The Night We Lost Him by Laura Dave Summary
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Laura Dave's electrifying thriller follows estranged siblings investigating their father's suspicious death. From the author whose previous novel sold three million copies, this Indie Next List top pick explores what it means to witness someone's life. Dave writes at 5AM, with one song on repeat.
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When Truth Falls from the Cliff's Edge
Standing at the precipice of his cliffside property in Carpinteria, California, Liam Samuel Noone contemplates the choices that led him here. Despite his wealth, he never replaced the modest Craftsman bungalow called Windbreak with something grander. As regret washes over him, he's suddenly pushed over the cliff's edge. His final thought is surprisingly selfless: "Better me, than them." Months later, his daughter Nora, an architect specializing in neuroarchitecture, is shocked when her estranged half-brother Sam delivers a bombshell: their father's fatal fall "wasn't an accident." This revelation stirs painful memories for Nora, who had become estranged from her father after her mother's death a year earlier. Now, with both parents gone, she wonders: What good is knowing you were wrong when there's no one left to hear your apology?
The Architecture of Secrets and Hidden Connections
Threads Unraveling in the Investigation
Love's Complicated Dimensions
The Heart of the Mystery Revealed
Finding Peace in Truth
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