by Harlan Coben
First published 2016
Adam Price believes he has everything figured out. His marriage to Corinne appears solid, his two sons bring him joy, and his suburban life feels secure. Then a stranger materializes without warning, maybe at a local bar or in a parking lot. This unknown person delivers information that cannot be disputed before vanishing completely. The stranger reveals a devastating truth about Corinne that Adam never suspected. When Adam confronts his wife about what he has learned, their seemingly perfect marriage crumbles instantly. Corinne's deception turns out to be just the beginning. Adam discovers he has stumbled into a dangerous conspiracy that threatens not just his family's reputation but their lives. He must navigate this treacherous situation carefully, knowing that one wrong decision could destroy everyone he loves. The comfortable world Adam thought he knew transforms into something far more sinister than a simple marital lie.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, contemporary
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, unreliable-narrator
464 pages · Paperback · Dutton
Content warnings: domestic-violence