First published 2006
When a reporter learns that a murder suspect has taken on his identity, he finds himself drawn into a bizarre psychological game. As the trial approaches, the two men forge an intense, manipulative relationship, each seeking the truth about a family's brutal demise. With the stakes mounting, the reporter must decide whether the suspected killer is innocent - or if he's been masterfully deceived.
Genres: mystery, crime, contemporary, psychological-thriller
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: cat-and-mouse, unreliable-narrator
Setting: Lincoln County, Oregon, United States, West Africa
352 pages · Paperback · Harper Perennial
Content warnings: murder