Publishers Weeklyĭecades-old crimes lead to current murder in a case unwound through the efforts of strong women. gripping psychological thriller…Prepare to be up all night reading. “Rice’s compelling heroine and crisp prose lift her brisk thriller… - Kirkus Reviews “Filled with dark family secrets and wells of deep emotion, this novel will stick with you long after you’ve finished reading.” - Harlen Coben, #1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Goldberg, #1 New York Times bestselling author Ultimately, Luanne Rice has given us a deeply affecting meditation on how we both lose and find ourselves, proving once again that she’s a luminary in any, and all, literary realms of her choosing.Įvery family has secrets, but in Luanne Rice’s clever thriller, The Shadow Box, the truth won’t set you free-it will put you in a shallow grave…particularly if you live in the posh Connecticut enclave of Catamount Bluffs, where corruption, kidnapping, and murder are only a few of the community’s hidden sins. The Shadow Box is a captivating read as much for its illuminating portrayal of domestic disenchantment as for its requisite, and robustly handled, mystery elements.

As the dual investigations unfold, Claire must decide how much she’s willing to lose to take down her husband and the corrupt group of elites who will do anything to protect Griffin’s interests and their own.

When one of Claire’s acquaintances is murdered, the authorities suspect the homicide is linked to the attack on Claire. Claire’s certain her husband and his powerful supporters would kill her to stop the truth from getting out. If the public were to find out who her husband is, his political career would be over. Just before the attack, Claire was preparing for an exhibit of her shadow boxes, one of which clearly accuses Griffin of a violent crime committed twenty-five years ago. But her well-connected husband, Griffin-who is running for governor-is her prime suspect. The Amazon Charts bestselling author of Last Day delivers a haunting thriller about how far one wife is willing to go to expose the truth-and the lengths someone will go to stop her.Īfter artist Claire Beaudry Chase is attacked and left for dead in her home on the Connecticut coast, she doesn’t know who she can trust.

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