All the Dangerous Things: A Novel
Written by Stacy Willingham
Narrated by Karissa Vacker
4.5/5
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Family
Grief & Loss
Investigation
Mystery
Guilt
Love Triangle
Other Woman
Amateur Detective
Haunted Protagonist
Forbidden Love
Haunted by the Past
Coming of Age
Secret Relationship
Small Town Secrets
Dark & Stormy Night
Secrets
Memory
Mental Health
Fear
Self-Discovery
About this audiobook
"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.
Stacy Willingham
Stacy Willingham is the author of the international bestseller A Flicker in the Dark and All the Dangerous Things. Before turning to fiction, she was a copywriter and brand strategist for various marketing agencies. She earned her BA in magazine journalism from the University of Georgia and MFA in writing from the Savannah College of Art and Design. Her work is currently being translated in over 30 languages. She lives in Charleston, South Carolina, with her husband, Britt, and Labradoodle, Mako, where she is already working on her next novel.
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What our readers think
Readers find this title to be a suspenseful and intriguing psychological thriller with many twists and turns. The character development and storytelling are praised, and the ending is described as shocking and satisfying. Some reviewers mention a slow start, but they recommend pushing through as the book becomes highly enjoyable. The setting of the story in the South is appreciated for its authenticity. Overall, readers highly recommend this book for its suspense, plot twists, and exploration of sensitive subjects."
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Oct 4, 2024
This one was a winner for me. It pulled me in and never let go. As a Mom, it really broke my heart. Even though the author is not a Mom herself, she understands how complex relationships are, and did the protagonist justice. My second book by her and I am a fan! - Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5
Apr 30, 2024
It had me thinking the wife had done it for most of the book. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Apr 18, 2024
The writer puts you in the front seat of the story. You can’t stop reading for hope of answers and what happens next. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Jan 15, 2024
Very interesting and well done audio book. I wasn’t sure how it was going to end - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Jan 4, 2024
Rarely do I get almost to the end and I am still unsure where to place blame or who the villain is in the story. This book is amazing! Snatched my attention from the first chapter and held it for the entire book. 5 Stars! - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Dec 12, 2023
Had me thinking different people did it the whole time! - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Nov 16, 2023
Loved it ! Loved the twists & turns & loved the ending ! - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Sep 30, 2023
Ya'll this was SO GOOD! I was so excited to find it set in Savannah, where I was born and raised!
But that had NOTHING on the story. Twists and turns and a suprise ending!
So so good- just do it. - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Sep 26, 2023
Slow burner to begin with but was overall a good read that kept you guessing. I always go with the husband but the TWISTS are fantastic and keep you reading! - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Sep 26, 2023
It’s a very slow burn but overall it’s a satisfying read. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Sep 26, 2023
Another great psychological thriller by this author. Lots of twists and turns and loved the emphasis on the darker side of motherhood. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Sep 26, 2023
Suspenseful from beginning to end. Many twists and turns. Alternating timelines, but since it was relevant to the current day story, it was not distracting at all. Such a great book and fantastic narration. I am jumping on reading her previous novel “A Flicker in the Dark.” - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Sep 26, 2023
This book had me intrigued the entire time. Not the usual ending you’d think, a nice little twist! - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Sep 26, 2023
Amazing how you questioned how the pieces would fit together then all your questions fall into place. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Sep 26, 2023
Fantastic. Touching and raw about a very sensitive subject. Well written and narrated. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Sep 26, 2023
This was amazing, it was suspenseful and kept my attention, by far my favorite book in the past several months! - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Sep 26, 2023
Flawless. Jaw dropping. I can’t wait to listen again. Wow. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Sep 26, 2023
the best handling of mental illness, motherhood, and womanhood that I've ever seen in a novel. must read. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Sep 26, 2023
SO good! Was a little bit slow getting started but an absolutely fantastic and shocking ending. Well worth the read. Highly recommend. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Sep 26, 2023
The start was slow but I ended up really enjoying this psychological thriller. There were a lot if twists and the ending was really gratifying.
The narrator was fantastic, bringing to life both female and male characters with ease.
Highly recommend it! Push past that slughish beginning and keep going, it won't disappoint! - Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5
Sep 26, 2023
This just felt like a Big little lies rip to me. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Sep 26, 2023
The character development was great, story moved at a good pace. Definitely a must read! - Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5
Sep 26, 2023
It was an ok book. Had a couple of unexpected twists & was easy to listen to - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Sep 26, 2023
This book is not just an amazing mystery. It is also a book that explores the things we rarely speak of as society. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Sep 26, 2023
Spectacular narrAtor, incredible story that twisted and turned and kept surprising me while also being so impressed with the writing. Will read all
Of the authors books and listen to any tho g the narrator performs. - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Sep 26, 2023
I was very impressed with Stacy Willingham's first book, A Flicker in the Dark. So I was very excited to get my hands on (and my ears in) her new book, All the Dangerous Things. I'm always drawn to books set in the South, being born and raised (and now retired in) that part of the US. And Willingham does a wonderful job of evoking the feel of the region, it always feels authentic. As to the characters and plot - well done, again. She's created an unreliable narrator in Isabelle - who's insomnia since her son's disappearance has mind and body frayed to the breaking point. Again, she's created a story with some twists and turns that keep the reader guessing until the end. I can't wait to see what she comes up with next. I listened to this on audio and as usual, Karissa Vacker's narration is impeccable.
Thanks to Netgalley and Macmillan Audio for providing a copy for an unbiased review. - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Sep 26, 2023
I enjoyed this book. It definitely kept me guessing who was the villain in this story. It had a good plot twist type ending. - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Sep 26, 2023
Enjoyable listen overall with a great ending. I was starting to get a little annoyed with the main character. I do get a irritated when the main plot of any story is "it is all my fault" then *suprise* not the fault of that person. It did eventually come together with a good story... just took a while. - Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5
Sep 26, 2023
I couldn’t finish it. It wasn’t like any thriller I’ve ever read. Plenty of descriptions to add to the word count, and ultimately, my patience just ran out. Never felt like I got to the meat of the story - and I was halfway through.1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5
Nov 9, 2023
Literally nothing thrilling about this book until the last chapter1 person found this helpful
