It's been six months since Amanda's daughter was murdered and her husband, blaming himself, took his own life. Amanda and the police are sure they know who the killer is, but his wealthy and powerful family has kept him too well protected to make any legal moves. Amanda's sole motivation to get out of bed is to figure out a way to kill the man who destroyed her family. When a close call forces Amanda into court-ordered group therapy, she meets another woman, Wendy, who's in a similar situation — Wendy knows who killed her daughter, and is ready to make him pay.
Meanwhile, Ruth has been brutally attacked at home by a serial killer who she saw reflected in the dark window, and knows she'll recognize if she ever sees him again. But the police investigation has gone cold, leaving Ruth paralyzed by fear, unable to return home or even leave her hotel room.
When I first picked up this book, I thought it would be a sad imitation of Patricia Highsmith's Strangers on a Train. But it's more of an homage with lots of unpredictable twists, understandable (if crazy) motivations, and a delicate balance of grief and suspense. It's fantastic, and highly recommended.
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