Do you remember the excitement you felt when you read Presumed Innocent and discovered Scott Turow? I felt exactly that way as I read The Abortionist's Daughter. Elisabeth Hyde is a dynamic storyteller and an elegant stylist-and I savored every moment of this smart and powerful thriller.
--Chris Bohjalian, author of Midwives and Before You Know Kindness
This is ferociously paced, up-all-night suspense, an exquisitely wrought murder mystery that's also richly layered and morally complex, as intelligent and provocative as it is impossible to put down. Elisabeth Hyde is a master.
--Joseph Finder, author of Company Man and Killer Instinct
When a headstrong mother and teenage daughter collide, the result is murder. But Elisabeth Hyde's witty and original family drama is more than that-it is a whodunit of the heart.
--April Smith, author of Good Morning, Killer and North of Montana
Hyde thoughtfully explores the illusion of choice and spins a tale rife with tragic consequences. . . . What a pleasure it is to read this well-crafted novel with complicated characters and interesting ideas.
-- Boston Sunday Globe
It is precisely Elisabeth Hyde's arresting prose and astute observations about family life that elevate her fourth novel to domestic tragedy. . . . Hyde is an author who should be with us for some time.
-- The Washington Post Book World
Hyde does a terrific job fleshing out her characters and dissecting all their problems. . . . A satisfying story.
-- USA Today
The Abortionist's Daughter explores the subtleties of belief, in the ways in which even seeming extremists can amend and alter theirconvictions without losing them. . . . Political controversy aside, this is a mystery that works, one whose turns are neither obvious nor illogical . . . and Hyde's ability to grapple with loaded issues without putting the story second is impressive.
-- The Austin Chronicle
In keeping with the truly best writers, Hyde examines both sides of the issue, but offers only questions that probe deep into the secret hearts of readers everywhere. For answers, they will have to turn to themselves. . . . It is this judicious handling of such a compelling and timely subject that makes The Abortionist's Daughter the first must-read of the summer.
-- The Denver Post
Hyde treads controversial territory with delicacy and precision.
-- The Baltimore Sun
A great summer read.
--Minneapolis Star Tribune
This is an exceptionally well-written book that pulls the reader nicely along right up until the surprise ending.
-- Library Journal
An intriguing story. The relationships Diana had with her family and associates are carefully disclosed in a way that adds credibility to the plot and depth to the characters.
--MysteriousReviews.com From the Hardcover edition.
A smart and powerful thriller.
-- Chris Bohjalian, author of Midwives
Arresting. . . . Astute. . . . Hyde is an author who should be with us for some time.
-- Anita Shreve, The Washington Post Book World
Darkly witty. . . . [ The Abortionist' s Daughter ] accordions out into a suspense story and a comic noir, a novel of manners and an improbable romance. . . . Striking.
-- Maureen Corrigan, Fresh Air (NPR)
In keeping with the truly best writers, Hyde examines both sides of the issue, but offers only questions that probe deep into the secret hearts of readers everywhere. For answers, they will have to turn to themselves. . . . Compelling and timely. . . . A must-read.
-- The Denver Post
A smart and powerful thriller.& quot;
-- Chris Bohjalian, author of Midwives
Arresting. . . . Astute. . . . Hyde is an author who should be with us for some time.
-- Anita Shreve, The Washington Post Book World
Darkly witty. . . . [ The Abortionist ' s Daughter ] accordions out into a suspense story and a comic noir, a novel of manners and an improbable romance. . . . Striking.
-- Maureen Corrigan, Fresh Air (NPR)
In keeping with the truly best writers, Hyde examines both sides of the issue, but offers only questions that probe deep into the secret hearts of readers everywhere. For answers, they will have to turn to themselves. . . . Compelling and timely. . . . A must-read.
-- The Denver Post
A smart and powerful thriller.
--Chris Bohjalian, author of Midwives
Arresting. . . . Astute. . . . Hyde is an author who should be with us for some time.
--Anita Shreve, The Washington Post Book World
Darkly witty. . . . [ The Abortionist's Daughter ] accordions out into a suspense story and a comic noir, a novel of manners and an improbable romance. . . . Striking.
--Maureen Corrigan, Fresh Air (NPR)
In keeping with the truly best writers, Hyde examines both sides of the issue, but offers only questions that probe deep into the secret hearts of readers everywhere. For answers, they will have to turn to themselves. . . . Compelling and timely. . . . A must-read.
-- The Denver Post
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