The Night Olivia Fell
Christina McDonald
(Author)
21,000+ Reviews
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Description
In the vein of Big Little Lies and Reconstructing Amelia comes an emotionally charged domestic suspense novel about a mother unraveling the truth behind how her daughter became brain dead. And pregnant. A search for the
Product Details
Price
$17.99
$16.73
Publisher
Gallery Books
Publish Date
February 05, 2019
Pages
368
Dimensions
5.3 X 8.2 X 1.2 inches | 0.65 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781501184000
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About the Author
Christina McDonald is the USA TODAY bestselling author of Do No Harm, Behind Every Lie, and The Night Olivia Fell, which has been optioned for television by a major Hollywood studio. Originally from Seattle, Washington, she now lives in London, England, with her husband, two sons, and their dog, Tango.
Reviews
"The Night Olivia Fell by Christina McDonald is a stunning thriller that instantly grabbed me by the throat and wouldn't let go until the final, poignant sentence. McDonald artfully brings to the page the emotionally fraught, complex relationship between mother and daughter in this atmospheric, absorbing page-turner. The Night Olivia Fell cracked my heart into a million pieces and then slowly pieced it back together again."--Heather Gudenkauf, New York Times bestselling author of The Weight of Silence and Not a Sound
"I was absolutely hooked, it was such an emotional read that I was broken by the end. Heartbreaking and thrilling at the same time."--Jenny Blackhurst, bestselling author of How I Lost You
"In Christina McDonald's The Night Olivia Fell, Abi gets the call every mother fears: her daughter has fallen from a bridge and is brain dead...but was it an accident or a crime? McDonald reveals the answer in steady, page-turning increments, a gradual unfolding of truths and long-held secrets that culminates in a heart-wrenching resolution. A suspenseful debut that packs an emotional punch."--Kimberly Belle, internationally bestselling author of Three Days Missing and The Marriage Lie
"Beautifully written and moving with characters I felt I knew, The Night Olivia Fell is a stunning debut that kept me guessing right until the final, heartbreaking twist."--Claire Douglas, bestselling author The Sisters, Local Girl Missing and Last Seen
"[A] complex, emotionally intense first novel...Fans of twisty domestic suspense novels will be rewarded."--Publishers Weekly
"McDonald ratchets up the suspense with every chapter, including plenty of gasp-worthy twists and turns as Abi and Olivia's story pushes towards its devastating conclusion. The suspense is supplemented by relationships of surprising depth and tenderness, providing balance and nuance to the story. A worthy debut from an up-and-coming domestic-suspense author; readers who enjoy mother-daughter stories in the genre should line up for this one."--Booklist (Starred Review)
"This book is a tearjerker, so have tissues at hand. A well-structured story of how lying corrupts from the start that will keep pages turning."--Library Journal
"Christina McDonald's The Night Olivia Fell takes a mother's worst nightmare to a whole new level. This is an intense, twisting, heartbreaking thriller that explores in painful detail the consequences of family secrets. The reader will be riveted until the final page...and may even feel a bit of hope when all is said and done. Don't miss this one!"--David Bell, bestselling author of Somebody's Daughter
"Christina McDonald has crafted an emotionally-charged mystery that will leave readers equally gut-wrenched and gripped. The Night Olivia Fell welcomes a talented new addition to the world of domestic suspense."--Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of The Good Girl and When The Lights Go Out
"A thrilling page-turner you have to read."--PopSugar
"A devastating fall that might not have been an accident, two separate paternity mysteries, an affluent West Coast seaside town--no, this isn't Big Little Lies. But if you're disappointed that there won't be season three, pick up The Night Olivia Fell by Christina McDonald... You'll want to read The Night Olivia Fell slowly as it's equally a story about mothers, daughters, and the secrets they keep to protect each other.--BuzzFeed
"I was absolutely hooked, it was such an emotional read that I was broken by the end. Heartbreaking and thrilling at the same time."--Jenny Blackhurst, bestselling author of How I Lost You
"In Christina McDonald's The Night Olivia Fell, Abi gets the call every mother fears: her daughter has fallen from a bridge and is brain dead...but was it an accident or a crime? McDonald reveals the answer in steady, page-turning increments, a gradual unfolding of truths and long-held secrets that culminates in a heart-wrenching resolution. A suspenseful debut that packs an emotional punch."--Kimberly Belle, internationally bestselling author of Three Days Missing and The Marriage Lie
"Beautifully written and moving with characters I felt I knew, The Night Olivia Fell is a stunning debut that kept me guessing right until the final, heartbreaking twist."--Claire Douglas, bestselling author The Sisters, Local Girl Missing and Last Seen
"[A] complex, emotionally intense first novel...Fans of twisty domestic suspense novels will be rewarded."--Publishers Weekly
"McDonald ratchets up the suspense with every chapter, including plenty of gasp-worthy twists and turns as Abi and Olivia's story pushes towards its devastating conclusion. The suspense is supplemented by relationships of surprising depth and tenderness, providing balance and nuance to the story. A worthy debut from an up-and-coming domestic-suspense author; readers who enjoy mother-daughter stories in the genre should line up for this one."--Booklist (Starred Review)
"This book is a tearjerker, so have tissues at hand. A well-structured story of how lying corrupts from the start that will keep pages turning."--Library Journal
"Christina McDonald's The Night Olivia Fell takes a mother's worst nightmare to a whole new level. This is an intense, twisting, heartbreaking thriller that explores in painful detail the consequences of family secrets. The reader will be riveted until the final page...and may even feel a bit of hope when all is said and done. Don't miss this one!"--David Bell, bestselling author of Somebody's Daughter
"Christina McDonald has crafted an emotionally-charged mystery that will leave readers equally gut-wrenched and gripped. The Night Olivia Fell welcomes a talented new addition to the world of domestic suspense."--Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of The Good Girl and When The Lights Go Out
"A thrilling page-turner you have to read."--PopSugar
"A devastating fall that might not have been an accident, two separate paternity mysteries, an affluent West Coast seaside town--no, this isn't Big Little Lies. But if you're disappointed that there won't be season three, pick up The Night Olivia Fell by Christina McDonald... You'll want to read The Night Olivia Fell slowly as it's equally a story about mothers, daughters, and the secrets they keep to protect each other.--BuzzFeed
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