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Promise Not to Tell

Jennifer McMahon
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Promise Not to Tell

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007

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Jennifer McMahon

Promise Not to Tell

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

250

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Vermont • 2000s

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Promise Not to Tell by Jennifer McMahon, a woman named Kate returns to her Vermont hometown where her friend, Del's, decades-old murder remains unsolved. As she faces her past and strange occurrences in her community, she uncovers hidden truths and confronts long-buried secrets linked to Del's tragic fate.

Mysterious

Dark

Suspenseful

Emotional

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

3.9

21,000 ratings

59%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Promise Not to Tell by Jennifer McMahon expertly intertwines mystery and supernatural elements, captivating readers with its eerie atmosphere and well-crafted suspense. Positive reviews often highlight the novel’s engaging plot and vivid character development. However, some critiques mention a predictable storyline and reliance on genre clichés. Overall, it is a compelling read for fans of mystery and psychological thrillers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Promise Not to Tell?

Fans of suspenseful and atmospheric thrillers like The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold or The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins will enjoy Promise Not to Tell. It appeals to readers intrigued by chilling mysteries, small-town secrets, and rich character development.

3.9

21,000 ratings

59%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

250

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Vermont • 2000s

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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