The Dark Tide

by Andrew Gross
The Dark Tide  
published March 1st 2008 by William Morrow
binding Hardcover
isbn 0061143421   (isbn13: 9780061143427)
pages 384
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An explosion rips through New York City's Grand Central Station one morning, destroying the train Karen Friedman's husband, a successful hedge fun...more

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10-16-07



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Terri
Terri rated it: 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
05/25/08

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The Dark Tide
by Andrew Gross
ISBN: 9780061143427
William Morrow
An Imprint of Harper Collins Publishers
Reviewed by Terry South, Quality Book Reviews

The Dark Tide is Andrew Gross’ second solo novel which is due to go on sale on 3/18/08.

Andrew Gross delivers an ingenious and intricately layered plot, while still creating convincing personal journeys for his characters. The Dark Tide delivers a tantalizing and intriguing story packed with shocking twists that will keep you guessing and begg...more
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Kerry
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07/30/08

Read in July, 2008
recommends it for: people with a complete lack of anything else to read.
I can't really put my finger on what I didn't like about this book. The story line was OK; intriguing even if it did drag a bit. I guess it was the writing style (which is weird because I really like the books he has co-written with James Patterson!). Too wordy, I think. This book could have been a lot shorter and still covered just as much plot if there had been less repitition of details. I appreciate the author making sure we remember key details of the plot, but to have two different ch...more
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Lynne
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07/29/08

bookshelves: mystery-suspense
Read in July, 2008
CIP: An explosion rips through New York City's Grand Central Station one morning, destroying the train Karen Friedman's husband, a successful hedge fund manager, is riding in to work. Days later, with many bodies still unidentifiable, Karen resigns herself to the awful truth: her husband of eighteen years is dead.

On that same day, a suspicious hit-and-run accident leaves a young man dead in Karen's hometown of Greenwich, Connecticut. Ty Hauck, a detective, becomes emotionally caught up in t...more
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Sarah
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01/21/08

Read in January, 2008
recommends it for: fans of crime thrillers, especially James Patterson fans
I picked up an advanced reader copy of this at ALA last week and met the author. He wrote a couple of the Lindsay Boxer novels with James Patterson and is now striking out on his own. It's a quick read, a thriller in which a woman who's husband dies unexpectedly falls in love with the detective who is trying to solve several murders connected with her husband's death. It's a little bit predictable and the love scenes are awkwardly written (luckily, there aren't many of them) but enjoyable enou...more
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Amy
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06/06/08

Read in June, 2008
recommends it for: anyone who likes Patterson
This author has written with James Patterson on a number of books, so his name caught my eye. This book was GREAT!! It is written in a style very similar to Patterson (short chapters - great flow). The story was an easy one to follow and kept the pages turning. Although it was 400+ pages, It was a very quick read. I really enjoyed this book an dam looking forward to reading his previous book the Blue Zone.
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Stephanie
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04/03/08

Read in March, 2008
recommends it for: anyone that likes Patterson and a good story.
This book was awesome! His first one was just as good. If you like Patterson, you'll like Gross. He writes with Patterson on some of his books and now he has branched out on his own. Read it & you'll see why; the man is good!

Good plot, characters & very believable. A good read, indeed!
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D.L.
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05/21/08

Andrew Gross wrote another winner. The Dark Tide is a fast-paced thriller that keeps you turning the pages until the wee hours. The characters cover a broad range of humanity with dramatic insight. The plot keeps you on the edge of your seat from the first explosion in Grand Central Station through trips to the islands and a surprising, but well-devised conclusion. A great read.
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Beth
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07/16/08

Excellent book! Easy read, fast-paced. Writing style is similar to James Patterson... wonder why, as he co-authored several books with JP! Even though this is his 2nd book "solo" ("The Blue Zone" was great as well!) it doesn't seem like it-- he writes like he has been writing for a long time. I'm looking forward to more of his books! Can't wait for the next one.
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Susan
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06/23/08

Read in June, 2008
recommended to Susan by: Janet
This was my first book by this author--very hard to put down, 5 stars, sort of like Patterson, but not as gory which is fine by me...interesting murder mystery----sort of a predictable ending but kept you reading just one more chapter before lights out!! I am going to get his other one, The Blue Zone, and read that one too........Susan
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Gregory
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02/26/08

Read in February, 2008
recommends it for: friends flying on a plane w/o tv
reading this book...i'm reminded of the skill it must take to write an effective page-turner. i wonder if it's learned or acquired. this guy has it. apparently, he used to co-write with james patterson. too bad the story sucks.
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Heather
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07/07/08

Read in July, 2008
This book was fantastic from the start! I felt like I was in the story, like I was right there. I got scared a few times with suspense. I was on the edge of my seat several times! All that I can say is that this is a MUST READ BOOK FOR ANYONE! Andrew Gross is the best! I'm looking forward to more of his work.
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Becky
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08/14/08

Read in August, 2008
Really liked the book. HOWEVER, in the interest of full disclosure, the female protagonist has a potty mouth. She didn't start the story that way, but as she became more self-confident and learned to be more assertive, she added course language to her vocabulary. Why?

I expected better from Gross.
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Linda
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05/21/08

Read in May, 2008
recommends it for: rif99@aol.com
I could not put this book down once I started it. The style is very similar to James Patterson what with very short chapters (usually 2-3 pages). From the very beginning, when Charles Friedman gets on the train to go to work and gets blown up in a bombing, you are reading to see what really happened.
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Tyler
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05/21/08

Read in May, 2008
recommends it for: someone when the other books on the community shelf at the beach house are in a foreign language.
This book is like a below-average thriller with lots of plot twists that stars a former "A"-list actor and substitutes exotic locales for actual storytelling. You've seen (read) it before, don't bother.
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Lisa
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06/25/08

Has a copy to sell/swap — Read in June, 2008
I really enjoyed reading this book even though it was predictable. I guess I have read too many of these types of books that I figured out what was going on. Good book though!!
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Bayshore
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06/11/08

Has a copy to sell/swap — Read in June, 2008
Great plot - I liked how the characters eventually intertwined to the end. I would have liked a little more twist at the end, but an enjoyable read.
Reviewed by Suzie
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Aggie
05/06/08

Read in May, 2008
I just finished reading this book as a follow up to his first-blue zone and again, I couldn't put it down. I think I may have found a new favorite author.
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Amy
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05/20/08

Read in April, 2008
Ok - not great because of murky plot with hedge fund money as topic. Ick. He co-wrote with James Patterson and his first book was so much better.
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Pattie
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06/02/08

Read in April, 2008
Both of his books have been spellbinding. Love them. Look forward to reading another one when it comes out,.
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Nancy
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06/15/08

Read in June, 2008
recommended to Nancy by: Erika
recommends it for: every mystery-lover
Engrossing mystery-one of those books which has to be finished quickly because you don't want to put it down!
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avg rating (all editions): 3.95 (78 ratings)
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number of reviews: 28






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