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Odd Child Out: A Novel

by Gilly Macmillan

Published: 2017-10-03
Paperback : 432 pages

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From New York Times Bestselling Author of WHAT SHE KNEW

"A hugely satisfying and thrilling read. Highly recommended!" -Shari LaPena, New York Times bestselling author of The Couple Next Door

"Literary suspense at its finest.”—Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of Pretty ...

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From New York Times Bestselling Author of WHAT SHE KNEW

"A hugely satisfying and thrilling read. Highly recommended!" -Shari LaPena, New York Times bestselling author of The Couple Next Door

"Literary suspense at its finest.”—Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of Pretty Baby

How well do you know the people you love…?

Best friends Noah Sadler and Abdi Mahad have always been inseparable. But when Noah is found floating unconscious in Bristol's Feeder Canal, Abdi can't--or won't--tell anyone what happened.

Just back from a mandatory leave following his last case, Detective Jim Clemo is now assigned to look into this unfortunate accident. But tragedy strikes and what looked like the simple case of a prank gone wrong soon ignites into a public battle. Noah is British. Abdi is a Somali refugee. And social tensions have been rising rapidly in Bristol. Against this background of fear and fury two families fight for their sons and for the truth. Neither of them know how far they will have to go, what demons they will have to face, what pain they will have to suffer.

Because the truth hurts.

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"Odd Child Out"by Kathy H. (see profile) 05/11/20

Macmillan never disappoints! A fast paced read and the 2nd in the Jim Clemo series, but you can still read without buying #1, although I would recommend that you do, because Macmillan's books are not... (read more)

"Odd Child Out"by Carolyn R. (see profile) 11/18/17

It has been interesting to read the lower ranked reviews after reading the book. However I have to agree with the majority --- i really liked this book It drew me in from the very beginnin... (read more)

"Great Read"by Betty T. (see profile) 10/20/17

This story revolves around best friends Noah Sadler and Abdi Mahad, both aged 15. Noah missed a lot of school because of medical treatments for his cancer. Upon his return to school he is sh... (read more)

"Edge of your seat"by liz p. (see profile) 10/09/17

Two fifteen year old boys, one from a privileged white family, the other a black Somolian refugee become unlikely friends when the refugee is given a scholarship to a prestigious school in B... (read more)

"Odd Child Out"by Elizabeth P. (see profile) 10/05/17

Best friends sometimes do unexpected things. Abdi and Noah were best friends and did something that no one would expect.

The unexpected incident obviously brought the police in along wit

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