EasterBlack-owned or founded brands at TargetGroceryClothing, Shoes & AccessoriesBabyHomeFurnitureKitchen & DiningOutdoor Living & GardenToysElectronicsVideo GamesMovies, Music & BooksSports & OutdoorsBeautyPersonal CareHealthPetsHousehold EssentialsArts, Crafts & SewingSchool & Office SuppliesParty SuppliesLuggageGift IdeasGift CardsClearanceTarget New ArrivalsTarget Finds#TargetStyleTop DealsTarget Circle DealsWeekly AdShop Order PickupShop Same Day DeliveryRegistryRedCardTarget CircleFind Stores

Sponsored

Twenty-Seven Minutes - by Ashley Tate (Paperback)

Twenty-Seven Minutes - by  Ashley Tate (Paperback) - 1 of 1
$10.29 sale price when purchased online
$16.99 list price
Target Online store #3991

About this item

Highlights

  • **THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER**"The rare gift that delivers it all: elevated prose, characters with depth, unpredictable twists, and a pitch-perfect mood.
  • Author(s): Ashley Tate
  • 384 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Thrillers

Description



About the Book



"... a town grieves the loss of a young girl-but some fight to keep the truth about her death a secret."--Provided by publisher.



Book Synopsis



**THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER**

"The rare gift that delivers it all: elevated prose, characters with depth, unpredictable twists, and a pitch-perfect mood."--Ashley Audrain, New York Times bestselling author of The Push

For the last ten years, the small, claustrophobic town of West Wilmer has been struggling to understand one thing: Why did it take young Grant Dean twenty-seven minutes to call for help on the fateful night of the car accident that took the life of his beloved sister, Phoebe?

Someone knows what really happened the night Phoebe died. Someone who is ready to tell the truth.

With Phoebe's memorial in just three days, grief, delusion, ambition, and regret tornado together with biting gossip in a town full of people obsessed with a long-gone tragedy with four people at its heart. The caretaker, the secret girlfriend, the missing bad boy, and a former football star--just kids back then--are forever tied together the fateful rainy night Phoebe died.

Perfect for fans of Jane Harper and Celeste Ng, Tate's literary suspense Twenty-Seven Minutes is a gripping debut about what happens when grief becomes unbearable and dark secrets are unearthed in a hometown that is all too giddy to eat it up.



Review Quotes




"That rare gem of a novel where breathtaking prose meets gripping mystery. A young man consumed by guilt. A tragedy that haunts a small town. Chilling and captivating, Twenty-Seven Minutes is a true masterpiece in psychological suspense. Tate captures the collective mourning, the shaping and retelling of a narrative, and the dark secrets that can tear apart an insular community. It's hard to believe this is her debut--she is a new force to be reckoned with." -- Lauren Ling Brown, author of Society of Lies

"This is a story about what lingers after the people we love are gone, when the haunting is the only thing left to bind them to you. Tate brings the reader along through the disorientation of grief, both fresh and never-ending.She goes beyond the archetype of small-town life to catch the minute details you can only recognize if you grew up in one--the trickle-down effect of one generation's conflicts on another, and the complications of having family at every turn, including the wrong ones. Her writing slips past so easily that you almost don't notice the perfect little turns of phrase or the deeply painful observations about life and loss. Every moment in the story propels the reader toward the gripping finale, which feels both inevitable and shocking. Twenty-Seven Minutes is a magic trick of a book that is not to be missed." -- Elizabeth Staple, author of The Snap

"A dark read, Twenty-Seven Minutes succeeds in a satisfying way." -- New York Journal of Books

"Twenty-Seven Minutes by Ashley Tate is a ride and a half. Tate nails the small-town vibe and the messiness of human emotions, making this an all-consuming read. If you're up for a story about regret, memories, and the ripple effect of one decision, this book is for you." -- Caroline Mitchell, author of the DI Amy Winter series

"I tore through Twenty-Seven Minutes like a woman possessed. Equal parts haunting and propulsive, this fast-moving thriller grabs hold of you and doesn't let go until the final page. The entire reading experience feels like walking on thin ice--like you're waiting for something to crack, and when it does, it's entirely as satisfying as you'd hoped. I can't wait for more from Ashley Tate." -- Jenny Hollander, author of Everyone Who Can Forgive Me Is Dead

"Twenty-Seven Minutes is the rare gift that delivers it all: elevated prose, characters with depth, unpredictable twists, and a pitch-perfect mood that is wonderfully consuming. This story of a small town's obsessive hold on a decade-old tragedy, as four people in its grip try to move on, is both poignant and pacy, an unforgettable portrait of grief and the darkest ties that bind. A must-read debut that marks Ashley Tate as a brilliant new voice in literary suspense." -- Ashley Audrain, New York Times bestselling author of The Push

"A great read! Twenty-Seven Minutes vividly brings to life the long-term impact of grief and loss alongside an intriguing mystery. Well-paced with a satisfying ending and unexpected twist, I found it unputdownable." -- Patricia Wolf, author of Outback

"A twisting, beautiful, deeply affecting mystery from a commanding new talent. Twenty-Seven Minutes is by turns evocative and unpredictable, truly gripping and deeply satisfying. I loved it." -- Chris Whitaker, New York Times bestselling author of We Begin at the End

"Ashley Tate has written a masterful collision course of pain, sorrow, and grief that sliced open my veins and tore out my heart." -- Samantha M. Bailey, USA Today bestselling author of Woman on the Edge and Watch Out for Her

