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Magic Hour:

A Novel
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231 Reviews
Random House Publishing Group, Feb 28, 2006 - Fiction - 391 pages
BONUS: This edition contains a Magic Hour discussion guide.

In the rugged Pacific Northwest lies the Olympic National Forest—nearly a million acres of impenetrable darkness and impossible beauty. From deep within this old growth forest, a six-year-old girl appears. Speechless and alone, she offers no clue as to her identity, no hint of her past.

Having retreated to her western Washington hometown after a scandal left her career in ruins, child psychiatrist Dr. Julia Cates is determined to free the extraordinary little girl she calls Alice from a prison of unimaginable fear and isolation. To reach her, Julia must discover the truth about Alice’s past—although doing so requires help from Julia’s estranged sister, a local police officer. The shocking facts of Alice’s life test the limits of Julia’s faith and strength, even as she struggles to make a home for Alice—and for herself. In Magic Hour, Kristin Hannah creates one of her most beloved characters, and delivers an incandescent story about the resilience of the human spirit, the triumph of hope, and the meaning of home.

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I liked this book but then I like Hannah's writing. - Goodreads
I cried at the end (but also predicted the ending). - Goodreads
I liked the plot alot. - Goodreads
The writing was a bit simple and trite. - Goodreads
Great character development. - Goodreads
It had an interesting premise. - Goodreads

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User Review  - Sarah - Goodreads

Overall I enjoyed this book. I read it quickly (in about a day) because I just had to know where Alice came from and how things would end up for her. I didn't care much for the romantic relationships ... Read full review

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User Review  - Tracy Treanor - Goodreads

This was my latest audio book, and I loved it! The story is compelling and I found myself hoping for a long period of driving so I could hear what was going to happen next. I highly recommend this audio book! (of course, I read Kristin Hannah a lot, and I love her books!) Read full review

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About the author (2006)

Kristin Hannah is the bestselling author of many acclaimed novels, including On Mystic Lake, Between Sisters, Comfort & Joy, and The Things We Do For Love. She lives in the Pacific Northwest and on Kauai with her husband and son.


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