Darkness, My Old Friend is a novel by bestselling author Lisa Unger. It is the second book set in The Hollows, and features Jones Cooper.

Reception

Tim O'Connell of ''

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'' wrote that the "plotting at times is as intricate as the mine shafts that undermine the town". ''

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'' wrote that Unger "shows her usual deftness at intricate plotting and explores the mother-child relationship from multiple angles, but too often refers to back story from a previous novel without explanation." ''

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'' wrote: "As with Fragile, the secluded nature of the town easily lends itself to long-gestating secrets, which Unger handles much better in this follow-up that's as much about uncovering the past as it is about accepting the future."

Awards and honors

Darkness, My Old Friend was a top book pick from both ''Family Circle Magazine'' and ''Washington Life Magazine''.

References

2011 American novels American crime novels Novels by Lisa Unger Crown Publishing Group books {{2010s-crime-novel-stub