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In a spotless suburb, the discovery of a vanished daughter sets off a weekend of turmoil. A devoted mother learns of an illicit affair from a journal, while her friend’s own child disappears without a trace. As both families scramble to cope, buried lies and hidden adultery resurface, exposing a tangled web of devotion, betrayal, and secrets that could destroy the close-knit community.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Thriller/Psychological Thriller
Authors: Katie Sise
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