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He survived-but can he ever truly escape? A chilling psychological novel about damage, desperation, and a man trapped by childhood trauma.When Monty was a child, he killed his father. His father had been kidnapping and murdering women for years, and forcing Monty to help. Monty survived-physically. He was adopted by a wonderful, caring family and is now a wealthy and successful man. On the outside.But now, the last of his adoptive family has died. Monty lives alone in his beautiful manor house in rural northern England, and the closest thing he has to a friend is his faithful employee, George.Monty has tried to live a good life, but his father's deeds haunt him. And with each passing day he's finding it more difficult to fight against the blood that runs through his veins . . .

A novel of a father, a son, and the mayhem a lie can wreak: "Mission is a book that will stay with me. A remarkable debut." -Sarah Haywood, New York Times-bestselling author of The Cactus A five-year-old boy and his father are separated by an unforgivable lie. Twenty years later, they meet, and the father, dying, tells of the con men who cheated him of all he had-and the small Northwestern town called Mission that spurned him. Now it is time for revenge. What follows is a twisting story of guile and brutality, mud and gold, as the father's enemies are played by a young man with the crooked snout and the pocketful of hatpins . . . "A powerful narrative which charts one man's attempt to overcome adversity and reclaim his family's land." -Tamar Hodes, author of The Water and the Wine "Paul Forrester-O'Neill reveals himself to be an ambitious prose stylist." -Nicholas Royle, author of The Director's Cut

For a young woman in 1960s England, falling in love can be a crime-and could cost her everything . . . In 1963 Manchester, England, a pregnancy is enough to get eighteen-year-old Janine thrown out by her mother-regardless of whether the baby's father is Janine's much-older married boss, who's taken advantage of her. Having spent her lonely childhood immersed in romantic books, Janine gets practical and rents out one half of a stone cottage to wait for childbirth. She isn't alone long though. Laura, a newly divorced with an eight-year-old boy and a difficult past of her own, moves into the other half of the house. The two women become friends, and their relationship grows. But after Janine's daughter is born, a social worker starts hovering, strongly suggesting that Janine allow the Catholic unwed mothers' home to put her child up for adoption. To hold on to the happiness she's found, Janine will have to stay strong against malicious forces-and accept help from some unexpected friends-in this richly emotional novel about finding out who you can truly depend on and who you really are. First place winner, I AM Writing Romance Competition

Four young people fight to survive the streets, in this gritty novella about those left behind: "Compulsive reading." -Mick Finlay, author of the Arrowood mysteriesIndustry is in decline. The streets are in decay. Many have gone-while those who remain seek escape in drugs.Alex consumes heroin to forget his abusive father. Jim hides from guilt about the friend he didn't save. Chelsi's brother killed a local boy, and ostracism pushes her toward a rival gang, prostitution, and loneliness. Danny is a hustler, but needs protection from the drug gang that supplies him.Can any of them endure against the odds in a town that could be anywhere in a world of addiction, crime, isolation, and manipulation?Debut author Paul Linggood raises challenging questions about a society that has become increasingly violent, in this novella of gripping suspense and gut-wrenching realism.

Could a piece of paper in a law firm basement be the key to a serial killer's identity? A tale of trauma and terror by the author of the Adam Black thrillers. Five years ago, Jonathan Stark was working as a lawyer when a massacre took place, leaving most of his coworkers dead and Jonathan in a coma for eight weeks. Now, he's found a job as a legal trainee at a different firm, and a relationship with an attorney named Jenny. He spends much of his time in the basement cataloguing old files-where he comes across the death certificate of a woman. The document triggers a nightmare and eventually, a sudden memory. Soon, Stark begins working closely with DCI McGuigan, who's been hunting an elusive serial killer known as "the Surgeon." But with another clue turning up in the files, a witness with a secret agenda, and a pursuit that leads to a dead body, this case's head-spinning twists reveal the dark truth about a horrifying long-ago trauma . .

A funny, heartwarming new romance about finding love the second time around-with a little help from an unexpected dating coach . . . Lonely widow Pippa opens a notebook written by her late husband and discovers that good-humoured Dan has actually provided lots of advice on how to live without him-and fall in love again. After fifteen years of marriage and three kids, Dan believed he knew Pippa better than anyone. With detailed instructions on everything from what to wear to how she should act on a first date, Dan has all the bases covered. He even has someone in mind for her-and in Pippa's opinion, he couldn't have chosen a less suitable match. Discarding his directions to make a match with Mikey, she embarks on her own hilarious journey of self-discovery on the dating scene, supported by her children and two best friends. But it isn't long before Pippa is struggling to ignore Dan's advice . . .

