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When a woman's husband is found dead, her peaceful existence unravels. During the investigation, a shocking recording from her own nanny cam surfaces, suggesting he was not the quiet partner she thought he was. As she confronts the evidence, trust in herself and her memories fractures, and she must navigate a web of secrets, PTSD, and the dangerous truth that the murderer may still be living nearby.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Harlan Coben
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