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In order to navigate out of this carousel, please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. I thought I would like it, but started doubting my judgment. How long can you get away with a lie? . ―Toronto Star “Jar of Hearts is a modern “Silence of the Lambs” without the liver and fava beans… compelling and creepily suspenseful.” ―Aspen Daily News"It's not often that a mystery features such a fresh plot. There’s a great twist at the end that I thought I’d worked out, but I got it wrong! Geo takes a plea in exchange for testifying against Calvin and is sentenced to five years in jail.

I was hooked on page one. Offer valid for new subscribers only.† Conditions apply.

Certainly not Kaiser Brody, who was close with both girls back in high school.But fourteen years later, Angela Wong's remains are discovered in the woods near Geo's childhood home. And what happened that fateful night is more complex and more chilling than anyone really knows. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 10, 2018. Having said that, JAR OF HEARTS, is a gripping page turner. As they say on TV programs, this one contains violence, adult themes and scenes of a sexual nature, but it’s all in pursuit of a great story, a true emotional rollercoaster. The same Calvin James who murdered at least three other women. . Now the obsessive past catches up with the deadly present when new bodies begin to turn up, killed in the exact same manner as Angela Wong.How far will someone go to bury her secrets and hide her grief? How long can you get away with a lie? You can tell, from page 1 that you are in the hands of a master. 2.5 stars. HOWEVER... it also has some really uncomfortable scenes and those with a delicate tummy or sensitive nature might find this book a step too far. My write-in Goodreads Choice Award for 2018! Fourteen years later, Angela’s body is found and the police connect Calvin and Geo to the murder. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. JENNIFER HILLIER was born and raised in Toronto, Canada, and lived in the Seattle area for years before returning home to Toronto, where she now lives with her family. ―Publishers Weekly"There is a dynamite thriller-horror plot pulsing through these pages... Hillier has a Chelsea Cain-like ability to horrify her readers in a way that feels agonizingly real." My Experience: I started reading Jar of Hearts on 3/11/18 and finished it on 3/18/18. Disturbing... read it in one night. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Too many thriller writers lose control of their words; their plots never quite make sense; their loose threads never quite come together. It’s just that Geo's ex turns out to be a serial killer.

Jennifer Hillier writes with the assurance of a master story-teller and, as with all her books, she steers the story to a satisfying climax with a firm, steady hand. Hillier’s masterful story-telling and compelling voice pulled me deeper and deeper.

Recommended. This book … Please try again. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. But to Geo, he's something else entirely. And Kaiser―now a detective with Seattle PD―finally learns the truth: Angela was a victim of Calvin James.

Nobody ever suspected that her best friend, Georgina Shaw, now an executive and rising star at her Seattle pharmaceutical company, was involved in any way.

And it goes the other way too. .When she was sixteen years old, Angela Wong―one of the most popular girls in school―disappeared without a trace. Geo carried the secret of Calvin’s dark deeds until the evidence landed her in prison. It will be published on 6/12/18 by Minotaur Books, an imprint of St. Martin’s Press, paperback, 320 pages.

The perfect blend of riveting characters, chilling details, and gasping twists in this standout thriller will keep you frantically reading until the explosive end." For fourteen years, she carried the secret of Angela's death until Geo was arrested and sent to prison.While everyone thinks they finally know the truth, there are dark secrets buried deep. Find out in Jennifer Hillier's Jar of Hearts. I purchased the book after reading the synopsis and seeing many high ratings. This was a fast paced book that I could not put down! How long can you live with it? To the authorities, Calvin was a notorious serial killer. I absolutely loved this book. Nobody ever suspected that her best friend, Georgina Shaw, now an executive and rising star at her Seattle pharmaceutical company, was involved in any way. Geo takes a plea in exchange for testifying against Calvin and is sentenced to five years in jail. And, maybe, just maybe, she had something to do with his first murder; and, oh, that first murder victim was one of Geo’s best friends. I will be buying more books from this author and definitely recommend this if you like a little bit of suspense and gore. My write-in Goodreads Choice Award for 2018!

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You almost feel bad for Geo, the slippery heroine at the heart of Jennifer Hillier’s dark and twisted tale. It can be completely brilliant the whole way, but if the end is over the top or ridiculous, it really ruins the book for me. Please see your welcome email for exclusions and details.

