Sunburn A Novel
Sunburn, a novel by Laura Lippman, is a large print edition published by HarperCollins on February 20, 2018. This psychological suspense story revolves around two lovers, Polly and Adam, who find themselves entangled in a passionate yet perilous relationship marked by dark secrets and inevitable betrayals. Set against the backdrop of a small town in Delaware, the narrative explores the complexities of their affair as they navigate their hidden truths and the consequences that follow.
Readers will discover a tale filled with tension and intrigue as Polly and Adam’s connection deepens over a summer fraught with danger. The plot unfolds with themes of crime and suspense, leading to a pivotal moment when a death occurs, leaving both characters questioning the nature of their relationship and the secrets they harbor. As they grapple with their choices, the story raises questions about love, trust, and the lengths one might go to protect their desires. This edition spans 400 pages and is presented in English, offering an engaging experience for fans of contemporary noir fiction.
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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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