
Description
"With jaw-dropping twists balanced perfectly with down-to-earth mom-moments, Darkness Drops Again is a sexy crime thriller that isn't afraid to push the envelope." - Indies Today
Thirty-nine-year-old attorney Maeve Shaw has painstakingly constructed the perfect life. Her husband, Patrick, is a handsome senior manager at a prestigious consulting firm. They have two adorable boys, Declan and Seamus. And if Maeve just keeps her billable hours up and her mouth shut, she could actually have a shot at making partner at her male-dominated law firm.
But Maeve’s perfect life starts to fall apart when she discovers her marriage might not be what it seems and a new case at work brings up long hidden, dark memories from her own childhood. Determined to save her marriage and keep secret her childhood demons Maeve attempts a balancing act that leaves her more vulnerable than she’s ever been. And soon she’s unsure if everything she has worked so hard for will crumble as darkness overtakes Maeve once again.
Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Celeste Ng, this page turning legal thriller will keep readers hooked till the very end.
“Gripping from the first page!” – Goodreads reader
“A stunning debut legal thriller that deftly combines white-knuckled courtroom action with hard-hitting personal drama.” – Goodreads reader
Advance Praise
Darkness Drops Again is an engrossing legal thriller combining sharp courtroom drama with an emotional storyline... this novel has clear series potential and is highly recommended for fans of Janet Evanovich. - BlueInk Review (Starred Review)
"With jaw-dropping twists balanced perfectly with down-to-earth mom-moments, Darkness Drops Again is a sexy crime thriller that isn't afraid to push the envelope." - Indies Today
"This character-driven story reveals a woman thriving under intense pressure, even if she occasionally stumbles." "An assured and wholly absorbing legal tale." - Kirkus
"Darkness Drops Again is highly recommended reading for women who like their female protagonists both strong and vulnerable, who are challenged with adapting their lives even when choices of the past seem set in stone and successful." - Midwest Book Review
"In this exhilarating debut legal thriller, Manning crafts an intriguing tale of mystery and redemption." "Takeaway: This fast-paced legal thriller is perfect for cozy mystery lovers who adore flawed protagonists." - BookLife
Available Editions
EDITION | Paperback |
ISBN | 9781735049311 |
PRICE | $15.99 (USD) |
Links
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