Magic Hour: A Novel
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Women 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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This was a nice heartwarming story with likable characters and some decent tugs at the heartstrings.
This is a great summer read. Really enjoyed it especially since I am a social worker. Interesting twists along the way.
I was excited for this book after seeing the synopsis. I really let the author set the tone and take me along the journey of the characters enjoying each narrative and perspective on discovering this new relationship until the middle of the book. The author starts to take this turn in writing styles that I can see she doesn't with her later books but it's a turn off. The last few chapters were such Hallmark cheese and nonsense I forced myself through it. I'm glad this isn't the first book I read by this author otherwise I would have not read others.
Awesome book....Kristin Hannah created the most relatable characters. I was so rooting for the protagonist in this book!
âIn her business, there would be failures. Heartbreaking losses. But to be the best, she had to stay strong in her belief that she made a differenceâ so beautiful but not surprised kristin always crushes it
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