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Violence
A lot
A childhood attack, serial killings, and adult violence; disturbing throughout
Language
Some
Moderate language; some strong words in tense scenes
Sexual Content
Some
Adult relationships; a past assault is part of the backstory
Substance Use
Some
Moderate alcohol use among adult characters processing trauma
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Childhood trauma revisited, guilt over a false accusation, dark secrets between lifelong friends
What this book is about
When Naomi, Cassidy, and Lily were eight, they were attacked by a man who later became infamous as a suspected serial killer. Their testimony helped convict him. Now as adults, Naomi learns the man they put away may have been innocent — meaning the real killer is still free and still someone they know. A relentless thriller about childhood lies, buried guilt, and the price of a pact kept too long.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
childhood attack and its aftermath
false conviction and its moral weight
serial killer backstory
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