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When husband Owen Michaels disappears, he slips a note to his wife, Hannah Hall, instructing her to protect his 16‑year‑old daughter, Bailey. As Hannah’s attempts to reach Owen go unanswered and federal agents begin to close in, she learns that Owen’s identity is concealed and that his true history may be the key to understanding his sudden vanish. Together, Hannah and Bailey dig into Owen’s past, confronting startling revelations and building a new future in the process. The novel combines sharp pacing, unexpected twists, and intimate family drama, creating a gripping, page‑turning thriller.
First publish date: 2021
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Laura Dave
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