Twenty Years Later: A Riveting New Thriller
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Praised by The New York Times as "Excellent" and recognized among The New York Times Best Thrillers This Season and E! News Recommended Books, this gripping suspense novel by the #1 internationally bestselling author of The Girl Who Was Taken, Charlie Donlea, is a must-read for fans of Verity by Colleen Hoover.
In this compelling tale, Avery Mason, the host of American Events, skillfully conceals her own shadowy past while relentlessly pursuing the truth behind a gruesome murder that had been abandoned by investigators decades ago. Unveiling a murder mystery infused with elements of kinky sex, tragedy, and betrayal, Avery's latest story promises to be a ratings sensation. Utilizing groundbreaking DNA technology, the New York medical examiner's office identifies a 9/11 victim, Victoria Ford, accused years earlier of the brutal murder of her married lover. In a haunting last call to her sister, Victoria implored her to prove her innocence.
Emma Kind, Victoria's sister, has waited two decades to lay her sister to rest, seeking closure and exoneration. Convinced that Avery's celebrity status and connections can aid her cause, Emma enlists Avery's investigative prowess. As Avery delves into the convoluted details of Victoria's affair with a successful novelist, discovered hanging in his Catskills mansion, she unravels a web of DNA evidence entwined with the victim's life. However, Avery is unaware that the puzzle of Victoria's private life is merely the tip of the iceberg. Unbeknownst to her, other players in the game are keenly interested in Avery's own concealed past—a secret she believed was long buried.
Accused of a heinous murder, Victoria Ford made a chilling call from the North Tower on 9/11, a plea that went unheard two decades ago. Now, as the truth resurfaces, Avery must navigate a treacherous path where shocking revelations about her own history intertwine with the unraveling mystery of Victoria's past.
With "breathtaking pacing and clever plot twists," according to Publishers Weekly, and described as "an entertaining thriller with surprises lurking around every corner" by Kirkus Reviews, Charlie Donlea proves once again to be a "superb storyteller," as attested by New York Times bestselling author Robert Dugoni.