Not for the faint of heart I think. Personally, I really enjoyed reading Geo's story and the chapters alternating between present and past ensured I was captivated throughout. And that is just what is needed to craft a convincing psychological thriller. The following ISBNs are associated with this title: Sign up to get exclusive offers, the best in books & more.Plus, enjoy 10% off your next online purchase over $50.†. * Winner - Best Novel, 2019 ITW Thriller Award * MysteryTribune Ten Women Mystery and Thriller Writers You Should be Reading * Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Best of 2018 * Bustle’s Best Thriller 11 Authors Read This Year * CrimeReads’ 20 Best of 2018 * Writer Types Podcast Favorite Books * LitReactor Best Books of 2018 * CrimeReads Favorite Crime Books of the Year * BOLO Books Top Reads of 2018 * SouthFlorida.com Best Mystery Novels of 2018 * Suspense Magazine Best of 2018 - Mystery/Thriller category, An explosive, edge-of-your-seat read about three friends, one murder, and a whole world of secrets…. Turbulent and often volatile, their relationship bordered on obsession from the moment they met right up until the night Angela was killed. You can tell, from page 1 that you are in the hands of a master. Their relationship bordered on obsession from the moment they met, right up until the night Angela was killed. Yet I found I couldn’t put it down. Thank you. ―Military Press"Mesmerizing... Find a comfortable chair because you won't move until the last page." The same Calvin James who murdered at least three other women. Not for the faint of heart I think. I’ve been noticing that my ultimate rating for a book hinges on the ending. I am in the minority here as I had a strong dislike for the main characters. Please see your welcome email for exclusions and details. “Thrilling…terrifying, Jar of Hearts is definitely not something you’ve read before.”―Cleveland Plain Dealer. I lose sleep when a new book comes out... EVERY time. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: A Novel, Murder Of Crows: A gripping Lake Pines Mystery Novel, A Brace of Fiends: Book six in the Superintendent Lorrie Sullivan series, A Flock of Innocents: Book Three in the Superintendent Lorrie Sullivan Series, Conflict of Interest (Joe Dillard Book 5), Judgment Cometh: and That Right Soon (Joe Dillard Book 8), DON'T LIE TO ME (Eva Rae Thomas Mystery Book 1). Nobody ever knew what became of her―not Georgina, her best friend, nor Kaiser, who was close with both girls. Too many thriller writers lose control of their words; their plots never quite make sense; their loose threads never quite come together. Prime members enjoy Free Two-Day Shipping, Free Same-Day or One-Day Delivery to select areas, Prime Video, Prime Music, Prime Reading, and more.

- Lisa Gardner, New York Times bestselling author of Right Behind YouThis is the story of three best friends: one who was murdered, one who went to prison, and one who''s been searching for the truth all these years . I absolutely loved this book.

Angela was one of the most popular girls in her high school before she disappeared without a trace. Yet I found I couldn’t put it down.

Would you recommend this product to a friend? . Fourteen years later, Angela’s body is found and the police connect Calvin and Geo to the murder. ―Chevy Stevens, New York Times bestselling author of Still Missing and Never Let You Go"Jar of Hearts is harrowing and intense―a vivid look at the long repercussions of violent crime, with a central character you won't soon forget. I kept reading until the end in hopes that all the lead characters would be killed.

―Caroline Kepnes, New York Times bestselling author of You and Hidden Bodies"Intense and compelling, Jar of Hearts is a well-written blend of fascinating characters and a deeply layered story, which unwinds with excruciating intensity. .When she was sixteen years old, Angela Wong-one of the most popular girls in school-disappeared without a trace. This is a smart, edgy thriller with lots of surprises. This is my first Jennifer Hillier book and certainly won't be my last. Fast, FREE delivery, video streaming, music, and much more. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 7, 2019. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages that interest you. ―Lisa Unger, New York Times bestselling author of The Red Hunter"As dark as a storm-torn night and just as unnerving, Jar of Hearts will have readers gasping in shock as they tear through the pages.

And that is just what is needed to craft a convincing psychological thriller. Love Jennifer Hillier's books... always wait in anticipation for a new one. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 10, 2018. The plot only twisted and ratcheted tighter from there until I couldn’t pull away. Sign up to get exclusive offers, the best in books & more. And what happened that fateful night is more complex and more chilling than anyone really knows. I couldn’t put it down, and read the whole book in 2 days!