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The Ex: A Novel
The Ex: A Novel
The Ex: A Novel
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The Ex: A Novel

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“Superb…. Equal measures superlative mystery and crack courtroom thriller reminiscent of the great John Lescroart or the William Diehl classic "Primal Fear.” We literally never know what’s coming next. . . a wholly satisfying and brilliantly constructed whiz bang of a tale.” — Providence Journal

In this breakout standalone novel of suspense in the vein of Gone Girl and The Girl on a Train, a woman agrees to help an old boyfriend who has been framed for murder—but begins to suspect that she is the one being manipulated.

Twenty years ago she ruined his life. Now she has the chance to save it.

Widower Jack Harris has resisted the dating scene ever since the shooting of his wife Molly by a fifteen-year-old boy three years ago. An early morning run along the Hudson River changes that when he spots a woman in last night’s party dress, barefoot, enjoying a champagne picnic alone, reading his favorite novel. Everything about her reminds him of what he used to have with Molly. Eager to help Jack find love again, his best friend posts a message on a popular website after he mentions the encounter. Days later, that same beautiful stranger responds and invites Jack to meet her in person at the waterfront. That’s when Jack’s world falls apart.

 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—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, to 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?

LanguageEnglish
PublisherHarperCollins
Release dateJan 26, 2016
ISBN9780062390509
Author

Alafair Burke

Alafair Burke is a New York Times bestselling author whose most recent novels include The Wife and The Ex, which was nominated for the Edgar Award for best novel. She also co-authors the bestselling Under Suspicion series with Mary Higgins Clark. A former prosecutor, she now teaches criminal law and lives in Manhattan and East Hampton.

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Beyond description , the best book i’ve read so far
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    The ending was a bit rushed for my liking, but the courtroom thriller aspect of the book more than made up for it.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Decent novel. The twist did not blow my mind but wasn’t terrible either. Worth to give it a try.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    Gifted writer. If the ending was a prelude to a follow-up novel, then I’d say, “Very well done.”! If that wasn’t the intent, the ending seemed uncharacteristically, rushed.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    One of those you just keep reading until the end, If you have some great stories like this one, you can publish it on Novel Star, just submit your story to hardy@novelstar.top or joye@novelstar.top
  • Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    2/5
    Extremely predictable stuff. I had figured out the plot even before i was half way through. I should have seen the romance pairing but even that didn't take me by surprise. I'm still trying to figure out all these 5stars this book has received
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Good read, well-paced, vivid descriptions of the people, places, and things included in the story, got to know the characters well. Clues available but hidden unless you're looking for them. Enjoyed, will definitely look for other titles from this author.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    I like the author's writing style but found the storyline so far-fetched and unbelievable that it distracted from the excellent writing. Everything about the story but especially the amount of inter-connections and coincidences was mind boggling. Too bad because I'd read more from her if not for that.

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