Título: Before She Finds Me: A Novel
Autor: Heather Chavez
Sinopse: The Last Flight meets Killing Eve in this "timely and emotional" thriller that follows two mothers racing to uncover the truth behind a horrific attack (Julie Clark, New York Times bestselling author)—even after it becomes clear that the reality will destroy one of their families.
Julia Bennett has worked hard to create a stable life for her daughter, Cora, in Southern California. So when Cora leaves for college, the worst thing Julia expects on move-in day is an argument with her ex-husband and his new wife. But a sudden attack leaves the campus stunned—and only Julia’s quick actions save Cora’s life. Shaken in the aftermath, and haunted by a dark secret, Julia starts to wonder: What if the attack wasn’t as random as everyone believes?
Newly pregnant Ren Petrovic has an unusual career—she’s a trained assassin, operating under a strict moral code. Ren wasn’t on campus that day, but she knows who was: her husband, Nolan. What she doesn’t know is why Nolan has broken their rules by not telling her about the job in advance. The more Ren looks into the attack, the more she begins to question: Who really hired Nolan? And why did one woman in the crowd respond so differently from all the rest?
Julia and Ren each want answers, but their searches quickly pit them against each other. One woman is a hired killer, but the other is a determined survivor. And both mothers will defend their families to the bitter end.
"Slick, smart, layered, and full of surprises." —Lisa Unger
"An exciting thriller perfect for fans of Mr. and Mrs. Smith and Pieces of Her." —Buzzfeed
"Wholly addictive." —May Cobb
"Chavez is at the top of her game." —Jeneva Rose
"Fresh and surprising." —BookPage (starred review)
Named a "Summer Must-Read" by CrimeReads • Book Riot • BuzzFeed • Fresh Fiction • BookBub • Wealth of Geeks • Daily Times • Ground News • SheReads • Mercury News • East Bay Times • Boston Herald • The Orange County Register
Contexto da obra
Como livro em inglês, esta obra costuma ganhar também uma camada própria de interesse editorial e linguístico. “Before She Finds Me: A Novel”, de Heather Chavez, publicado pela editora Mulholland Books, em 2023 e com 352 páginas, integra a categoria Livros em Inglês. Por isso, o interesse da obra tende a se ampliar quando o leitor considera também a relação com a língua em que ela circula.
Editora: Mulholland Books
Páginas: 352
Ano: 2023-06-27
Edição: 1
Linguagem: en
ISBN: 0316531359
ISBN13: 9780316531351
Sobre a editora
Os livros da editora Mulholland Books costumam mergulhar o leitor em histórias de suspense e mistério que exploram tanto o sobrenatural quanto o realista, muitas vezes com protagonistas envolvidos em investigações complexas. A narrativa privilegia um ritmo tenso, com reviravoltas e personagens multifacetados enfrentando dilemas morais e situações extremas. O catálogo sugere um interesse por tramas que transitam entre o thriller psicológico, o noir contemporâneo e o suspense policial, com ambientações que vão de cidades marcadas pela violência até cenários históricos ou tecnológicos. Há obras que combinam ação intensa com elementos de investigação detalhada, além de outras que exploram a dimensão humana por trás do crime e da justiça.
