The Rumor A Novel
The Rumor A Novel by Lesley Kara, published by Random House Publishing Group on June 18, 2019, is a psychological thriller that delves into the consequences of a single rumor. This edition spans 336 pages and is presented in English. The story follows a single mother, Joanna, who inadvertently ignites a chain reaction of suspicion and fear when she hears a shocking rumor outside her son’s school about a notorious killer living under an assumed identity in her seaside town.
As Joanna becomes increasingly obsessed with the unfolding events, her curiosity threatens the safety of her son and his father, drawing them into a dangerous situation with the rumored criminal. The narrative explores themes of suspense and the psychological impact of gossip, revealing how one seemingly innocuous comment can spiral into a life-altering crisis. Readers will find a gripping exploration of the dynamics within a small community and the lengths to which a mother will go to protect her loved ones.
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“Keeps you guessing until the final page.”—Paula Hawkins, author of The Girl on the Train
“A rollercoaster ride to the very last sentence.”—Fiona Barton, author of The Widow
“Everyone will be talking about The Rumor.”—Shari Lapena, author of The Couple Next Door
When a single mother hears a shocking rumor outside her son’s school, she never intends to pass it on. But one casual comment leads to another . . . and now there’s no going back.
Rumor has it that a notorious killer, who committed a brutal crime as a child, has been living a new life under an assumed identity in Joanna’s seaside town. So who is the criminal hidden in their midst? Suspicion falls on everyone.
As Joanna becomes obsessed with the case, her curiosity will expose her son and his father to the supposedly reformed murderer—who may be ready to kill again. She will learn how dangerous one rumor can become . . . and just how far she must go to protect those she loves. She is going to regret the day she ever said a word.
Praise for The Rumor
“A brilliant premise with a killer twist. The Rumor depicts the prejudices and secrets that simmer in a small seaside town to devastating effect.”—Colette McBeth, author of An Act of Silence
“This mystery has an unusual and resonant theme—how a single rumor can morph into a completely unmanageable, deadly force. . . . [There’s] psychological acuity throughout and [an] astonishing ending.”—Booklist
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