All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker

All the Colors of the Dark

by Chris Whitaker

A Read with Jenna Book Club Pick | New York Times Bestseller

Extended Synopsis

Set against the backdrop of 1975 Missouri, All the Colors of the Dark is an epic narrative that begins in the small town of Monta Clare. As the Vietnam War winds down and the nation shifts, a predator begins targeting local girls. When the daughter of a wealthy family is marked for abduction, an unlikely hero named Patch intervenes. His act of bravery saves her but sets off a chain of events that will define the rest of his life and the lives of those he loves.

This novel is far more than a standard procedural; it is a sprawling exploration of devotion and the shadows of obsession. Patch’s fixation on finding the truth leads him on a decades-long journey, shadowed by an FBI agent whose own obsession may rival his own. Chris Whitaker masterfully melds tense suspense with a powerful emotional core, delivering a story about the lengths one will go to for love and the blinding light of hope that persists even in the darkest circumstances.

Reader Targeting

• Thriller Enthusiasts: Readers who enjoy gritty, character-driven suspense and complex serial killer mysteries.
• Literary Fiction Fans: Those who appreciate "epic" storytelling that blends genre elements with deep emotional exploration.
• Book Club Members: Ideal for groups seeking high-stakes narratives with significant themes of trauma, loyalty, and obsession.

Accolades & Awards

• Read with Jenna Book Club Pick (as featured on the TODAY Show).
• New York Times Bestseller with over a million copies sold.
• Best Book of the Year: Washington Post, She Reads, and Kirkus Reviews.
• Endorsed by Gillian Flynn and Kristin Hannah.

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