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—Allison Buccola, author of Catch Her When She Falls
Three women work to uncover the scorching lies and scandal behind a self-help movement, igniting a powder keg of secrets that could blow their town apart, in this suspense novel perfect for readers who love Southern mystery.
It's early morning in the small Texas town of Edenberg when the body of sixty-five-year-old Beverly Hoffman is discovered in the Guadalupe River—drowned in only two inches of water.
After elementary school teacher Nichole Miller discovers the woman's body, she makes two phone calls: first to the police, who call Beverly's death a slip and fall, and second to her best friend, journalist Jenny Martin. Jenny is attempting to revive her flailing marriage and her all-but-DOA career, and she knows foul play when she sees it. The two women enlist the help of Beverly's daughter-in-law, Robin, who's eager to expose the truth.
Beverly had been beloved in the tight-knit community, having cofounded the wildly popular personal-development company Genetive, Inc., alongside her influential husband. But something sinister has been smoldering beneath the surface of their picturesque hometown. And Genetive is at the center of it all.
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- ISBN: 9780369748744
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- ISBN: 9780369748744
- File size: 716 KB
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March 1, 2024
The tight-knit Texas town of Edenberg is picture perfect, right down to its quaint main street and decades-long tradition of the Our Lady of Guadalupe parade. Psychologist George Hoffman and his wife, Beverly, want to make it even more so, founding Genetive, a company that promises to help people reach their full potential. As their wealth and influence spread, so does their sinister control of the town, right down to what kinds of books are allowed in the school libraries. When Beverly is found dead, the police dismiss it as an accident, but local teacher Nichole, her journalist friend Jenny, and Robin, Beverly's daughter-in-law, sense foul play. To find a killer, they must risk everything and discover the secrets behind the NXIVM-like Genetive organization. Multiple viewpoints, including reflections and revelations from the deceased Beverly, add tension as the mystery develops. Readers can count on author Bird (I Love It When You Lie, 2023) to write a twisty tale about the dark side of suburban perfection. Recommend to fans of authors Kimberly McCreight and Freida McFadden.COPYRIGHT(2024) Booklist, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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