Ransom River
Ransom River by Meg Gardiner is a gripping crime novel published by Penguin Publishing Group on June 4, 2013. This edition spans 384 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Rory Mackenzie, who reluctantly returns to her hometown of Ransom River, California, to fulfill her duty as juror number seven in a high-profile murder trial. As the trial unfolds, Rory confronts unsettling memories from her past, revealing connections to an unresolved case that threaten her safety and peace of mind.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines the complexities of legal proceedings with personal history, as Rory navigates the challenges of her civic responsibility while grappling with the shadows of her childhood. The book delves into themes of mystery and suspense, exploring the impact of unresolved trauma and the quest for truth. With its focus on women sleuths and the intricacies of crime, Ransom River offers an engaging experience for those interested in thrillers and detective fiction.
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From award-winning author Meg Gardiner, co-author of Michael Mann’s Heat 2
JUDGE, JURY—AND EXECUTION.
Rory Mackenzie vowed to never return to her hometown of Ransom River, California. But she comes back and does her civic duty. Now she’s juror number seven on a high-profile murder case.
While most of the town is focused on the tense and shocking circumstances of the trial, Rory’s return to Ransom River dredges up troubling memories from her childhood that she can no longer ignore. And in the wake of a desperate attack on the courthouse, Rory realizes exposing these dark skeletons has connected her to an old case that was never solved, and that bringing the truth to light just might destroy her.
You can’t go home again—and survive—in this mesmerizing crime novel by Meg Gardiner, “a top-tier mystery writer at the top of her game” (BookPage).
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