Leaving Time
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Jodi Picoult
The #1 New York Times and national bestseller, Jodi Picoult delivers the gripping story of a daughter searching for her missing mother. Alice Metcalf was a devoted mother, loving wife and accomplished scientist who studied grief among elephants. Yet it's been a decade since she disappeared under mysterious circumstances, leaving behind her small daughter, husband, and the animals to which she devoted her life. All signs point to abandonment . . . or worse. Still Jenna—now 13 years old and truly orphaned by a father maddened by grief—steadfastly refuses to believe in her mother's desertion. So she decides to approach the 2 people who might still be able to help her find Alice: a disgraced psychic named Serenity Jones, and Virgil Stanhope, the cynical detective who first investigated her mother's disappearance and the strange, possibly linked death of 1 of her mother's co-workers. Together these 3 lonely souls will discover truths destined to forever change their lives. Deeply moving and suspenseful, Leaving Time is a radiant exploration of the enduring love between mothers and daughters.
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Author
Jodi Picoult
Pages
496
Publisher
National Geographic Books
Published Date
2015-04-28
ISBN
0345813367 9780345813367
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"One of my favorite Jodi Picoult books! I couldn’t put it down. Such beautiful and deep characters and an incredibly engaging storyline."
Kaylee Vie
"Like this book so much have read/listened to 3 times over several years!"
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Carolyn Paulette McNeely Yates
"i’m actually so upset this book isn’t more popular it is one of my favs and has an insane plot twist "
Hannah✨
"The twist in the plot did not work for me. But the sub plot was completely fascinating. The elephant research makes it almost worth the read<br/>"
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Jfly winslow
"This book was the perfect combination for me: mystery and spirits. But I had no idea I would fall so in love with the setting: an elephant sanctuary. Now I am more knowledgeable on these creatures and what they feel and who they are. Amazing!"
Amy Emery
"Next time I'm going through a rough patch with my reading (other factors aside), I should pick up one of Jodi's books. She's one of my writing idols. I just love that I can never predict what she's going to go with her stories. I did pick up on some of the clues but I kept brushing them off, argh! This book was right up my alley and I'm amazed at all the research that went into it. I thoroughly enjoyed it, slight morbidity and all."
Nadia Despain
"Unfortunately I was unable to finish this book. I thought that it was a good story but was slow at times. Because of my inability to become engrossed in this book, my digital loan ended before I could get through it. I may try to pick up where I left off but would rather find another book that will better hold my attention. <br/>18"
Christina Benson
"LOVED this book. One star deducted for the twist ending - while interesting, it was unnecessary (and very un-Jodi like)"
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Elizabeth Fordham
"Couldn’t finish it 🙁 My least favourite of hers "
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Sherry MacMillan
"I loved this book! It was so different from my normal picks (I didn't really know it would be when I bought it). It kept twisting and turning while keeping me engaged with the people and elephants. I am sure it would not appeal to the masses like Jodi Picoult books usually do but for me it was a welcome surprise."
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Karen DeBellis
