First published 2023
Dashka Slater's "Accountable" follows Tessa, a single mom determined to uncover the truth behind her son's tragic death. When the police dismiss it as an accident, Tessa digs deeper, uncovering a disturbing cover-up that reaches the highest levels of power. Navigating a labyrinth of corporate corruption and political machinations, she risks everything to bring those responsible to justice. As Tessa's investigation intensifies, she must confront her own demons and decide how far she's willing to go to hold the powerful accountable.
Genres: suspense, crime, contemporary, mystery-thriller
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: determined-protagonist, uncovering-the-truth
480 pages · Hardcover · Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Content warnings: abuse