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Ridley Jones thought she was living the perfect life—her parents’ love, a stable home, a troublesome brother and an eccentric uncle. A one‑minute delay in taking a cab sets off a chain of events that delivers a mysterious package revealing that her reality is a lie. Now her family, her lover Jake, and even people she trusts may all be hiding secrets. Confronting these dark truths, Ridley must decide who stands with her and who intends to destroy her. Lisa Unger weaves a gripping, literary thriller that shows how a single choice can unravel destiny.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Thriller/Psychological Thriller
Authors: Lisa Unger
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