voice entranced me--I hardly noticed the pages whizzing by. Suzanne Redfearn is a welcome new author."
"Hush Little Baby is a brilliant debut. Powerful and compelling. Impossible to forget."
"Hush Little Baby is a gripping exploration of psychological warfare between husband and wife. Redfearn's writing is addictive, and her plot twists kept me up all night. A brilliant and harrowing read!"
"Top Pick! 4 1/2 Stars! With clear, efficient dialogue and authentic scenes, this story rings universal. Equal parts suspenseful and moving, Redfearn's skillfully told, candid story flows easily within a well-defined plot, making this novel a stunning and captivating read."
"Chillingly realistic and pulsating with suspense, this deftly told story will leave you breathless."
"Having recently read Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn and Lie Still by Julie Heaberlin, I was thinking that the chance of finding another book that would have me sitting on the edge of my seat, practically holding my breath, was pretty close to nil. I am pleased to say I was wrong. Hush Little Baby is the type of book that you don't put down. "
"Using beautifully nuanced prose and taut pacing, Redfearn skillfully weaves a gripping tale about the dark side of suburbia, where appearances rule, perception is everything, and the lines between good and evil are often blurred. This is top-notch storytelling!"
2013-08-15
Jill Kane lives in a suburban dystopia. Beneath the Little League games, the lovingly packed school lunches, the manicured lawns and scrubbed kitchen floors lie the family secrets. Working hard to maintain the facade of the perfect family, Jill is a talented architect who has risen to become the youngest vice president of Harris Development, the third largest design firm in the nation. Her husband, Gordon, is a well-respected cop, a devoted father to 8-year-old Drew and 4-year-old Addie, and a violently abusive husband. Afraid and ashamed, Jill hides bruises beneath her expensive blouses, popping emergency contraception after each attack. The pressure builds until Jill bolts. Her flight--and the reawakening of her affair with Jeffrey, a client--provokes even more persecution from Gordon. Jill swiftly finds herself battling not only for custody of her children, but also for her own reputation, as Gordon exploits his power within the police force to cast doubts upon her sobriety, as well as her fitness to parent. More sinisterly, Jeffrey turns up dead. Briefly finding refuge within a remote Native American community, Jill realizes that she cannot endanger others to protect herself and her children any longer. To truly escape Gordon's control, she will have to destroy Gordon's reputation, and her best friend, Connor, in-house counsel for Harris Development, is eager to conspire. Complicating matters, though, are her new pregnancy and a devastating diagnosis. Redfearn's debut ratchets up the tension page by page, as husband and wife try to inflict the most damage on each other without harming the kids. Every character hides something, and each surprising revelation torques the plot further. The emotional and physical injuries mount, driving inexorably toward a surprising climax. A compelling tale of the deceit, violation and anguish that undergird the myth of suburbia.
Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940176170856 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Brilliance Audio |
| Publication date: | 11/24/2020 |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
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