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Not an earth shattering book, but a good quick read. International bestselling author diane chamberlain a highspeed chase of a novel, saving max is like the best of john grisham with a feminine twist. Antoinette van heugten was born in houston, texas and is now living in fredericksburg, texas. Log in to see more information about antoinette van heugten log in or register now. Saving max ebook written by antoinette van heugten. Antoinette van heugten is a former international trial lawyer who retired to pursue a fulltime career as a novelist. See all books authored by antoinette van heugten, including saving max, and the tulip eaters, and more on thriftbooks. Books antoinette van heugten avh booksantoinette van. Saving max unabridged audiobook, by antoinette van heugten. Once older she had a career as an international trial lawyer, but retired to become a novelist instead. The story is mystery and it doesnt have to be all realistic.
Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Thankfully, in georgia, van heugten creates a friend who may have domestic issues of her own but is a vital anchor for max and his loving mum. Sep 24, 20 antoinette van heugten combines the tender, unshakable bond between mother and son with an actionpacked, edgeofyourseat thriller. Saving max is a combination of a detectivepsychological and legal thriller. Saving max ebook by antoinette van heugten kobo edition. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Saving max by antoinette van heugten authors on tour. Read saving max by antoinette van heugten available from rakuten kobo. Saving max by antoinette van heugten book read online. In a riveting exploration of the power the past wields over the present, critically acclaimed author antoinette van heug. The novel is about attorney danielle parkman and her son max, a teenager with asperger syndrome who was accused of murdering another patient at a mental hospital.
Antoinette van heugten may be a debut author, but her novel sings like a beautiful classic song. May 16, 2012 a few days ago i finished my fourth pleasure reading of the summer, saving max by antoinette van heugten. New york times bestselling author eileen goudge antoinette van heugten combines the tender, unshakable bond between mother and son with an actionpacked, edgeofyourseat thriller. Ask antoinette van heugten 4 members last activity aug 22, 20 12. The tulip eaters ebook by antoinette van heugten rakuten kobo. Praise antoinette van heugten combines the tender, unshakable bond between mother and son with an actionpacked, edgeofyourseat thriller. This book was an amazing read, and i simply couldnt put it down.
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