"In Twenty-Seven Minutes, Audrey Tate creates a tense and deeply affecting story of desperation, dysfunction, and tragedy that stays with the reader long after the final twist. Skilfully plotted and darkly atmospheric, I thoroughly enjoyed this gripping debut." -- Rosemary Hennigan, author of The Favorites

"I raced through this suspenseful debut. I loved the smart dialogue, the sense of foreboding, and the stunning setting. But, most of all, I was hooked by the characters, the twists, and the 'Who on earth could have done this?' puzzle. Definitely a writer to watch." -- Jane Corry, internationally bestselling author of Coming to Find You and My Husband's Wife

"With her well-rounded characters, breakneck pacing, and emotional depth, Ashley Tate is a new thriller writer to watch." -- Robyn Harding, international bestselling author
Dimensions (Overall): 8.2 Inches (H) x 5.4 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)
Weight: .92 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 384
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Thrillers
Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press
Theme: Suspense
Format: Paperback
Author: Ashley Tate
Language: English
Street Date: January 30, 2024
TCIN: 89463932
UPC: 9781728278148
Item Number (DPCI): 247-28-8335
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
If the item details above aren’t accurate or complete, we want to know about it.

Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 0.8 inches length x 5.4 inches width x 8.2 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.92 pounds
We regret that this item cannot be shipped to PO Boxes.
This item cannot be shipped to the following locations: American Samoa (see also separate entry under AS), Guam (see also separate entry under GU), Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico (see also separate entry under PR), United States Minor Outlying Islands, Virgin Islands, U.S., APO/FPO

Return details

This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
See the return policy for complete information.

Guests also viewed

You Shouldn't Have Come Here - by Jeneva Rose

$8.99 - $17.04
Buy 1 get 1 50% off books, movies, games & activity toys
4.2 out of 5 stars with 113 ratings

Without a Trace - Large Print by  Danielle Steel (Paperback)

$17.59
MSRP $31.00
Buy 1 get 1 50% off books, movies, games & activity toys

Fourth Wing - by Rebecca Yarros

$13.88 - $16.98
Buy 1 get 1 50% off books, movies, games & activity toys
4.6 out of 5 stars with 496 ratings

Happy Place - by Emily Henry

$12.18 - $15.63
Buy 1 get 1 50% off books, movies, games & activity toys
4.5 out of 5 stars with 154 ratings

Hidden Pictures - by Jason Rekulak

$9.53 - $15.39
MSRP $17.99 - $27.99
Buy 1 get 1 50% off books, movies, games & activity toys
4.8 out of 5 stars with 147 ratings

The Family Upstairs - by Lisa Jewell

$10.75
MSRP $17.00
Buy 1 get 1 50% off books, movies, games & activity toys
4.5 out of 5 stars with 35 ratings

Discover more options

A Long Time Gone - (Ben Packard) by  Joshua Moehling (Paperback)

$17.99
Buy 1 get 1 50% off books, movies, games & activity toys

The Forest of Missing Girls - by  Nichelle Giraldes (Paperback)

$17.99
Buy 1 get 1 50% off books, movies, games & activity toys

Continental Crimes - (British Library Crime Classics) by  Martin Edwards (Paperback)

$18.99
Buy 1 get 1 50% off books, movies, games & activity toys

The Incredible Crime - (British Library Crime Classics) by  Lois Austen-Leigh (Paperback)

$15.99
MSRP $18.99
Buy 1 get 1 50% off books, movies, games & activity toys

Vathek - (Haunted Library Horror Classics) by  William Beckford (Paperback)

$13.49
MSRP $14.99
Buy 1 get 1 50% off books, movies, games & activity toys

Just Another Dead Author - by Katarina Bivald

$17.99 - $32.99
Buy 1 get 1 50% off books, movies, games & activity toys
3.0 out of 5 stars with 2 reviews

Come on...it's been 10 years!

3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Perriknows - 1 year ago
In this book we have many mid to late 20 somethings not moving forward due to the twenty-seven minutes it took Grant to call for help after an accident that killed his sister Phoebe. A tragedy for sure, but these people are all really messed up mentally and some also have physical difficulties due to the accident. Not my favorite read so far this year. The book is so busy going back and forth between each persons view of what happened. A bit of woo-woo stuff with Phoebe still kicking Grant about his behavior, if only in his mind. The angst and vitriol from each of the main characters towards each other was not believable...especially after ten years. I struggled to get through this book. It seems to be excessively wordy and sometimes difficult to follow. Adults behaving badly to themselves and each other is not my favorite trope. It would have been more believable if ten years hadn't passed. Lies and half-truths are never good. Once I begin a book, I follow through to the end. The only redeeming part of the book WAS the end when we learned exactly what happened in those twenty-seven minutes.
Did you find this review helpful?

Get top deals, latest trends, and more.

Privacy policy

Footer

About Us

About TargetCareersNews & BlogTarget BrandsBullseye ShopSustainability & GovernancePress CenterAdvertise with UsInvestorsAffiliates & PartnersSuppliersTargetPlus

Help

Target HelpReturnsTrack OrdersRecallsContact UsFeedbackAccessibilitySecurity & FraudTeam Member Services

Stores

Find a StoreClinicPharmacyOpticalMore In-Store Services

Services

Target Circle™Target Circle™ CardTarget Circle 360™Target AppRegistrySame Day DeliveryOrder PickupDrive UpFree 2-Day ShippingShipping & DeliveryMore Services
PinterestFacebookInstagramXYoutubeTiktokTermsCA Supply ChainPrivacyCA Privacy RightsYour Privacy ChoicesInterest Based AdsHealth Privacy Policy