Im teaching a thriller writing workshop at corporeal writing in portland, or, march 21 and 22nd. Sweetheart by chelsea cain meet your next favorite book. Chelsea lived the first few years of her life on an iowa commune, then grew up in bellingham, wa, where the infamous green river. The characters in chelsea cain s second thriller, sweetheart, are so cinematic that we reflexively cast the film version while reading.
Cain grew up on a hippie commune and wrote her masters thesis based on her memoirs. Chelsea cain took the crime world by storm, introducing two of the most compelling characters in decades. Sweetheart by chelsea cain audio book simply audiobooks. Sweetheart book ottawa public library bibliocommons. Hated sweetheart so much, i stopped listening would you try another book from chelsea cain andor carolyn mccormick. Sweetheart ebook by chelsea cain 9781429932660 rakuten kobo. In chelsea cain s first novel, heartsick, we met serial killer gretchen lowebeautiful, highly intelligent, culturedand her victimloverhunter archie sheridan, portland detective and family man.
Cain was born february 5, 1972 in iowa city, iowa, to mary cain and larry schmidt. Chelsea lived the first few years of her life on an. The book spent four weeks on the new york times bestseller list and garne. The first book trailer for author chelsea cains murder mystery novel, sweetheart. Cain s first book about gretchen and archie, i was a. Chelsea cain lived the first few years of her life on an iowa commune, then grew up in bellingham, washington, where the infamous green river killer was the boogeyman of her youth.
Mix that all up with a vicodin addict hero, and it simply was not worth finishing. However, author chelsea cain came up with a real winner in heartsick the prequel to sweetheart. Sweetheart by cain, chelsea and a great selection of related books. Chelsea lived the first few years of her life on an iowa commune, then grew up in bellingham, wa, where the infamous. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear. Cain is very much a member of the cadre of female crime writers who match their male counterparts in extreme, unsparing violence. Her first novel featuring detective archie sheridan and killer gretchen lowell, heartsick, was a new york times bestseller. With heartsick, cain took the crime world by storm, introducing two of the most compelling. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 325 pages and is available in hardcover format.
Chelsea cain books list of books by author chelsea cain. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. In 2004 she wrote her first thriller by the name heartsick and after being published in september 2007 it became an instant hit in the new york times. Poppsychology for superheroes chronicle books, 2006, which cain cowrote with her husband. Also the author of confessions of a teen sleuth, a parody based on the life of nancy drew, and several nonfiction titles. Cain s latest book, sweetheart, continues archies story and dysfunctional relationship with his archnemesis, gretchen lowell. But the riveting story of archie and gretchen was left unfinished, and now. He pressed the fingers of one hand into his right temple, trying to slow the pulse of blood that beat against his skin. Chelsea cain is an american author who writes thriller novels as well as humour books. Now this book sweetheart was a good book and all but seemed to drag on in spots. Serial killer gretchen lowell is back in chelsea cains new novel sweetheart. Sweetheart by chelsea cain used good 9780312662394.
The beauty killer case has exploded because beautiful, serial killer gretchen lowell has escaped from prison. This book was populated by unbelievable characters and absolutely stomachturning grisly details of gruesome murders. Sweetheart npr coverage of sweetheart by chelsea cain. Chelsea cain is the new york times bestselling author of the archie sheridangretchen lowell thrillers heartsick, sweetheart, evil at heart, the night season, kill you twice, and let me go. All i can say about this book sweetheart by chelsea cain is that its a real page. Chelsea cain s debut heartsick created quite a stir, with its heady mix of familiar serial killer motifs and some striking innovations notably the fact that her utterly ruthless murderer was a woman. Lets have closure on gretchen lovell and a way forward for archie to show us that he is more than. Jul 20, 2010 chelsea cain is the new york times bestselling author of the night season, evil at heart, and heartsick. The third book in the archie sheridan gretchen lowell saga is one of the most beloved. Chelsea cain s first thriller, heartsick, was an interesting debut with a fascinating protagonist in fragile homicide detective archie sheridan. Book trailer 2 for sweetheart by chelsea cain youtube. Cain lived the first few years of her life on an iowa commune, then grew up in bellingham, wa, where the infamous.
Sweetheart by chelsea cain and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I am disappointed in this second installment in the ongoing saga of psychopath, gretchen lowell, and her bizarre, twisted relationship with detective archie sheridan. Read sweetheart online by chelsea cain books free 30day. Cain lived the first few years of her life on an iowa commune, then grew up in bellingham, wa, where the infamous green river killer was the boogieman of her youth.
