All the Colors of the Dark

Bookseller recommendation

“All the Colors of the Dark is unlike any novel I have ever read. It is a beautifully written epic literary drama that spans decades. It is a character study that paints a picture of each person, so you feel like you have known them forever. It is a coming-of-age story. It is a thriller about a serial killer. It is a hauntingly beautiful love story. But most of all it is a story about obsession and how it takes over everything. It is at times heart wrenching, but it will also at times make you laugh. And you will never forget the story of Patch and Saint.”

— Nancy • Fiction Addiction

Bookseller recommendation

“If you love staying up past bedtime, you’ll love this book! A mystery full of twists and turns that leaves you guessing right up until the end. Full of well thought out characters who will win your attention and your heart. ”

— Marisa Neyenhuis • Chapter One Book Store

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“This is one of the best books I've read in 2024! Fast-paced thriller, accessible prose. Understated beauty and dramatic turns. Not overwrought!”

— Angela • True Leaves

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“Twists and turns right up until the end! Chris Whitaker is great at making me stay up way too late, to see what happens. ”

— Marisa • Chapter One Book Store

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“This book easily slid into my top five. A must read. ”

— Bobbi • Buffalo Books

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“This mystery/thriller is also an epic love story. It is my number one book of 2024 and possibly of all time. When I wasn’t reading it, I was thinking about it. It was an action packed story of bravery, resilience and sacrifice. This was a deeply emotional journey with the complex characters that will stay with you long after the book ends. I was left in tears and will always remember this book. ”

— Sandra • Underground Books

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“Wow! This thriller grabs you and keeps you in suspense to the very end, with intriguing back-stories, missing persons, acts of heroism and a mystery about whether a boy’s memory is real or a hallucination. I loved the friendship between Patch, a heroic boy and Saint, a girl who is a creative survivor and the way it sustains them when the unthinkable happens in their town. What a page turner! ”

— Patience • Underground Books

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“Definitely one of my favorite reads of 2024! Such a unique story with excellent character development. While perhaps not a traditional mystery, it absolutely has one at its’ center that will keep you guessing while deeply invested in the characters and how they are connected. Four of our staff members read this and declared it a favorite. When I reached the end, I almost wanted to start it over again to pick up on the clues that were clearly sprinkled throughout. ”

— Kelly • Reads by the River

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“My favorite book of 2024! Can’t wait to read it again!”

— Shannan • Bookish Modesto

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“Riveting read from the first page to the last! Couldn’t stop listening! ”

— Jen • The Literary Cat Co.

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“Heartbreaking and loving all at once, this gripping and fast paced thriller drew me in from page one. Silence of the Lambs meets My Girl with it's simultaneous horror and found family in 1970s Missouri. I couldn't put it down, and I'm not sure to forget it any time soon!”

— Yvonne • Author's Note

Bookseller recommendation

“Ready to feel all the feelings? Because this story has ALL of them, including excellent twists and a pervasive mystery that will have you listening non-stop. All the Colors of the Dark weaves the story of multiple characters affected by a single, dark event throughout time, and follows each as they grapple with trauma, grief, and endless hope. This is one of my favourite reads of the year! ”

— Baylee • Daisy Chain Book Co.