The Known Stranger
The Known Stranger by Rachelle Guillory is a mystery novel published by iUniverse in May 2000, featuring 148 pages in English. The story centers around Katie Payne, a devoted wife and mother whose life takes a dramatic turn when she receives a call from Detectives Jackson and Viccers informing her of her husband Emory’s murder. As the narrative unfolds, Katie discovers unsettling truths about Emory’s past relationships, which complicate her understanding of the man she thought she knew.
Readers will find a fast-paced exploration of betrayal and secrets as Katie navigates the aftermath of her husband’s death. The plot delves into the complexities of her marriage and the revelations that lead to her unexpected involvement in the investigation. With elements of police procedural woven throughout, this book presents a gripping tale of mystery that challenges Katie’s perceptions of love and trust.
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The Known Stranger, is a fast-paced, captivating mystery novel that will pique the interest of the reader from beginning to end. The life of Katie Payne, an attractive, educated, religious woman married to Emory Payne, a reputable entertainment attorney, is suddenly and abruptly changed forever. This devoted wife and mother of two children receives a call from Detectives Jackson and Viccers informing her that her husband of 15 years has been murdered. As the mystery unfolds, Emory Payne’s otherwise honorable reputation is tarnished by the discovery of past relationships he has had with friends of his wife. Katie learns her closest friends shared painful, life-changing and life-threatening secrets with her husband. After these extraordinary secrets are revealed, a multitude of events occur which lead to the murder of Emory Payne. Three days later, Mrs. Payne finds herself in police custody, suspected for the murder of her husband— discovering that she really does not know the man she has lived with for 15 years. To her, her husband has been a stranger she has known.
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