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Are You Afraid of the Dark? (Mass Market Paperback)

by Sidney Sheldon (Author)
2.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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Product details

  • Mass Market Paperback: 416 pages
  • Publisher: Warner Books; Reprint edition (Jun 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0446613657
  • ISBN-13: 978-0446616256
  • Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 10.4 x 2.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 665,314 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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A welcome return to the international bestseller Sidney Sheldon, with his first novel for four years In New York, Denver, Paris and Berlin, four people have died separately in apparent accidents. Two women -- the widows of two of the dead -- find themselves under ruthless attack and are drawn together in fear, confusion and for mutual protection. But are they being targeted because one of them is the prosecution witness at a famous criminal trial? Or is there a connection to the mystery behind their husband's deaths? Meanwhile, Tanner Kingsley, Chief Executive of an international Think Tank created only seven years ago, is on the cusp of an amazing discovery which could alter the future of the world. If properly handled, the outcome of this could deliver unbelievable power into the company's hands. But are the mysterious deaths connected to this volatile secret? And can it be further protected? Thrown together, the women could not be more different: Diane Stevens is a well-connected, affluent artist from the Upper East Side. Kelly Harris is an African-American model who, having grown up in a rough Philadelphia neighbourhood with a new 'uncle' every month, believed she had at last found safety and contentment in Paris, married to a brilliant scientist. Taut with suspense and vivid characterization, and with an unnervingly realistic premise that could alter our lives, ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK is Sheldon at the top of his form. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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In New York, Denver, Paris and Berlin, four people have died separately in apparent accidents. Two women – the widows of two of the dead – find themselves under ruthless attack and are drawn together in fear, confusion and for mutual protection. But are they being targeted because one of them is the prosecution witness at a famous criminal trial? Or is there a connection to the mystery behind their husband’s deaths? Meanwhile, Tanner Kingsley, Chief Executive of an international Think Tank created only seven years ago, is on the cusp of an amazing discovery which could alter the future of the world. If properly handled, the outcome of this could deliver unbelievable power into the company’s hands. But are the mysterious deaths connected to this volatile secret? And can it be further protected? Thrown together, the women could not be more different: Diane Stevens is a well-connected, affluent artist from the Upper East Side. Kelly Harris is an African-American model who, having grown up in a rough Philadelphia neighbourhood with a new ‘uncle’ every month, believed she had at last found safety and contentment in Paris, married to a brilliant scientist.

Taut with suspense and vivid characterization, and with an unnervingly realistic premise that could alter our lives, Are You Afraid of the Dark is Sheldon at the top of his form. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Very Poor, 20 Aug 2005
Contrary to the official blurb, this is far from a writer 'at the top of his form'. Like the second reviewer, I've read all of Sidney Sheldon's books over the years and have becoming increasingly disappointed with each new release. After a four year wait since 'The Sky Is Falling', this has to be his worst book yet, with an utterly predictable, laughable plot and characters that struggle to be even one-dimensional. A few chapters in I found myself wondering if the author had actually written this book himself, or just dictated the plot to his 10 year old nephew and had him write it for him - the writing really is that poor. I wonder if perhaps it's time for Mr Sheldon to hang up his pen and retire from writing gracefully (he is in his late 70's after all), leaving his fans with their memories of the far better work he did in his early career. If you're a Sheldon fan, do yourself a favour, save your 3.99 and re-read one of his earlier books instead. You will gain nothing but disappointment if you buy this book.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars dreadful!, 16 July 2005
By Sharon (SURREY United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
What a waste of money. I have read all his books and been getting more and more disappointed with each subsequent release. His last book lacked any depth and I was sorely tempted to not buy this one, but decided to give him one last try with Are You Afraid of the Dark. Yet again the story line lacked any real punch, the characters were one dimentional, and to be honest I couldn't wait to finish it. What a shame. That is it for my Sidney Sheldon reading. I won't be buying his books agin.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars LOVED IT!, 28 April 2006
By Jen (Liverpool, UK) - See all my reviews
Contrary to most of the other reviews, I loved this book. I have read all his books, and had this book sitting on the shelf for weeks before I picked it up and started reading. Its very fast, and each chapter makes you want to read on, a typical page turner. I admit its far fetched at times, but it kept me guessing. As an avid reader of James Patterson, James Herbert , Mary Higgins Clark et al, I expected to be able to guess the ending - I was wrong. Its a great book, typical of Sidney Sheldons style, and great for absorbing yourself and letting the world drift by
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2.0 out of 5 stars Some people should write one book only
and sidney sheldon is one of them. I have said this before in a review on another author, and time and time again it proves itself to be true. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Leeds lass

3.0 out of 5 stars Great trashy read to take on holiday with you
Sidney Sheldon writes what I call a great "trashy" read. Her plots are not rocket science and her characters are one dimensional and totally disposable. Read more
Published on 6 Nov 2006 by Kali

1.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely awful
I expected more when I picked this book up, but was sadly disappointed. The story itself is a shambles and the style of writing is so poor, especilly when you consider that... Read more
Published on 4 Jan 2006 by BA

1.0 out of 5 stars Rediculously predictable - NOT a buy!
My first read from this bestselling author has been utterly dissapointing. Shallow characters, an endless series of miraculous escapes, torturous repeated descriptions of... Read more
Published on 31 Aug 2005 by spla1110

1.0 out of 5 stars Very poor.
Perhaps I am have got used to much better fiction, but this is very poor. This is the first of the authors books I have read and it will be the last. Read more
Published on 22 July 2005 by S. Glossop

3.0 out of 5 stars Not Sheldon's Best
I was very disappointed with this one as I thought it would be as gripping as "The Other Side of Midnight" or "Bloodline". Read more
Published on 12 Jun 2005 by B. J. Pettiford

3.0 out of 5 stars Bit disappointing
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Published on 1 Feb 2005 by johnnyliverpool

2.0 out of 5 stars What a Sheldon dissapointment
Having been a Sidney Sheldon fan for years and an avid reader of all his books I was so excited to read this long awaited book.
But what a dissapointment. Read more
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