A single lie becomes a defining moment in a family's life in an unforgettable novel of psychological suspense. After being gone for two decades, Maddy's half sister, Emily, is back in town to settle their late father's estate. Emily's not the troubled girl Maddy remembers from their volatile childhood. Apparently, all is well. It can't possibly matter anymore that Maddy married Emily's first love, but the pictures Maddy finds on her husband's phone tell a different story. Suspicions of an affair are hard to ignore. Then again, Maddy hasn't been herself lately. She's increasingly confused. She's losing items that are precious to her. She forgets where she's going. The line between what's real and unreal has become a blur. Even the damning photos have disappeared. Though her state of mind starts to become everyone's cause for concern, Maddy refuses to believe she's losing her grip on reality. But the one thing she can't deny is the secret from the past that rewrote all their lives--a secret that's ready to come out.
Virginia Franken Books
Virginia Franken writes with a light touch and humor, observing the absurdities of human relationships and the search for meaning in ordinary life. Her style is full of surprising turns of phrase and original metaphors that draw the reader into a whirlwind of emotions. With an unerring eye for detail and a deep understanding of human nature, Franken creates characters who are both believable and unforgettable. Her prose is refreshing and encourages reflection on what it truly means to live life to the fullest.
