The Note A Novel
The Note by Alafair Burke, published by Random House on January 7, 2025, is a suspenseful narrative that explores the complexities of friendship and the consequences of a seemingly harmless prank. This edition spans 304 pages and is presented in English. The story centers on May Hanover, a diligent and rule-abiding individual whose reunion with friends Lauren and Kelsey in the Hamptons takes a dark turn following a chance encounter that leads to a troubling police investigation.
Readers will find a gripping tale that delves into the intricacies of May’s relationships and the secrets that threaten to unravel their long-standing bond. As the plot unfolds, themes of loyalty and betrayal come to the forefront, challenging May’s perceptions of her friends. The Note combines elements of mystery and psychological suspense, making it a compelling addition to the genre.
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A USA TODAY BESTSELLER • AS RECOMMENDED ON THE TODAY SHOW AND CBS SUNDAY MORNING • A suspenseful story about a vacation in the Hamptons that goes terribly wrong for three friends with a complicated history • From the New York Times bestselling author of The Wife and The Better Sister (now a Prime Video TV series starring Elizabeth Banks and Jessica Biel)
“Your perfect summer thriller is here already.” —Maureen Corrigan, Washington Post
“I absolutely loved The Note. Trust no one in this irresistible page-turner.” —Ashley Elston, #1 New York Times best-selling author of First Lie Wins
It was meant to be a harmless prank.
Growing up, May Hanover was a good girl, always. Well-behaved, top of her class, a compulsive rule-follower. Raised by a first-generation Chinese single mother with high expectations, May didn’t have room to slip up, let alone fail. Her friends didn’t call her the Little Sheriff for nothing.
But even good girls have secrets. And regrets. When it comes to her friendship with Lauren and Kelsey, she’s had her fair share of both. Their bond—forged when May was just twelve years old—has withstood a tragic accident, individual scandals, heartbreak and loss. Now the three friends have reunited for the first time in years for a few days of sun and fun in the Hamptons. But a chance encounter with a pair of strangers leads to a drunken prank that goes horribly awry.
When she finds herself at the center of an urgent police investigation, May begins to wonder whether Lauren and Kelsey are keeping secrets from her, testing the limits of her loyalty to lifelong friends.
What had they gone and done?
The Note is a page-turner of the highest order from one of our greatest contemporary suspense writers.
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