A Hole in the Universe (Morris, Mary Mcgarry) (Morris, Mary Mcgarry)

Readers and critics have been enchanted by Mary McGarry Morriss unforgettable characters and masterly use of suspense in her four earlier novels, including the bestselling Songs in Ordinary Time . In her latest tour de force, Gordon Loomis returns to a changed world after twenty-five years in prison. His old neighborhood is blighted by drug dealers; his brother is eager to help but is too caught up in his own life; his loyal friend Delores makes him realize that hes just as afraid of relationships as he is of going back to jail; and his inherent decency draws the attention of a hungry child whose survival threatens the fragile balance that is Gordons freedom. Compelling and taut, suspenseful and compassionate, A Hole in the Universe will continue to resonate long after the last page is turned. On the web: http://www.marymcgarrymorris.com **

readers And Critics Have Been Enchanted By Mary Mcgarry Morris's Unforgettable Characters And Masterly Use Of Suspense In Her Four Earlier Novels, Including The Bestselling songs In Ordinary Time. In Her Latest Tour De Force, Gordon Loomis Returns To A Changed World After Twenty-five Years In Prison. His Old Neighborhood Is Blighted By Drug Dealers; His Brother Is Eager To Help But Is Too Caught Up In His Own Life; His Loyal Friend Delores Makes Him Realize That He's Just As Afraid Of Relationships As He Is Of Going Back To Jail; And His Inherent Decency Draws The Attention Of A Hungry Child Whose Survival Threatens The Fragile Balance That Is Gordon's Freedom. Compelling And Taut, Suspenseful And Compassionate, a Hole In The Universe Will Continue To Resonate Long After The Last Page Is Turned.

the New York Times

what Keeps This Borderline Potboiler Simmering Is The Sense That The Characters Really Are Evolving, Whether They're Turning Into Selfish Boors (dennis) Or Making The Transition From Doormat To Saint, As In The Case Of The Ever-surprising Delores. — john Hartl

"Richly atmospheric. bristling with dialogue, so tightened with suspense it threatens to snap? Morris is a master." -The Washington PostReaders and critics have been enchanted by Mary McGarry Morris's unforgettable characters and masterly use of suspense in her four earlier novels, including the bestselling Songs in Ordinary Time. In her latest tour de force, Gordon Loomis returns to a changed world after twenty-five years in prison. His old neighborhood is blighted by drug dealers; his brother is eager to help but is too caught up in his own life; his loyal friend Delores makes him realize that he's just as afraid of relationships as he is of going back to jail; and his inherent decency draws the attention of a hungry child whose survival threatens the fragile balance that is Gordon's freedom.Compelling and taut, suspenseful and compassionate, A Hole in the Universe will continue to resonate long after the last page is turned. Readers and critics have been enchanted by Mary McGarry Morris’s unforgettable characters and masterly use of suspense in her four earlier novels, including the bestselling Songs in Ordinary Time. In her latest tour de force, Gordon Loomis returns to a changed world after twenty-five years in prison. His old neighborhood is blighted by drug dealers; his brother is eager to help but is too caught up in his own life; his loyal friend Delores makes him realize that he’s just as afraid of relationships as he is of going back to jail; and his inherent decency draws the attention of a hungry child whose survival threatens the fragile balance that is Gordon’s freedom.

Compelling and taut, suspenseful and compassionate, A Hole in the Universe will continue to resonate long after the last page is turned.

On the web: marymcgarrymorris.com


Overview: Readers and critics have been enchanted by Mary McGarry Morris's unforgettable characters and masterly use of suspense in her four earlier novels, including the bestselling Songs in Ordinary Time. In her latest tour de force, Gordon Loomis returns to a changed world after twenty-five years in prison. His old neighborhood is blighted by drug dealers; his brother is eager to help but is too caught up in his own life; his loyal friend Delores makes him realize that he's just as afraid of relationships as he is of going back to jail; and his inherent decency draws the attention of a hungry child whose survival threatens the fragile balance that is Gordon's freedom. Compelling and taut, suspenseful and compassionate, A Hole in the Universe will continue to resonate long after the last page is turned After 25 years in prison for a senseless juvenile murder, Gordon Loomis returns to a changed world. His old neighborhood is blighted by drug dealers and neglected property. His brother, a successful oral surgeon, tries to help but is torn by his own fears and failings. Gordon's persistent visitor, the flamboyant Delores, yearns to be a part of his life, but he is as afraid of relationships as he is of being sent back to jail