Residents of a rest home are dying of very unnatural causes, in this new novel in a series of "warm, cozy crime capers" (Jill's Book Cafe). Christmas Eve, 1989. A couple is found slumped in front of their twinkling Christmas tree in an apparent murder-suicide . . . Today. Librarian Pru Pearce is preparing for her wedding to police detective Andy Barnes. But after one of her Women's Institute friends suffers a suspicious accident at Rookery Grange, a home for the elderly and infirm, Pru and the other ladies are on alert. And when one of the residents is asphyxiated with a pillow, no one can rest easy . . . With her wedding taking a disastrous turn and a killer on the loose, the part-time detective makes another vow: to investigate and solve the mystery. Will she unravel generations of murderous secrets and find the culprit?

A woman searches desperately for the truth about the JFK assassination-and about her father's possible role in it . . .Maureen Finn is at a White House ceremony honoring the memory of her father, Sean.Robert Novak is in New York, watching the event on TV-his gaze fixed on Maureen.Soon afterward, Novak approaches Maureen and hands her a photo of her dad in the company of Lee Harvey Oswald. When he tells her that her father was involved in the Kennedy assassination-and asks her to lend her professional skills to his investigation-she's horrified and angry. But when she questions her mother, her suspicions only increase, and after further research she learns that her dad did some work for the CIA.Now she and Novak are being tracked-and as they travel from country to country looking for answers, will shocking truth they uncover ever see the light of day?

Can they put on a happy front for just one more Christmas?Charlotte and Bryan have been separated for six months. With Bryan constantly working, Charlotte struggling with a baby and their son diagnosed with Autism, the fairytale future they imagined never quite came true. And, to complicate matters further, Bryan hasn't got around to telling his parents about the separation...Now, as Christmas approaches, he asks Charlotte to play along and construct a festive façade. But unlike fairy tales, family gatherings never go as planned.Will playing happy families this New Year mark the end of their marriage, or a resolution to begin again?An uplifting new festive novel from the author of The Two-Week Promise.

Det. Apelu Soifua risks losing his career—and his life—in a case that exposes the dark heart of American Samoa, from the author of Pago Pago Tango.   Long before he was a cop, Apelu Soifua performed as a fire knife dancer during his teen years in San Francisco. The Polynesian dance troupe was headed by Ezra Strand and his wife, who now live in a secluded house on the cliffs between the ocean and the jungle in Piapiatele. The elderly Ezra has once again been caught discharging a firearm, and Apelu must confiscate the weapon. He never expects Ezra to turn the shotgun on him . . .    After uncovering what appears to be a smuggling operation in Ezra’s house, Apelu heads to Western Samoa to investigate. He returns home with a list of  women who immigrated to the American territory—and were never heard from again. When fingers start to point at Apelu and he becomes the main suspect in the murder of a prostitute, he turns to Ezra’s beautiful and mysterious neighbor for help. With Apelu branded a fugitive, they begin their own search for the truth, which unveils the evil and greed hidden behind the public masks of those in high places . . .  “Enright does a superb job of showing the fine line that Apelu must walk between the two very different cultures of American Samoa and the United States.” —Kittling: Books

First in a Samoan-set series featuring police officer Apelu Soifua: “Enright’s portrait of cultural collision is the heart of this engaging series debut.” —Booklist   The city of Tafuna may be located on a tropical paradise, but it’s no stranger to crime. Just like anywhere else in the world, it has its fair share of murder, drugs, and robbery. Which makes Apelu Soifua the perfect man for his job. He’s a cop of two worlds: San Francisco, where he started his career, and now his native Samoa.    Following up on a routine burglary call, Apelu heads to a palangi, or Caucasian, neighborhood. The victim, a VP at SeaKing Tuna—the largest employer on the island—reports only a few items missing. But a fatal shooting at a nightclub a few days later points Apelu to the executive’s hard-partying daughter. With some help from local reporter Lupe, Apelu chases a wave of violence that stems from the burglary—and seeks out what really went missing. The investigation puts Apelu in over his head and is about to be dragged under . . .   “Perfect for any armchair traveling mystery lover. Enright’s descriptions of the Samoan landscape—where the frigate birds are as much a part of the sky as the clouds—are vivid and poetic.” —Kittling: Books  “Enright meticulously interweaves the experience and landscapes of Samoa’s mountains, rain forests and jungles that he knows so well.” —Providence Journal  “The island setting is a terrific backdrop for the story, one that has Soifua bridging the cultural chasm between the local population and the American community.” —Mysterious Reviews

