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All the Dangerous Things

A Novel

by Stacy Willingham
Karissa Vacker
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"Reader Vacker does a remarkable job voicing the main characters and keeping the tension high....Mystery and true crime fans will be drawn in and ultimately satisfied by this complex, tense tale read expertly by a talented narrator." - Booklist

"[Karissa] Vacker switches easily between the higher female voices and the lower male voices, creating recognizable and believable characters.... Listeners will enjoy a gripping and twisty story." —AudioFile on Earphones Award winner A Flicker in the Dark

Following up her instant New York Times bestseller, A Flicker in the Dark, Stacy Willingham delivers a totally gripping thriller about a desperate mother with a troubled past in All the Dangerous Things.
One year ago, Isabelle Drake's life changed forever: her toddler son, Mason, was taken out of his crib in the middle of the night while she and her husband were asleep in the next room. With little evidence and few leads for the police to chase, the case quickly went cold. However, Isabelle cannot rest until Mason is returned to her—literally.
Except for the occasional catnap or small blackout where she loses track of time, she hasn't slept in a year.
Isabelle's entire existence now revolves around finding him, but she knows she can't go on this way forever. In hopes of jarring loose a new witness or buried clue, she agrees to be interviewed by a true-crime podcaster—but his interest in Isabelle's past makes her nervous. His incessant questioning paired with her severe insomnia has brought up uncomfortable memories from her own childhood, making Isabelle start to doubt her recollection of the night of Mason's disappearance, as well as second-guess who she can trust... including herself. But she is determined to figure out the truth no matter where it leads.
A Macmillan Audio production from Minotaur Books.

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    January 10, 2023

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      • ISBN: 9781250880871
      • File size: 296592 KB
      • Duration: 10:17:53

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Publisher's Weekly

      November 14, 2022
      Journalist Isabelle Drake, the narrator of this lyrical thriller from bestseller Willingham (A Flicker in the Dark), is struggling with overwhelming grief and guilt a year after her toddler son, Mason, disappeared one night from their Savannah, Ga., home. She’s tried just about anything to find Mason, even addressing conventions of true crime addicts, but these emotionally draining efforts don’t seem to be making any more headway than the stalled police investigation—which is why the usually guarded Isabelle agrees to cooperate with podcaster Waylon Spencer in hopes of persuading any listeners with possible leads to come forward. Answering Waylon’s painfully probing questions, including ones delving into the childhood tragedy that ended her father’s congressional career, could either provide the fresh perspective the podcaster promises—or prove one of her worst decisions ever. Though some of the climactic twists don’t quite convince, Isabelle’s vivid memories of a past she’s coming to question nicely intersect with her increasingly dangerous drive for answers. This involving, thought-provoking page-turner raises disturbing questions about the nature of the stories people tell themselves to make sense of the world. Willingham remains a writer to watch. Agent: Dan Conaway, Writers House.

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Narrator Karissa Vacker meets the challenges of this thriller about the unsolved case of a missing infant. Isabelle Drake is facing the one-year anniversary of a parent's worst nightmare: the disappearance of her son, Mason, who was taken from his crib. Though her estranged husband is moving forward, she's desperate to keep the case active, even though it triggers disturbing memories of her childhood. The story is told in two time periods, and Vacker masterfully alters her delivery and vocal range to distinguish the sections told by young and old Isabelle. Vacker skillfully handles the various red herrings and the characters' emotional states without tipping off listeners, keeping them wondering what happened to Mason until the final reveal. C.B.L. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine
    • Library Journal

      June 10, 2024

      As a child, Isabelle Drake slept deeply, even sleepwalking and participating in events she couldn't remember upon waking. Now her 18-month-old son Mason has been abducted and she hasn't slept--really slept--in the year since he's been gone. Listeners learn that Isabelle's marriage has been ruined, and she is having flashbacks to her childhood when her younger sister drowned. Her plans to find her son are hindered by the police and complicated by visions she may or may not have had while sleepwalking. Isabelle runs through the scenarios and leads she generates by speaking at CrimeCon conventions about the events leading up to the abduction of her son. She follows up the speaking engagements with investigations of the attendees, hoping to find someone who is "too interested" in her story. Narrator Karissa Vacker skillfully captures Isabelle's unraveling mental state as she reveals her past life and distorted memories. Vacker's soft, dreamlike tone fits well with the shifting realities within the story. VERDICT Although sometimes repetitive and heavy on detail, expect interest in this psychological thriller, especially given the popularity of Willingham's debut, A Flicker in the Dark.--Laura Brosie

      Copyright 2024 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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