I just finished this book on the recommendation of a student actually. Here's the official blurb:
Like The Lovely Bones and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Cammie McGovern’s breakout novel is at once a hypnotic thriller and an affecting portrait of people as real as our next-door neighbors. In Eye Contact, two children vanish in the woods behind their elementary school. Hours later, nine-year-old Adam is found alive, the sole witness to his playmate’s murder. But because Adam has autism, he is a silent witness. Only his mother, Cara, can help decode his behavior for the police. As the suspense ratchets, Eye Contact becomes a heart-stopping exploration of the bond between a mother and a very special child.
I was fascinated with this book. I had previously read The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, but didn't love it. This book seemed more approachable and the best parts for me were the interactions between Adam, the Autistic boy, and Cara, his mother. They mystery wound a bit out of control near the end, but overall, it was an enjoyable read with the best parts being the developing and devolving relationships among the different characters.
Here's a link for more information.
Eye Contact by Cammie McGovern
I'd love to hear from some of you if you've read it. I know this is a topic that's near and dear to many.
Like The Lovely Bones and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Cammie McGovern’s breakout novel is at once a hypnotic thriller and an affecting portrait of people as real as our next-door neighbors. In Eye Contact, two children vanish in the woods behind their elementary school. Hours later, nine-year-old Adam is found alive, the sole witness to his playmate’s murder. But because Adam has autism, he is a silent witness. Only his mother, Cara, can help decode his behavior for the police. As the suspense ratchets, Eye Contact becomes a heart-stopping exploration of the bond between a mother and a very special child.
I was fascinated with this book. I had previously read The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, but didn't love it. This book seemed more approachable and the best parts for me were the interactions between Adam, the Autistic boy, and Cara, his mother. They mystery wound a bit out of control near the end, but overall, it was an enjoyable read with the best parts being the developing and devolving relationships among the different characters.
Here's a link for more information.
Eye Contact by Cammie McGovern
I'd love to hear from some of you if you've read it. I know this is a topic that's near and dear to many.
) but once things calm down for me (after the move in June, I'm guessing) I'll definitely check this out... literally! 
