A vanished child, a family in turmoil, and a fateful phone call that
brings the torments of the past into the harrowing present . . . the
New York Times bestselling author of Someone Is Watching weaves these
spellbinding elements into a gripping novel of psychological
suspense—a must-read for fans of Laura Lippman and Mary Higgins
Clark. “I think my real name is Samantha. I think I’m your
daughter.” Caroline Shipley’s heart nearly stops when she hears
those words from the voice on the other end of the phone. Instantly,
she’s thrust fifteen years into the past, to a posh resort in Baja,
Mexico—and the fateful night her world collapsed. The trip is
supposed to be a celebration. Caroline’s husband, Hunter, convinces
her to leave their two young daughters, Michelle and Samantha, alone
in their hotel suite while the couple enjoys an anniversary dinner in
the restaurant downstairs. But returning afterward, Caroline and
Hunter make a horrifying discovery: Two-year-old Samantha has vanished
without a trace. What follows are days, weeks, and years of anguish
for Caroline. She’s tormented by media attention that has branded
her a cold, incompetent mother, while she struggles to save her
marriage. Caroline also has to deal with the demands of her needy
elder daughter, Michelle, who is driven to cope in dangerous ways.
Through it all, Caroline desperately clings to the hope that Samantha
will someday be found—only to be stung again and again by cruel
reality. Plunged back into the still-raw heartbreak of her
daughter’s disappearance, and the suspicions and inconsistencies
surrounding a case long gone cold, Caroline doesn’t know whom or
what to believe. The only thing she can be sure of is that someone is
fiercely determined to hide the truth of what happened to Samantha.
Praise for Joy Fielding’s Someone Is Watching “Someone Is
Watching gripped me from the first to the very last page. Bailey
Carpenter is a heroine who’s both victim and warrior woman, a
fascinating sleuth who will linger with you long after you’ve
finished this thrilling read.”—Tess Gerritsen “Fielding pens
a spiraling tale of paranoia and suspense, as sultry as a Miami
night.”—Jenny Milchman “An edge-of-your-seat read . . . With
Fielding’s patented blend of complex characters and escalating
suspense, she is in top form here.”—Karen Robards “Engrossing
. . . The characters pulsate with life.”—Publishers Weekly
(starred review) “A gripping, fast-paced psychological thriller .
. . Fielding’s story of one woman’s search for justice,
understanding, and internal peace is nothing short of
arresting.”—Booklist (starred review)
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A Novel
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781101966884
Publisert
2017
Utgiver
Random House Digital Inc.
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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