Review | What Happened to the Bennetts by Lisa Scottoline
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What Happened to the Bennetts by Lisa Scottoline
2022 Publication Date: March 29
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A Thrilling Page-Turner
Are you looking for an edge-of-your-seat thriller that will keep you turning the pages until the very end? Look no further than What Happened to the Bennetts by Lisa Scottoline. This pulse-pounding novel tells the story of suburban dad Jason Bennett and his family, who find themselves in the crosshairs of a dangerous crime organization.
Let’s take a closer look at why this book is so unputdownable...
A Terrifying Tale of Suburban Horror
What Happened to the Bennetts takes an all-too-familiar real-life scenario — a family driving home from a field hockey game — and turns it into a suspenseful and harrowing tale.
When Jason Bennett and his family are carjacked by members of a crime organization, their lives are changed forever as they also fall victim to a terrible crime. From that point on, they must always be on their guard, never knowing what might happen next.
The Storyline & Characters
The story follows Jason Bennett as he attempts to protect his family from a dangerous crime organization. The action takes place within a short timeline, but readers will find themselves completely immersed in this world and the characters.
It is easy for readers to connect with protagonist Jason Bennett and understand why he does what he does. You can tell that he is a devoted father who will do anything for his family.
This suspense novel also features compelling supporting characters such as FBI agent Dom Kingston, who adds an unexpected emotional layer to the story while offering help along the way. Scottoline has masterfully crafted each character in her book so that they come across as real people with real feelings and motivations.
Scottoline’s writing is both gripping and evocative; she captures every emotion perfectly, from fear to hope to despair.
The characters are fully fleshed out and complex. They make mistakes and each seems to harbor a dark secret, but they also show courage in difficult times. The result is an intense story that will leave readers with chills long after they finish reading. Proving that a great psychological thriller does not always need a serial killer character to create chilling circumstances in a story.
Scottoline's Unique Style
What sets this novel apart from other crime novels is Lisa Scottoline’s unique style of writing. She has an uncanny ability to draw readers into her stories, creating believable characters with realistic emotions that keep readers hooked until the very last page.
Even more impressive is her knack for creating suspenseful situations without having to resort to cheap or overused plot devices often used in psychological thrillers such as gratuitous violence or extreme gory details. Instead, she relies on her writing talent and attention to detail to create tension and suspense without relying on shock value alone.
Writing Style & Pacing
Lisa Scottoline’s writing style is fast-paced yet easy to follow. Her words flow together seamlessly, captivating readers from start to finish as she builds up tension throughout each chapter. Her beautifully written and vivid descriptions make it easy for readers to visualize each scene and get wrapped up in all of the action taking place in this suspenseful story.
Despite its short timeline, it feels like an entire lifetime has passed by the end of this book due to Scottoline’s pacing and writing style that keeps things moving at just the right speed without ever feeling rushed or slowed down too much at any given moment.
Perfect for thriller fans of suspenseful thrillers and crime novels who are looking for a gripping page-turner with plenty of thrills and chills.
With its thoughtfully crafted characters and compelling storyline originating from one life-changing night, this crime fiction book will keep you turning pages until you reach its satisfying conclusion...✨😎✨
Pages: 399
Genre: Best Thriller Novels
Sub-Genre: Crime Fiction
Time Period: Present Day
Location: Delaware (US)
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons | Penguin Group Putnam
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BOOK SYNOPSIS:
This pulse-pounding new novel follows suburban dad Jason Bennett, who is driving his family home after his daughter’s field hockey game when a pickup truck begins tailgating them.
Two men jump from the pickup and pull guns on Jason and his family, demanding the car.
Later that night, Jason and his family receive a visit from the FBI, telling them that the carjackers were members of a dangerous crime organization. And now they are in their crosshairs... Get ready for a thrilling page-turner!
If you’re looking for the best thrillers that will keep you guessing until the very last page, then What Happened to the Bennetts by Lisa Scottoline is definitely worth checking out!
With its heart-pounding action and vivid characters, it’s sure to be a hit with fans of suspenseful thrillers looking for the best thriller books.
BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION:
Should justice be pursued even when the odds are against you?
In difficult times, it's important to find courage, strength, and forgiveness within ourselves.
The themes explored in this story include justice, courage, strength, family, and forgiveness.
BOOK QUOTE:
"Nothing good gets away..." — John Steinbeck's letter to his son Thom, 1958
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