Black Out (novel)
| Author | Lisa Unger |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Crime fiction, Thriller |
| Published | May 2008 |
| Publisher | Shaye Areheart Books |
| Publication place | United States |
Black Out is a psychological thriller by bestselling author Lisa Unger. It is a standalone novel.[1]
Reception
Publishers Weekly wrote that Unger "expertly turns what could have been a routine serial-killer story into a haunting odyssey for Annie, dropping red herrings and clues along the way until the reader feels as unsettled as Annie."[2] Joanna Hines of The Guardian called it a "welcome addition to the kind of crime fiction American writers do so well: larger than life, pacy, with flashes of humour and wisdom, and gripping to the end."[3] Allison Block of the Booklist wrote that Unger "makes up for an occasionally awkward narrative with the compelling character of Annie: dark, troubled, and teetering on the brink."[4]
Awards and honors
Black Out was selected as a Today show "Top 10" Summer Read, a BookSense Notable, won the Silver Medal for popular fiction in the 2008 Florida Book Awards and was a finalist in the 2009 Prix Polar International award.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Official Web Site of Bestselling Author Lisa Unger". Archived from the original on April 18, 2014. Retrieved April 17, 2014.
- ^ "Black Out". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
- ^ Hines, Joanna (October 31, 2009). "Saturday Review: Paperbacks: Fiction: Black Out, by Lisa Unger". The Guardian. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
- ^ Block, Allison (April 1, 2008). "Black Out". Booklist. Retrieved September 20, 2024.