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Elizabeth Pike is pregnant and finds herself living in a house that hides a dangerous secret: her husband, already stressed by an IRS audit, has a letter from her lover in his possession and a gun nearby. Returning to her home in Mississippi, Elizabeth confronts a complicated family dynamic that includes hidden affairs, financial pressures, and a past marked by violence.
The novel follows a tense, investigative narrative that dives into the lives of physicians and their spouses, exploring how personal betrayals and professional responsibilities collide. As the story unfolds, the truth behind Elizabeth’s pregnancy and the gun’s presence becomes a central mystery, weaving suspense and thriller elements throughout the Mississippi setting.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Greg Iles
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