The Summer We Buried
A Novel
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- $21.99
Publisher Description
An unthinkable crime—and the tattered threads of a friendship gone wrong—come roaring back to terrible new life in Jody Gehrman’s riveting psychological suspense, perfect for fans of Joshilyn Jackson.
Twenty years ago, Tansy was drawn to Selene’s hard edges, her grit, and her knack for survival. Since then, the confused tangle of guilt about covering up a murder shattered their friendship, and even now, at thirty-eight, Tansy has never come to terms with what happened that night.
But now, Selene is back, demanding her old friend repay her. Selene’s daughter, Jupiter, attends the college where Tansy works as a guidance counselor. Selene is convinced that Jupiter’s boyfriend, Colton, is abusive, and wants Tansy to intervene. As she is drawn back into the intensity of Selene’s world, Tansy discovers the ugly truth about Colton. But Tansy suspects there’s far more to the story, and now she’ll finally have to confront Selene once and for all.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Tansy Elliot, the narrator of this gripping novel from Gehrman (The Girls Weekend), leads a relatively serene life as a guidance counselor at Valley of the Moon University in Sonoma, Calif., until Selene Rathbone appears at her office, having booked an appointment under an assumed name. The two share a terrible secret concerning a criminal act 20 years ago about which Tansy has felt guilty ever since. Tansy knows she shouldn't get involved with Selene again, but Selene threatens to reveal their secret to the police unless Tansy does her bidding. Selene's daughter, Jupiter, a student at the university, is living with Colton Blake, a man Selene thinks is abusive. She wants Tansy to make sure Jupiter breaks up with Colton. As Selene draws Tansy further and further into her grasp, Tansy comes to realize Selene has a hidden agenda. The romantic relationship that develops between Tansy and Selene's brother raises the stakes. Gehrman keeps the suspense high up to the final showdown. Psychological thriller fans will find much to like.
