The Ex
- Synopsis
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Twenty years ago she ruined his life.Now she has the chance to save it.Olivia Randall is one of New York City's best criminal defense lawyers. When she hears that her former fiancé, Jack Harris, has been arrested for a triple homicide--and that one of the victims was connected to his wife's murder three years earlier--there is no doubt in her mind as to his innocence. The only question is, who would go to such great lengths to frame him--and why?For Olivia, representing Jack is a way to make up for past regrets and absolve herself of guilt from a tragic decision, a secret she has held for twenty years. But as the evidence against him mounts, she is forced to confront her doubts. The man she knew could not have done this. But what if she never really knew him?s. When she hears that her former fiancé, Jack Harris, has been arrested for a triple homicide--and that one of the victims was connected to his wife's murder--there is no doubt in her mind as to his innocence. The only question is, who would go to such great lengths to frame him--and why?For Olivia, representing Jack is a way to make up for past regrets and absolve herself of guilt from a tragic decision, a secret she has held for twenty years. But as the evidence against him mounts, she is forced to confront her doubts. The man she knew could not have done this. But what if she never really knew him?Praise for The Ex and Alafair Burke"With an all-too-real mass shooting in a richly observed Manhattan as its springboard, The Ex is an expertly crafted, intricately woven novel that is as emotionally complex as it is riveting."--Kimberly McCreight"Burke's female characters are always very involving, with big, strong voices." --Gillian Flynn"A major talent."--Harlan Coben"Burke writes deftly about secrets buried close to home."--Meg Gardiner"Burke's novels always deliver and constantly surprise. They're both addictive and utterly rewarding."--Megan Abbott
- Copyright:
- 2016
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9780062390509
- Related ISBNs:
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9780062390486
- Publisher:
- HarperCollins
- Date of Addition:
- 01/26/16
- Copyrighted By:
- Alafair Burke
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
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English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
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Literature and Fiction,
Mystery and Thrillers,
Law, Legal Issues and Ethics
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- N/A
- Usage Restrictions:
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