Sunburn A Novel
Sunburn A Novel by Laura Lippman is a psychological suspense story published by HarperCollins on July 31, 2018. This reprint edition spans 320 pages and is written in English. The narrative follows two lovers, Polly and Adam, who become entangled in a passionate yet perilous relationship marked by dark secrets and inevitable betrayals. Set in the small town of Belleville, Delaware, their connection intensifies over a hot summer, leading to a chilling climax that raises questions about trust and deception.
Readers will find a gripping exploration of the complexities of love and the consequences of hidden truths. As Polly and Adam navigate their affair, they are drawn into a web of danger that culminates in a mysterious death. The story delves into themes of crime and suspense, echoing the influences of classic noir literature. With its intricate plot and psychological depth, this novel invites readers to ponder the lengths to which individuals will go to protect their secrets and the potential fallout of their choices.
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Named one of the Most Anticipated Books of 2018 by Bustle, Popsugar, Wall Street Journal, Entertainment Weekly, Seattle Times, Book Riot, LitHub, BookPage, and Paperback Paris.
“Every time Laura Lippman comes out with a new book, I get chills because I know I am back in the hands of the master. She is simply a brilliant novelist, an unflinching chronicler of life in America right now, and Sunburn is her dark, gleaming noir gem. Read it.” -Gillian Flynn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Gone Girl
New York Times bestselling author Laura Lippman returns with a superb novel of psychological suspense about a pair of lovers with the best intentions and the worst luck: two people locked in a passionate yet uncompromising game of cat and mouse. But instead of rules, this game has dark secrets, forbidden desires, inevitable betrayals—and cold-blooded murder.
One is playing a long game. But which one?
They meet at a local tavern in the small town of Belleville, Delaware. Polly is set on heading west. Adam says he’s also passing through. Yet she stays and he stays—drawn to this mysterious redhead whose quiet stillness both unnerves and excites him. Over the course of a punishing summer, Polly and Adam abandon themselves to a steamy, inexorable affair. Still, each holds something back from the other—dangerous, even lethal, secrets.
Then someone dies. Was it an accident, or part of a plan? By now, Adam and Polly are so ensnared in each other’s lives and lies that neither one knows how to get away—or even if they want to. Is their love strong enough to withstand the truth, or will it ultimately destroy them?
Something—or someone—has to give.
Which one will it be?
Inspired by James M. Cain’s masterpieces The Postman Always Rings Twice, Double Indemnity, and Mildred Pierce, Sunburn is a tantalizing modern noir from the incomparable Laura Lippman.
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