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One Step Too Far

Lisa Gardner, Tina Seskis
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One Step Too Far

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013

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Lisa Gardner, Tina Seskis

One Step Too Far

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Shoshone National Forest • Contemporary

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In One Step Too Far by Lisa Gardner, a woman named Frankie Elkin joins a search party to find Tim O'Day, who went missing in the Wyoming wilderness five years ago. The novel incorporates themes of survival, mystery, and human resilience as Frankie delves into the secrets hidden deep in the forest.

Reviews & Readership

3.7

14,568 ratings

58%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

One Step Too Far by Lisa Gardner is praised for its strong, engaging plot and well-developed characters. However, some readers find it slower-paced compared to Gardner's previous works, and a few plot twists were deemed predictable. Overall, it’s a solid thriller with an emotional depth that appeals to long-time fans and new readers alike.

Who should read this

Who Should Read One Step Too Far?

Fans of gripping psychological thrillers with complex characters will enjoy Lisa Gardner's One Step Too Far. Ideal for readers of Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl or Paula Hawkins's The Girl on the Train, this book offers intense suspense and unexpected twists.

3.7

14,568 ratings

58%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Shoshone National Forest • Contemporary

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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