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The last child

After his twin sister Alyssa disappears, thirteen year-old Johnny Merrimon is determined to find her. When a second girl disappears from his rural North Carolina town, Johnny makes a discovery that sends shock waves through the community in this multi-layered tale of broken families and deadly secre...

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Main Author: Hart, John, 1965-
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York : Minotaur Books, 2009.
Edition: 1st ed.
Subjects:
Missing children > Fiction.
Twins > Fiction.
North Carolina > Fiction.
Mystery fiction > North Carolina.
Summary: After his twin sister Alyssa disappears, thirteen year-old Johnny Merrimon is determined to find her. When a second girl disappears from his rural North Carolina town, Johnny makes a discovery that sends shock waves through the community in this multi-layered tale of broken families and deadly secrets.
Item Description: "A Thomas Dunne book for Minotaur Books" --T.p. verso.
Physical Description: 373 p. ; 25 cm.
ISBN: 9780312359324
0312359322
Author Notes: John Hart was born in Durham, North Carolina, in 1965. He graduated from Davidson College with a degree in French Literature. He later earned graduate degrees in accounting and law. He has written several books including The King of Lies, Down River, The Last Child, and Iron House. He has received several awards including the best novel Edgar Award for consecutive novels, the Barry Award, and England's Steel Dagger Award for best thriller of the year.

(Bowker Author Biography)

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