Just Between Us A Novel
Just Between Us by Rebecca Drake is a psychological thriller published by St. Martin’s Publishing Group on January 9, 2018. This edition spans 384 pages and is presented in English. The novel follows four suburban mothers—Alison, Julie, Sarah, and Heather—who appear to lead perfect lives but are hiding dark secrets. When Alison notices a bruise on Heather’s wrist, the friends become embroiled in a web of deception and violence, leading them to confront the realities of their seemingly idyllic existence.
Readers will find a gripping narrative that explores themes of friendship, domestic life, and the complexities of human relationships. As the plot unfolds, the women grapple with their loyalties and the consequences of their actions in the face of a deadly crime. Just Between Us delves into the darker side of suburban life, revealing how hidden truths can unravel even the closest bonds. This edition offers a thrilling glimpse into the lives of women navigating the challenges of secrecy and betrayal.
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“Twisty and compelling […] a terrific read.” — Associated Press
“Compulsively readable… Just Between Us winds its roller-coaster plot around our tendency to see exactly what we are looking for—while our little lies take on dangerous lives of their own.” — O, The Oprah Magazine
“A twisty, domestic thriller […] tense, bombshell-laden, and action-packed.” — Publishers Weekly
“Female friendships flourish, then falter, under the weight of chance events underlaid by secrecy and deceit […] Drake shows a sure hand in spinning suburban thrillers.” — Booklist
Four suburban mothers conspire to cover up a deadly crime in Just Between Us, a heart-stopping novel of suspense by Rebecca Drake.
Alison, Julie, Sarah, Heather. Four friends living the suburban ideal. Their jobs are steady, their kids are healthy. They’re as beautiful as their houses. But each of them has a dirty little secret, and hidden behind the veneer of their perfect lives is a crime and a mystery that will consume them all.
Everything starts to unravel when Alison spots a nasty bruise on Heather’s wrist. She shares her suspicions with Julie and Sarah, compelling all three to investigate what looks like an increasingly violent marriage. As mysterious injuries and erratic behavior mount, Heather can no longer deny the abuse, but she refuses to leave her husband. Desperate to save her, Alison and the others dread the phone call telling them that she’s been killed. But when that call finally comes, it’s not Heather who’s dead. In a moment they’ll come to regret, the women must decide what lengths they’ll go to in order to help a friend.
Just Between Us is a thrilling glimpse into the underbelly of suburbia, where not all neighbors can be trusted, and even the closest friends keep dangerous secrets. You never really know what goes on in another person’s mind, or in their marriage.
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