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Widowed mommy‑blogger Stephanie Ward is called to pick up Emily Nelson’s son, Nicky, and agrees to look after him until Emily can collect him. When Emily fails to arrive, Stephanie’s anxiety turns to dread. Days later Emily’s husband Sean returns from Europe with police in tow, only to discover her body floating in a lake on their Michigan property. While Sean blames Emily’s own disappearance, Stephanie discovers that the tragedy may be far more sinister than it seems. Faced with a murky investigation, betrayal, and hidden motives, Stephanie must navigate friendships and secrets in a race to uncover the truth behind Emily’s death.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Thriller/Psychological Thriller
Authors: Darcey Bell
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