The Stranger Behind You

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In a twisting, mesmerizing story that is beautifully written and utterly propulsive, Goodman keeps readers breathlessly engaged until the shocking and poignant end. Journalist Joan Lurie exposes a notorious newspaper tycoon as a sexual predator, but on the night her article goes live, she is brutally attacked. Traumatized and suffering from a concussion, she moves into a secure Manhattan apartment called the Refuge, once a Magdalen Laundry. Although she should feel safe, cryptic incidents begin to occur. Joan's new neighbor, 96-year-old Lillian Day, has her own haunting past; she witnessed a mysterious murder in 1941 that forced her into hiding at the Laundry. As Lillian shares her harrowing story, Joan recognizes unsettling parallels to her own life. Meanwhile, Melissa Osgood, recently widowed and seeking revenge, uncovers a suspicious paper trail left by her late husband, revealing how little she knew about their marriage. As these three women's lives intersect, each must navigate their own challenges while staying one step ahead of those determined to keep the truth hidden.