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  • The Stranger Behind You

  • A Novel
  • By: Carol Goodman
  • Narrated by: Samantha Desz
  • Length: 11 hrs and 9 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,516 ratings)

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The Stranger Behind You

By: Carol Goodman
Narrated by: Samantha Desz
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Publisher's summary

Two-time Mary Higgins Clark Award-winning author!

A chilling story set in a former Magdalen Laundry in Manhattan that explores today’s #MeToo complexities.

"In a twisting, mesmerizing story that is as beautifully written as it is utterly propulsive, Goodman keeps us breathlessly turning the pages right to the shocking and poignant end. I absolutely loved this layered and moving novel!” (Lisa Unger, New York Times best-selling author)

You’re never really alone

Journalist Joan Lurie has written a seething article exposing a notorious newspaper tycoon as a sexual predator. But the night it goes live, she is brutally attacked. Traumatized and suffering the effects of a concussion, she moves into a highly secure apartment in Manhattan called the Refuge, which was at one time a Magdalen Laundry. Joan should be safe here, so how can she explain the cryptic incidents that are happening?

Lillian Day is Joan’s new 96-year-old neighbor at the Refuge. In 1941, Lillian witnessed a mysterious murder that sent her into hiding at the Magdalen Laundry, and she hasn’t come out since. As she relates to Joan her harrowing story, Joan sees striking similarities to her own past.

Melissa Osgood, newly widowed and revengeful, has burning questions about her husband’s recent death. When she discovers a suspicious paper trail that he left behind, she realizes how little she knew about her marriage. But it seems Joan Lurie might be the one who has the answers.

As these three lives intersect, each woman must stay one step ahead of those who are desperate to make sure the truth is never uncovered.

©2021 Carol Goodman (P)2021 HarperCollins Publishers
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Just WOW!

My husband and I listened to this on a multi-stage trip. We were totally spellbound with the storyline as well as the narration, and as we approached the end, we were both in tears! A must read!!!! Wish I could give it 10 stars!

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Loved this complex mystery!

This is a great book with twist. Fascinating take on the greed of people and their need to be heard and the sad consequences that happen to the innocent ones along the way. Must listen to this one with a great ending!

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Loved the history and the story

At first I didn't think I would like it but as it progressed I could not stop listening.
I liked the history in it too

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Like this more than I thought I would

It sounded like a good book; I started listening and couldn’t stop, I love the women in this book. The narrator does an excellent job bringing them to life. There’s more to this book, I definitely recommend it.

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Exciting and enticing!

This story was an unexpected and delightful mystery with its very current themes woven along with a twisty backstory. The narrator was believable as each character, making it more of a thrill ride.

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Great read lots of interwoven plots!

One of the best books I heard in a while. Kept my attention! Definitely recommend

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A Satisfying Conclusion

The book starts slowly and I almost gave up on it, but it turns a corner and becomes more compelling.

I won't comment on how the plot unfolds because it would be a spoiler.

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A quick listen

I loved the the narration. Her voice was very soothing. The book kept me interested and I enjoyed the story very much.

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what a twisty good story!

this was a really fun read, one of those that he zipped through too fast because you want to know what happens next! Good narration great storytelling really good book.

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Stunning storytelling

This story has you feeling everything from anger and confusion to tearful joy. It was beautifully written so you can never predict what is next or how it will end.

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