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HomeAll the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker

All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker

All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker

1975 is a time of change in America. The Vietnam War is ending and Muhammad Ali is fighting Joe Frazier. And in the smalltown of Monta Clare, Missouri, girls are disappearing. When the daughter of a wealthy family is targeted, the most unlikely hero emerges—Patch, a local boy—who saves the girl, and, in doing so, leaves heartache in his wake. Chris Whitaker’s thriller is about the darkness of obsession and the blinding light of hope.

  •  Last updated: October 24, 2025

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Barnes & Noble: Patricia Cornwall Discusses All the Colors of the Dark With The Author

Enjoy this discussion between authors Patricia Cornwall and Chris Whitaker as part of the Midday Mystery virtual event.

Chris Whitaker Biography

Author biography from Penguin Random House.

Hachette Book Club Notes for All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker

These notes include questions designed to spark conversation about the book.

Kirkus Review of All the Colors of the Dark

All the Colors of the Dark has “A grim theme with a compelling and complex plot."

KRCU Public Radio: Martin’s Must-Reads: ‘All the Colors of the Dark’

Reviewer Betty Martin provides a concise and thorough review of this book.

Oprah Daily: The Self-Help Book that Actually Saved my Life by Author Chris Whitaker

Author Chris Whitaker reveals how a dusty book at the library helped him rethink his childhood trauma and the painful roller coaster of his adult life.

Penguin Random House’s Reading Guide for All the Colors of the Dark

This reading guide, which includes plot spoilers, has thought-provoking book club questions. Penguin Random House encourages readers to finish this novel before using this guide to avoid spoilers.

The Guardian: Crime and Thrillers of the Month Review – All the Colors of the Dark

Reviewer Alison Flood calls this book a “luminous tale of abducted teens."

The iPaper: All the Colors of the Dark is The Best Thriller I’ve Ever Read

Chris Whitaker's fifth novel is a multi-layered masterpiece with impeccable plotting.

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