The Promised World: A Novel - Softcover

"Tucker is a riveting storyteller whose book brims with a cathartic intelligence about the dark side of families and how we survive." -- "People"

"Engrossing and suspenseful, Tucker's remarkable fourth novel unveils the motives behind the curious behavior and superfluous lies of unusually close-knit fraternal twins...[a] satisfying, imminently readable novel." -- "Publishers Weekly "

"A compulsively readable story...nothing is as it appears in this suspenseful, well-crafted look at truth and betrayal...a haunting, harrowing story." -- "Library Journal"

"A compelling must-read novel that is part mystery, part family drama, and wholly satisfying." -- "Deseret News"

"Tucker excels at telling unexpected stories. In "The Promised World", she hands the reader a solid marriage that is torn by tragedy...when the story's underlying turns are revealed, and everything comes together, it makes terrific sense." -- "The Denver Post"

"A masterfully told story that delves deep into the human psyche and examines the frailty of the human mind after a tragedy and the powerful, lifelong impact of childhood memories." -- "Booklist"

""The Promised World" is a book that will appeal both to readers of literary fiction and those who enjoy psychological suspense. It's one of the standout novels of the year." -- "The Chicago Sun-Times"