Paul Copeland's sister was one of the missing teenagers. Now raising a daughter alone, after the death of his wife, he balances family life with a career as a prosecutor. But when a homicide victim is found with evidence linking him to Cope, the well-buried secrets of the past are threatening everything. Is this body one of the campers who disappeared with his sister? Could his sister be alive? Cope has to confront so much he left behind that summer 20 years ago: his first love, Lucy, his mother who abandoned the family, and the secrets that his parents might have been hiding even from their own children. Cope must decide what is better left hidden in the dark and what truths can be brought to the light. And can he find absolution?
Harlan Coben
Harlan Coben is a bestselling American author known for his gripping thrillers and mystery novels. He has written over 30 books, including The Stranger, The Boy from the Woods, and the Myron Bolitar series. His works have sold more than 80 million copies worldwide and several have been adapted into successful Netflix series. Coben is praised for his fast-paced plots, sharp twists, and emotionally resonant storytelling.