Books like Little Lovely Things Paperback by Maureen Joyce Connolly

Claire Rawlings, a devoted mother and medical resident, rushes to work on a busy Chicago highway with her two sleeping daughters in the back seat. A sudden, overwhelming nausea forces her to pause at a gas station, where a brief collapse leaves her missing the crucial minutes that could have saved her children. When Claire wakes, her car and her girls are gone. The investigation offers no leads, and the weight of guilt presses down with each passing hour. Claire must wrestle with a strained marriage and a witness whose reliability comes into question only days later, while she clings to the stubborn belief that her daughters are somewhere alive. The novel follows her desperate quest for truth amid the chaos of a shattered family, exploring themes of hope, responsibility, and the fierce determination to reclaim what is lost. Set against the backdrop of Chicago, "Little Lovely Things" presents a tense, psychological thriller that examines the intersection of heartbreak and resilience in the face of unimaginable tragedy.

First publish date: 2019