A former chef and her husband try to escape painful memories in a small town--but you can't hide from the world forever . . . "Deeply affecting." --Vanessa Carnevale, author of My Life for Yours After a life-shattering tragedy, Amy and Matt have resettled in the little community of Blackwood. They want to start fresh, but despite their efforts, shadows still hang over them: Amy struggles with panic attacks, depression, and anger, while Matt feels growing resentment at having to walk on eggshells around his wife. Amy finds a soothing distraction in the Around the World Supper Club--a social group she's created that brings them together with neighbors each month--while Matt's quiet desperation grows. When the past finally catches up with them, their newfound sanctuary--and their marriage--is threatened again. Can they survive yet more turmoil? Rich with unexpected characters and extraordinary insight, Wherever You Go is a powerful and ultimately uplifting tale of heartbreaking loss, recovery, and redemption. "Raw and powerful." --The Book Muse "Monique Mulligan takes us on an emotional rollercoaster in this deeply moving exploration of a marriage in distress. Have tissues ready!" --Lisa Ireland, author of Feels Like Home

Love is worth celebrating at any time of the year . . . The little English town of Lullbury Bay goes all out for Christmas each year, and Honor Martin loves it. After a bad breakup years ago, she's settled into the simple pleasures of working at the local primary school and dining at the Sea Spray Café. The holiday is the high point of her year. Artist Jago Pengethley, however, doesn't share her merry mood. A new arrival in town, he's here with his mother and sister to start anew after the devastating loss of his father. He'd be happy to never see another wreath or hear another carol. But to help his little sister replace bad memories with good ones, he accompanies her to the various festivities. And as he gets to know her teacher, Honor, might she be the one to restore his Christmas spirit?

Three generations of Irish American women seek better lives in Boston, in this historical saga of hope, hardship, and love by the author of Lace Curtain. Mary Boland suffered aboard a coffin ship to escape famine and make her way to America. Her daughter, Nellie, was born in South Boston--a beautiful girl, smart enough to graduate from college when few women, let alone women of her background, could. But her glowing future as a teacher is ruined when she becomes pregnant--and she is forced to cope on her own as the baby's father disappears after returning to Ireland to fight for his nation's liberation. Her subsequent rushed marriage to an ambitious politician will throw Nellie's life far off course--and reverberate in her mother's and daughter's lives as well. Nothing will ever be the same in this gripping conclusion to the Daughters of Ireland saga--a tale of poverty and wealth, opportunity and danger, and family and forbidden love set against the tumultuous backdrop of the late nineteenth-century Gilded Age. Praise for Shanty Gold, the first in the Daughters of Ireland trilogy "Charters interweaves many important topics--immigration, civil rights, women's rights--into her exciting novel . . . An evocative portrait of South Boston . . . Gripping." --Kirkus Reviews "The story of a young Irish girl's struggles told with an authentic, historically accurate voice." --Sallie Bissell, author of the Mary Crow series "A wild ride of discovery, romance, and the search for a new way of life . . . with twists and turns along the way." --Susan Blexrud, author of the Fang series

A married woman's lust for a stranger compels her to risk everything, in this new suspense by the bestselling author of His Other Woman. It's just a small picture in the local paper--Katie can't explain why it sets her heart racing. But hiding the photo of local GP Joe Harvey in her bag sets in motion a chain of events that will dramatically alter her life forever. Driven by a unhealthy desire for a man she hardly knows, the mother of two begins to worm her way into Joe's life, knowing it's reckless but still unable to control herself. As her obsession intensifies, Katie's world becomes increasingly stressful and she's forced to cover her tracks by lying to everyone around her. Katie's dancing with danger, and there will be consequences. And while she can't live without him, Joe barely knows she exists . . . yet. Praise for Sarah Edghill's A Thousand Tiny Disappointments "Thoroughly gripping . . . Sarah Edghill knows how to pinpoint what goes on in families." --Rachel Joyce, author of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry "Accomplished . . . characters you can relate to." --Katie Fforde, author of A Country Escape "Compelling." --Hannah Persaud, author of The Codes of Love

