The Night She Died

By Jennifer Patrick

Book Overview

Seventeen-year-old Sterling O'Connor works at the local Dairy Queen in a small town in Georgia. One day a stranger walks in, an older woman from up north. His attraction is instant and all-consuming. Alone, and a stranger in town, Lara finds finds herself spending time with Sterling. They become closer and she is drawn to him. Rumours about her relationships with men soon begin to circulate and tensions escalate. Lara is shot dead. And Sterling is the prime suspect.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1569473986
• ISBN13: 9781569473986
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Soho Press
• Length: 326 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.9" x 0.8" x 5.2"

Customer Reviews

stunning first novel

This is a stunning, sultry first novel. The characters are well developed and true, and there is somehting for every reader -- lots of Southern atmosphere, romance, mystery, intrigue. This is a much more literary book than most in the mystery genre. Great work! Deborah Straw

Absolutely Spellbinding!

This was one of the most compelling books I have ever read. I have never felt so compelled to spread the word about a book until I read The Night She Died. I only bought this book because when I was in the bookstore in Fearington Village, NC buying Sam's Letters to Jennifer, I saw it and Jennifer Patrick happened to be standing beside me when I was checking it out. She said she would sign it if I wanted to buy it...what was I to do? That was the best book purchase I have ever made. Jennifer Patrick--please give us more! This book made me feel like Lara and Sterling were really a part of my life--as a matter of fact I still feel that way. I MISS them and MISS reading this book. No matter what genre you usually go for, I guarantee you won't be able to put this book down, much less forget it when you are done. I only hope I can read another book in my life that has the same effect.

sophisticated suspense

Jennifer Patrick writes engaging, believable characters that pull you in and won't let you go. I loved the unique setting. She captures that small-town Southern feel so well. But it was the complex and sophisticated relationships that made this mystery novel unique. Jennifer Patrick gives us a window into the lives of real people, not cultural caricatures. I enjoyed every minute of it!

New Mystery Writer Has A Hit

Jenny Patrict's characters become very real. I was disappointed when the book ended as my realtionship with the people ended. I can't wait for the sequel.Once in the book, it won't let you go. The plot moves along without seeeming to. The descriptions are wonderful. The weather just hangs over everything, oppressive. The comments on the small town do not make me want to live there.I plan to read it again.

A thoroughly enjoyable read

This book has a compelling plot with an engaging ending mixed with tragedy and promise. I really enjoyed reading it.