The Secret of Eden
Book Review
Samantha Rapp
Issue date: 3/2/10 Section: Scene
The New York Times bestselling author, Chris Bohjalian, released his newest novel, "Secrets of Eden," in early February. The story begins with the baptism of Alice Hayward.
Alice emerges from the water stating simply the word 'there.' The word 'there' haunts the Reverend, as the next morning Alice is found dead along with her husband. We learn through Alice's flashbacks.
What follows is the unfolding story of the apparent murder-suicide of the Haywards. The story is told by the views of the Reverend, the District Attorney, and even the daughter of the Haywards, "Secrets of Eden" reveals a mystery that leads to a startling conclusion.
Alice emerges from the water stating simply the word 'there.' The word 'there' haunts the Reverend, as the next morning Alice is found dead along with her husband. We learn through Alice's flashbacks.
What follows is the unfolding story of the apparent murder-suicide of the Haywards. The story is told by the views of the Reverend, the District Attorney, and even the daughter of the Haywards, "Secrets of Eden" reveals a mystery that leads to a startling conclusion.
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