What would you do for love? Three people find out in this delightful contemporary romantic comedy . . . Three friends come together in the hope of finding love. Caz is determined to find The One and, keen to speed up the process, believes in "asking the universe" for help in matters of the heart. Her friends Mallory and Olly think it's a lot of nonsense. When Mallory accepts a job designing the interior of a new Greek restaurant, she is horrified to learn that she accidentally handed in a CV that she wrote as a self-help exercise. It's filled with skills and accomplishments she'd like to have . . . but doesn't. So when co-owner Alex, the sexy son of a millionaire, asks for her help preparing a gourmet meal, she has no choice but to start trying to live up to her fictitious résumé. Even if she can't cook! Meanwhile, Caz and Olly have their own to-do lists--and Olly's includes either telling Mallory that he is her One or learning how to move on from his unrequited love. Caz is certain that the gods move in mysterious ways, and romance is just around the corner. Although it may lie in the most unexpected places . . .

A West German nightclub owner goes behind the Iron Curtain on a desperate mission to save his brother, in this Cold War thriller by the author of Lost Kin. West Germany, 1949. Former actor Max Kaspar suffered greatly in the Second World War. Now he owns a nightclub in Munich--and occasionally lends a hand to the newly formed CIA. Meanwhile, his brother Harry has ventured beyond the Iron Curtain to rescue an American scientist. When Harry is also taken captive, Max resolves to locate his brother at all costs. The last thing he expects is for Harry to go rogue. Max's treacherous quest takes him to Vienna and Prague to Soviet East Germany and Communist Poland. Along the way, dangerous operators from Harry's past join the pursuit: his former lover Katarina, who's working for the Israelis, and former Nazi Hartmut Dietz, now an agent of East German intelligence. But can anyone be trusted? Even the American scientist Stanley Samaras may not be the hero Harry had believed him to be . . . "In this convincing and atmospheric spy tale set on the haunted landscape of postwar Europe, the engaging Max Kaspar leads us into deepening shadows in which the certainties of loyalty and morality grow dimmer at every turn. An intriguing and satisfying read." --Dan Fesperman, author of Winter Work "Steve Anderson brings the past to life . . . As close as you'll get to a historical guide to the vagaries and treacheries and to the hidden byways and ratlines of post-war Europe." --Luke McCallin, author of the Gregor Reinhardt novels "Kept me on the edge of my seat, and the unexpected twists left me guessing until the final pages." --Roccie Hill, author of The Blood of My Mother

You can't always write your own love story . . .In their twenties, Charlotte and Sam anticipated a bright future together. Just out of university, they had big plans. But fast-forward a decade, and things haven't gone as they intended. They've both put on weight, their income is paltry, and their relationship is fizzling out.Unlike Sam, though, Charlotte isn't giving up on what she wants. So she signs up for Zumba classes in anticipation of her best friend's wedding and starts writing again. For inspiration, she attends a book signing for one of her favourite romance authors . . . who, to Charlotte's shock, turns out to be a man. A nice-looking man. A man who asks her out . . .Finally, Charlotte's dreams seem to be coming true. But sometimes dreams can take funny turns-and what you want may not be what you need . . .

Set sail with the New York Times-bestselling author as a Caribbean treasure hunt brings one woman within reach of her heart's desire. Victoria Lesser is due for some payback. The unrepentant matchmaker gets a taste of her own medicine when she's tricked into a fortune hunting trip that just happens to be led by an age-appropriate, adventurous--and single--professor. Luckily for Victoria, she brought her niece, Shaye, as a buffer. Unluckily for Shaye, the professor brought his nephew . . . Like oil and water, Shaye and Noah don't mix--and now they're stuck together on a vintage sailboat heading toward Costa Rica and supposed pirate booty. As the sun and sea conspire to relax Shaye's hard-won self-control, the brash and impulsive Noah does the rest. And he won't stop until he tears down the walls of the sane and structured world that Shaye has built up around her . . . Praise for Barbara Delinsky "One of today's quintessential authors of contemporary fiction . . . Delinsky is a joy to read . . . Women's fiction at its very finest." --Romantic Times "[An author] of sensitivity and style." --Publishers Weekly "Delinsky has a special knack for zeroing in on the pulse of her characters immediately--we know them and understand what makes them tick within the first few pages . . . Well done!" --Rendezvous "One of the few writers . . . who still writes a great love story, Ms. Delinsky is truly an author for all seasons." --Rave Reviews

