Look Again by Lisa Scottoline Also by this author: Keep Quiet, Daddy's Girl, Every Fifteen Minutes, Most Wanted, Corrupted (Rosato & DiNunzio, #3), After Anna
Published by Macmillan Audio, St. Martin's Griffin on February 9th 2010
Genres: Mystery/Thriller/Suspense
Pages: 373
Format: Audiobook
ISBN: 0312380739
ASIN: B0026N9LWW
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When reporter Ellen Gleeson gets a "Have You Seen This Child?" flyer in the mail, she almost throws it away. But something about it makes her look again, and her heart stops—the child in the photo is identical to her adopted son, Will. Her every instinct tells her to deny the similarity between the boys, because she knows her adoption was lawful. But she's a journalist and won't be able to stop thinking about the photo until she figures out the truth. And she can't shake the question: if Will rightfully belongs to someone else, should she keep him or give him up? She investigates, uncovering clues no one was meant to discover, and when she digs too deep, she risks losing her own life—and that of the son she loves.
Lisa Scottoline breaks new ground in Look Again, a thriller that's both heart-stopping and heart-breaking, and sure to have new fans and book clubs buzzing.
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Every parent in the world has at least one fear regarding their children which, despite all reasoning and rationalization, they just can’t put out of their minds. In her novel, Look Again, author Lisa Scottoline explores one of the “what ifs” that undoubtedly lurks in the mind of every adoptive parent. “What if my adoption is illegal? What if my child isn’t really mine? What if, God forbid, this child was stolen from his or her biological parents?” Look Again is about a single mom, a journalist, who comes in contact with a sick infant while doing a feature for her newspaper. The baby boy is expected to recover and, as time goes by and she falls in love with him, Ellen Gleeson decides to adopt the infant who becomes her son Will. The story begins when Ellen opens her mailbox to discover a flyer for a missing child who bears a striking resemblance to Will. This poses an ethical dilemma that would be a test for any of us. Should she throw out the flyer and carry on with her life? Should she contact someone about what she has discovered? As a reporter who is curious by nature, should she investigate further? What would you do? Ms. Scottoline has certainly never shied away from the hard questions and neither does Ellen. Ellen is one strong lady! In the midst of work upheaval that threatens her livelihood, she begins a personal investigation that consumes her. She has the support of her long-suffering babysitter who is willing to work extra hours while Ellen searches; on the other hand, her father is focused on his coming marriage and makes light of Ellen’s fears. She has a boss who wants to be supportive, but is his support genuine or suspect due to his attraction to her? Throw into that mix a jealous co-worker who is determined to climb the success ladder over Ellen’s unsuspecting back and you have a perfect mix of suspense, heartbreak, and betrayal.
Mary Stuart Masterson is a narrator who is new to me, but she certainly won’t be new to readers who follow movies and television since she comes from a theatrical family and has played many roles. When I Googled her name, I recognized her face immediately. I don’t think she will become one of my favorites, but her performance does nothing to take away from the story. Her voices for both Will and Ellen’s boss, Marcelo, are convincing. I did think Will was a bit precocious for a three-year-old, but it was much easier listening to his dialogue than most children that age with whom I’m acquainted!?As a bonus, there is an excellent interview with the author at the end of the story, giving insight into her views as a mother.
Look Again is everything we’ve come to expect from Ms. Scottoline. The storyline is convoluted with unmapped hazards at every turn. As the bodies begin to pile up, Ellen finds herself in mortal danger from the most unlikely person I would have imagined. There is a particular scene that I won’t spoil for you, but oh my! You’ll know when you get there! I recommend this book to anyone who likes to read stories where hard questions are explored. I was a bit surprised by the people who thought Ellen should just leave well enough alone and not pursue her suspicions. I know in my heart it would be a great temptation for any adoptive parent to pretend to know nothing about the missing child . . .yet, how does one live in peace while waiting to have your child ripped from your arms? The ending is just plain twisted! I do love being wrong when it involves Ms. Scottoline’s books and, of course, I’m always wrong.? I’m posting a tissue alert, so have a box nearby.
About Lisa Scottoline
Lisa Scottoline is the New York Times bestselling author of thirty novels including her most recent, AFTER ANNA, and also writes a weekly column with her daughter Francesca Serritella, called Chick Wit, for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Lisa has won many honors and awards, notably the Edgar Award, given for excellence in crime fiction, and the Fun Fearless Female Award from Cosmopolitan Magazine. She also teaches a course she created, called Justice and Fiction at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, and regularly does speaking engagements. There are twenty-five million copies of her books in print, and she is published in over thirty other countries.Lisa graduated magna cum laude in three years from the University of Pennsylvania, with a B.A. degree in English, and her concentration was Contemporary American Fiction, taught by Philip Roth and others. She graduated cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. She remains a lifelong resident of the Philadelphia area, where she lives with her array of disobedient pets.
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