A #1 New York Times bestseller， Mitchard s suspenseful and moving novel is now available in trade paperbackFew first novels receive the kind of attention and acclaim showered on this powerful story--a nationwide bestseller， a critical success， and the first title chosen for Oprah s Book Club. Both highly suspenseful and deeply moving， The Deep End of the Ocean imagines every mother s worst nightmare--the disappearance of a child--as it explores a family s struggle to endure， even against extraordinary odds. Filled with compassion， humor， and brilliant observations about the texture of real life， here is a story of rare power， one that will touch readers hearts and make them celebrate the emotions that make us all one."Riveting . . . twists that will spin you around." --Newsweek"A drama with the tension of a thriller that moves deeply into the emotional territory of family ties." --People"Take a deep breath. . . . This riveting story won t let you come up for air." --US magazine