As far as fiction goes, chelsea cain started the gretchen lowell thriller series in 2007 with heartsick. Chelsea cain is the new york times bestselling author of the night season, evil at heart, sweetheart, and heartsick. Chelsea cain is the new york times bestselling author of evil at heart, sweetheart, and heartsick. Each new novel in chelsea cain s scorching bestselling series. Sweetheart by chelsea cain 2008, hardcover, large type. Chelsea cain is a longtime teen sleuth enthusiast and the author of the hippie handbook, the memoir dharma girl, and the forthcoming thriller heartsick, she edited the anthology wild child, about daughters of the counterculture, she has written for a wide variety of publications and is currently a humor columnist for the oregonian. Sweetheart by chelsea cain overdrive rakuten overdrive. Sweetheart chelsea cain book trailer cosproductions. Chelsea snow cain born 1972 is an american writer of novels and columns. The first two, heartsick and sweetheart, were listed in stephen kings top ten books of the year in entertainment weekly. Each new novel in chelsea cains scorching bestselling series. Notable works, sweetheart, heartsick, evil at heart. The second book trailer for author chelsea cain s murder mystery novel, sweetheart.
Books by chelsea cain writers similar to chelsea cain. From there, her thesis became dharma girl and got published. Chelsea cain s first four novels featuring archie sheridan have all been new york times bestsellers. Heartsick, sweetheart, evil at heart, and a new novel coming in 2011. The main characters of this thriller, fiction story are archie sheridan, susan ward.
Aug 29, 2008 sweetheart chelsea cain book trailer cosproductions. Also the author of confessions of a teen sleuth, a parody based on the life of nancy drew, several nonfiction titles, and a weekly column in the oregonian. Archie is a detective whose character can be developed but whether i want to read a third novel featuring these two at it yet again is a moot point. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read sweetheart. Sweetheart picks up two years after the grotesque events of heartsick unfolded, and with the same cast of. Her father dodged the vietnam draft and her parents lived underground for several years. Sweetheart chelsea cain, author, carolyn mccormick, read by, read by carolyn mccormick. The first edition of the novel was published in 2008, and was written by chelsea cain. Both heartsick and sweetheart were listed in stephen kings top ten books of the year in entertainment weekly. Book is in fine to as new condition and is a clean, square and tight copy. Share sweetheart by chelsea cain 2008, hardcover, large type sweetheart by chelsea cain 2008, hardcover, large type 1 product rating.
Chelsea lived the first few years of her life on an iowa commune, then grew up in bellingham, wa, where the infamous green river killer was the boogieman of her youth. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the us. Chelsea cain is the new york times bestselling author of the night season, evil at heart, and heartsick. But the riveting story of archie and gretchen was left. Sweetheart picks up two years after the grotesque events of heartsick unfolded, and with the same cast of characters. From sweetheart in the follow up to her bestselling debut, author chelsea cain assembles the familiar cast of characters from her first book, heartsickbut this time, the suspense, chills and surprises have ratcheted up in her newest offering, sweetheart. Chelsea cain nothing makes portland detective archie sheridan happier than knowing that gretchen lowellthe serial killer whose stunning beauty is belied by the gruesome murders shes committedis locked away in a psych ward. Sweetheart by chelsea cain and a great selection of related books. Chelsea cain took the crime world by storm, introducing two of the most compelling characters in. Chelsea cain is a good contemporary author with a penchant for gruesome killings in her books. The first books that she wrote in 1996 was known as dharma girl. Sweetheart archie and gretchen, book 2 by chelsea cain. Her next book one kick august, 2014 will be the first in her kick lannigan thriller series.
Sep 21, 2008 the characters in chelsea cains second thriller, sweetheart, are so cinematic that we reflexively cast the film version while reading. Apr 21, 2011 the second book trailer for author chelsea cain s murder mystery novel, sweetheart. With heartsick, chelsea cain took the crime world by storm, introducing two of the most compelling characters in decades. Chelsea cain begun her writing career back in 1996 when she was doing her master in the university of lowa. Cain spent her early childhood on a hippie commune outside of iowa city. A beautiful serial killer likes to see her victims suffer, and chelsea cains detective cant get enough of it. Both heartsick and sweetheart were listed in stephen kings top ten books of. Sweetheart book by chelsea cain 10 available editions.