The trial for a fifty-year-old murder comes with plenty of danger for one judge, in this explosive legal thriller by the author of The Hanging Judge. Dominic O'Connell is one of Boston's most prominent businessmen. His rise from poverty to power as a successful contractor is the stuff of local legend. But it may all come to an end after he goes to court--a dying hitman has fingered O'Connell for the long-unsolved murder of a police officer. The Hon. David S. Norcross reluctantly agrees to preside at the trial as a favor to a colleague. His generosity, unfortunately, draws him into a nightmare. His wife miraculously survives a deadly bombing at Harvard Yard. Then someone sends the judge photos of his infant son, along with an anonymous warning to get off the case . . . or else. As the trial date approaches, the tension only continues to mount. The FBI believes terrorists are behind the bombing, and one of the suspects is tied to Norcross's past. But what is their motive? Who is after Norcross's family? Is O'Connell guilty? And just how many more people will die before all questions are answered? Drawing on decades of experience as a trial judge, New York Times-bestselling author Michael Ponsor crafts a gripping third Judge Norcross novel. The result is another page-turning mystery brimming with intrigue, fear, and courage, set in the real-life world of a federal court. "The courtroom seen from the judge's bench--a legal thriller both entertaining and morally nuanced, filled with telling insider details." --Joseph Kanon Praise for the Judge Norcross Novels "A story that grips the reader even as it teaches some fine points of criminal procedure." --The Washington Post on The Hanging Judge "There are plenty of surprises to keep readers turning pages. Ponsor gives readers a unique look into the workings of a courtroom. . . . Ponsor's debut would make a great movie." --Kirkus Reviews(starred review) on The Hanging Judge "Ponsor brings his rare combination of experience on the bench and flair for storytelling to a timely topic." --Joseph J. Ellis, National Book Award-winning author of The Quartet on The One-Eyed Judge

A brutal attack in a quiet English village sets one police detective against another, in this thriller by the bestselling author of Remember Me. In the quiet Cotswold village where DS Beth Harper has lived for most of her life, the crime rate is extremely low, and that's how everyone likes it. Then, soon after her new boss, DI Tom Miller, arrives from London, a local schoolteacher is brutally attacked and left for dead in her home. The victim--a friend of Beth's--remembers nothing. Beth finds herself clashing with Tom and worrying that a recent tragedy will affect his judgment as a police officer. But there may be an even bigger question: Is it a burglary gone wrong that's turned the village upside down--or could the violence be connected to something far more deadly?

Domestic noir at its insidious, menacing best—this tale of twisted family ties and intricate revenge from “a wonderfully perceptive writer” (The Haphazardous Hippo). When Holly is bequeathed a large but derelict house, she wants to share her good fortune. So she gets in touch with former boyfriend Ray, a builder who can project-manage the renovation in exchange for the basement flat. The spacious middle floor would make a glorious studio space—perfect for her friend and first love, Spencer. And before Holly knows it, the upper floor is let to soon-to-be ex-husband James, who’s on a path of reinvention from city highflyer to osteopath. What could possibly go wrong? But no good deed goes unpunished, and soon the house is riddled with tension, rivalry, and petty spitefulness. And as Holly is beset with migraines, nausea, and spiralling self-doubt, even the house itself seems to be turning against her. But for someone, everything is going to plan . . .Praise for Jane Lythell “The author’s real skill is her ability to invent memorable original characters.” —Daily Mail “One of my favourite go-to authors.” —Books of All Kinds

How do you investigate a murder when the victim seems to have no past? A puzzling new crime thriller by the author of A Fatal Move. When Oliver Upton is shot dead on a golf course, DCI Fleming and his team look for details about the man’s life, but they aren’t easy to find. All they know is that he showed up in Oxford and starting working as a taxi driver. Not even the victim’s new partner, Jamila Kazan, knows much about him—and the mystery deepens when Kazan is also shot. Grasping for clues, Fleming investigates Kazan’s ex, who joined a rifle club after their breakup—and Upton’s ex, who may have been abused by him. But after Fleming heads to Edinburgh to follow a lead, he soon learns that Upton had a good reason for leaving his past behind, and that far more lies at the heart of these crimes . . .

