Books like The Night Before by Lisa Jackson
The story opens in Savannah, Georgia, where Caitlyn Montgomery Bandeaux wakes to an ominous start—blood on her pillow and a pounding headache, mirroring the news of her estranged husband's brutal murder. The local police, desperate for answers, press her for any information she may hold, yet Caitlyn finds herself at a loss.
With the crime scene still fresh and no leads emerging, Caitlyn is thrust into a web of secrets and suspicion. Navigating a city steeped in Southern tradition, she must confront her own uncertain memories while the investigation escalates.
As the case deepens, Caitlyn faces the chilling reality that solving this murder may require uncovering hidden truths about herself and the people around her—an unsettling journey of grief, survival, and determination.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Thriller/Psychological Thriller
Authors: Lisa Jackson
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