All the Colors of the Dark: A Read with Jenna Pick

New York Times Bestseller • Read with Jenna Book Club Pick

From the author of We Begin at the End comes a breathtaking novel that defies genre—equal parts heart-stopping thriller, epic love story, and profound meditation on the choices that shape our lives. Chris Whitaker has crafted something extraordinary here, a book that will keep you frantically turning pages late into the night while the ocean wind rattles your windows.

It’s 1975 in Monta Clare, Missouri, and girls are disappearing. When a wealthy family’s daughter becomes a target, an unlikely hero emerges: Patch, a local boy whose act of courage sets off a chain of events that will reverberate through decades. What follows is a masterful exploration of obsession, devotion, and the razor-thin line between salvation and loss.

This is the kind of book that hits you like a wave—powerful, unexpected, and impossible to resist. Gillian Flynn calls it “an absolutely must-read novel,” while Kristin Hannah confesses it made her cry. People magazine praises how it “melds tense suspense with a powerful exploration of devotion, obsession, and love.”

With over one million copies sold, All the Colors of the Dark is more than a thriller—it’s an experience. Perfect for fans of literary fiction who crave propulsive storytelling, or mystery lovers who appreciate emotional depth. This is the book everyone will be talking about, and we’d love to help you discover why it’s captured so many hearts.

A Best Book of the Year: Washington Post, She Reads, Kirkus Reviews

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