Books like God Don't Play by Mary Monroe
Annette Goode has rebuilt a loving home and a stable life after surviving an abusive childhood and a rocky start. She shares a deep bond with her friend Rhoda, whose support has kept them through many challenges. When Annette receives a menacing anonymous birthday gift, a series of hostile letters, phone calls, and frightening packages begin to threaten her family. With Rhoda and Rhoda’s teenage daughter Jade offering support, Annette struggles to protect her child against an imposter who knows exactly how to break her world. The story explores themes of female friendship, family resilience and the hidden scars that can surface when success is perceived as a target.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Mary Monroe
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