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If your husband was murdered
And you were a witness
How do you explain it when he appears on your nanny cam?
You thought you trusted him.
Now…

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Why read it?

3 authors picked Fool Me Once as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Even before I opened this book, I thought the premise was fantastic. A woman who had just buried her husband later believes she sees him alive on the nanny cam in her living room! Where do you go from there?

I loved the way she appeared to be vulnerable at the beginning but quickly found her metal as she set out to learn the truth. She was determined not to let her demons get in the way and hated to ask for help, something I could empathise with completely.

The book kept me gripped until the end–and what an end!…

This novel involves family secrets.

When a husband from a wealthy family is shot in front of her, his wife goes on a tirade that has you invested in the story from the first page. Chocked with well-described characters, this story is driven by love and loss, from the cold and calculating mother-in-law to the sympathetic brother-in-law.

A wife’s journey to find her husband's killer will have you constantly guessing. This book is full of twists and turns, with a twist at the end that leaves you spinning.

Another great book from a consistently great writer. Coben has a knack for dragging you into a story until you almost feel responsible for the outcome. This book is a stylish read, with glossy characters and seriously nasty bad guys. The protagonist is hard to read which adds an extra dimension, can you trust her? A great book if you like to be kept guessing right to the very end.   

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