After Anna
After Anna by Lisa Scottoline is a First Edition novel published by St. Martin’s Publishing Group on April 10, 2018. This 390-page book explores the complexities of family dynamics and emotional justice within the framework of a domestic thriller. The story follows Dr. Noah Alderman, a widower who has found happiness with his new wife, Maggie Ippolitti, and their young son. However, their lives take a dramatic turn when Maggie’s long-lost daughter, Anna, reenters their lives, bringing unforeseen challenges that threaten their newfound stability.
As Anna, a rebellious seventeen-year-old, disrupts their home, tragedy strikes when she is murdered, and Noah becomes the prime suspect. The narrative delves into Maggie’s struggle with grief and betrayal as she seeks the truth behind her daughter’s death. Readers will find a gripping tale filled with suspense and legal intrigue, as Maggie confronts the darker realities of her family life. This edition, written in English, presents a thought-provoking exploration of domestic relationships and the impact of secrets on family bonds.
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Riveting and disquieting, After Anna is a groundbreaking domestic thriller, as well as a novel of emotional justice and legal intrigue. New York Times bestselling author Lisa Scottoline keeps readers on their toes until the final shocking page.
Nobody cuts deeper than family…
Dr. Noah Alderman, a widower and single father, has remarried a wonderful woman, Maggie Ippolitti, and for the first time in a long time, he and his young son are happy. Despite her longing for the daughter she hasn’t seen since she was a baby, Maggie is happy too, and she’s even more overjoyed when she unexpectedly gets another chance to be a mother to the child she thought she’d lost forever, her only daughter Anna.
Maggie and Noah know that having Anna around will change their lives, but they would never have guessed that everything would go wrong, and so quickly. Anna turns out to be a gorgeous seventeen-year-old who balks at living under their rules, though Maggie, ecstatic to have her daughter back, ignores the red flags that hint at the trouble brewing in a once-perfect marriage and home.
Events take a heartbreaking turn when Anna is murdered and Noah is accused and tried for the heinous crime. Maggie must face not only the devastation of losing her daughter, but the realization that Anna’s murder may have been at the hands of a husband she loves. In the wake of this tragedy, new information drives Maggie to search for the truth, leading her to discover something darker than she could have ever imagined.
Praise for Lisa Scottoline:
“A deliciously distracting thriller…Scottoline illuminat[es] the landing strip of revelations and truths in a deliciously slow and intense way.” —The Washington Post on After Anna
“Scottoline keeps the pace relentless as she drops a looming threat into the heart of an idyllic suburban community, causing readers to hold their breath in anticipation.” —Booklist on One Perfect Lie
“Readers can be assured that the author nails the high school milieu, from athletic rivalries to sexting…they’re in for one thrilling ride.” —Kirkus on One Perfect Lie
“Entertaining…This fast-paced read culminates in a daring chase that would play well on the big screen.” —Publishers Weekly
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