''Black Out'' is a psychological thriller by bestselling author Lisa Unger. It is a standalone novel.

Reception

Publishers Weekly ''Publishers Weekly'' (''PW'') is an American weekly trade news magazine targeted at publishers, librarians, booksellers, and literary agents. Published continuously since 1872, it has carried the tagline, "The International News Magazine of ...

'' wrote that Unger "expertly turns what could have been a routine serial-killer story into a haunting odyssey for Annie, dropping red herrings and clues along the way until the reader feels as unsettled as Annie."

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'' called it a "welcome addition to the kind of crime fiction American writers do so well: larger than life, pacy, with flashes of humour and wisdom, and gripping to the end." Allison Block of the ''

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'' wrote that Unger "makes up for an occasionally awkward narrative with the compelling character of Annie: dark, troubled, and teetering on the brink."

Awards and honors

''Black Out'' was selected as a ''Today'' show "Top 10" Summer Read, a BookSense Notable, won the Silver Medal for popular fiction in the 2008 Florida Book Awards and was a finalist in the 2009 Prix Polar International award.

References

2008 American novels American crime novels Novels by Lisa Unger Shaye Areheart Books books {{2000s-crime-novel-stub