A couple looks forward to a promising future in a new house—but a past darkness threatens to destroy it, in a new thriller by the author of Remember Me. It’s Flora and Adam’s dream home: Hunters Moon, in the peaceful English village of Penlyn. Adam’s political career has just taken a turn for the better, and the only thing left to complete the couple’s happiness is a baby. Adam believes Hunters Moon will give them the new start they need—and help Flora overcome a recent miscarriage. But Flora senses something odd about the house and soon realises it isn’t all it seems. Did the previous owner commit suicide or was she murdered? What are the villagers hiding? Is the lake at the bottom of the garden as peaceful as it seems? Soon Flora finds herself entrapped in a web of deceit with no one to turn to—and her dream home starts to become her nightmare . . .

The author of The Two-Week Promise presents a funny, romantic tale of friendships, flirtations, and being true to who you are . . . Back in high school, Millicent mercilessly teased her brother and his friends, especially Luke, for their nerdy devotion to Dungeons & Dragons. When she and Luke are reunited as adults, working together at his photography studio, she wants to make it up to him. After all, as a bisexual woman, she knows how it feels to struggle with being accepted. When a client requests boudoir photos, Luke is so flustered that Millicent offers to pose for a practice session so he can calm his nerves. She books an appointment with the best hair and makeup stylist in town—who happens to be a girl Millicent kissed in high school, but was ultimately rejected by. Meanwhile, Luke has his own troubles with a resentful ex. As old feelings are stirred up—and new feelings take Millicent by surprise—it becomes clear that fitting in with the crowd is much less important than finding someone you really belong with . . .

From the author of Uninvited: Damaged by trauma, a grown woman and a teenage boy form a destructive bond fuelled by rage . . . Penny is a victim of rape. It leaves her emotionally devastated, alone, and consumed by anger. She strives to rid herself of her fury, but it won’t go away. Charlie is a fourteen-year-old boy who watched his much-loved older brother die in a hit-and-run accident on a cold night in their small village. He, too, is filled with denial and rage. These two neighbours develop a strange and unlikely friendship, fed by a shared hatred of the world. As bodies start to appear, a young girl goes missing, and their toxic union grows ever more primitive and feral. Will they ultimately destroy themselves—or each other?

The unearthing of a long-hidden body stirs up a woman's memories of a troubled relationship--and teenage trauma--in this suspenseful, emotional novel. When she was just fourteen, Jill's family moved to Walney Island. Initially intoxicated by the freedom of the seaside setting--and fifteen-year-old Andrew Brownstone--she came to learn that her first impressions were very wrong. After making a shocking discovery in Seaview House, Jill fled the scene--a guilty secret she's carried with her ever since. Now, thirty years later, when the decrepit Seaview House is being demolished, a body is found buried in the garden. But who is the deceased? Jill is soon drawn back into the past when police question her about the relationship she had with Andrew all those years ago. Yet as the pieces of the puzzle start falling into place, she discovers she's not the only one hiding something . . .

A sleep researcher's life unravels as she attempts to uncover a mystery, in this unsettling new thriller . . . Christie works at London's Somni Company to help others with sleep disorders. However, after taking part in a company research trial, she herself has been experiencing some behavioural and emotional problems--symptoms she strives to keep hidden in order to continue her important work. A firefighter with disturbing guilt-induced dreams; a mother whose sleepwalking puts her and her child at risk; a young insomniac indulging in reckless activities--all people in need of Christie's help. But when she suspects she's being followed and her life begins to unravel, Christie vows to learn more about the Company's secretive projects. With her life becoming a waking nightmare, will Christie be able to decipher fact from fiction and save her own sanity?

"NJ Moss knows how to get inside your head with a story that will leave you reeling in its wake! Work of a genius." --Amazon review This compelling new psychological thriller from the bestselling author of The Second Wife begs the question: How far would you go to save a stranger? Jess spends most of her time alone to hide her obsession: prowling the streets, looking into other people's homes, sneaking glimpses of their private lives . . . When Jess witnesses a man standing at the sink, washing blood off his hands and a woman, nearby, with a dejected expression, a simmering anger is unleashed. She may be a loner, but Jess won't stand by when another woman is being abused, so she starts to make plans for a rescue. But what you see through a window frame is only ever part of the story, and Jess may be about to learn that you can't always trust what you think you've seen . . .