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In a seemingly idyllic New York suburb, the Winters family’s life unravels when five‑year‑old Ellie disappears. Joseph, once a thriving businessman, spirals into personal demons; Isabelle retreats to memories of Savannah; and Ellie’s sisters drift apart—Madeline remaining at home, Caroline leaving. Fifteen years later, Caroline, working as a cocktail waitress in New Orleans, spots a People magazine photo she believes to be Ellie grown. Determined to reunite the family, she embarks on a cross‑country quest, traveling through the New Mexico desert, Colorado’s mountains, and Montana’s smoky underworld, armed with photographs, an amateur detective guide, and a cooler of Dixie beer. Amanda Eyre Ward weaves psychological mystery and suspense, exploring what bonds families together and what drives them apart.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Amanda Eyre Ward
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