Magic Hour: A Novel
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Nightingale and The Great Alone comes an incandescent story about the resilience of the human spirit, the triumph of hope, and the meaning of home.
In the rugged Pacific Northwest lies the Olympic National Forest--nearly a million acres of impenetrable darkness and impossible beauty. From deep within this old growth forest, a six-year-old girl appears. Speechless and alone, she offers no clue as to her identity, no hint of her past. Having retreated to her western Washington hometown after a scandal left her career in ruins, child psychiatrist Dr. Julia Cates is determined to free the extraordinary little girl she calls Alice from a prison of unimaginable fear and isolation. To reach her, Julia must discover the truth about Alice's past--although doing so requires help from Julia's estranged sister, a local police officer. The shocking facts of Alice's life test the limits of Julia's faith and strength, even as she struggles to make a home for Alice--and for herself. "One of [Kristin Hannah's] most compelling and riveting novels."--Booklist
In the rugged Pacific Northwest lies the Olympic National Forest--nearly a million acres of impenetrable darkness and impossible beauty. From deep within this old growth forest, a six-year-old girl appears. Speechless and alone, she offers no clue as to her identity, no hint of her past. Having retreated to her western Washington hometown after a scandal left her career in ruins, child psychiatrist Dr. Julia Cates is determined to free the extraordinary little girl she calls Alice from a prison of unimaginable fear and isolation. To reach her, Julia must discover the truth about Alice's past--although doing so requires help from Julia's estranged sister, a local police officer. The shocking facts of Alice's life test the limits of Julia's faith and strength, even as she struggles to make a home for Alice--and for herself. "One of [Kristin Hannah's] most compelling and riveting novels."--Booklist
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“. . . some hurts were like a once-broken bone. In the right weather, they could ache for a lifetime.” (Loc 1735).
I didn't like this one that much. I have read Firefly LANE by Kristin Hannah and that was great. This one was about two sisters, one a cop and the other a psychologist. I just couldn't really get into liking it. I honestly thought it was more of a mystery novel, but it's not. However, I have another book by her, The Nightingale, which I'm more eager to read.b
Loved this book. The ending felt a bit rushed. It's definitely a feel-good, emotional roller coaster hallmark-type story.
I first read The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah and since I enjoyed that book so much I decided to try another. Magic Hour was phenomenal. If you’re a mom, definitely read this book. I found myself crying a few times but not a sad cry. It’s heartfelt but also a great mystery/thriller. I couldn’t stop reading.
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