Before She Finds Me: A Novel

When Julia Bennett's daughter, Cora, moves into college, she expects an argument with her ex-husband. But a sudden attack leaves the campus stunned, and Julia's quick actions save Cora's life. Ren Petrovic, a trained assassin, knows who was on campus that day: her husband, Nolan. She begins to question who hired Nolan and why one woman in the crowd responded differently. Julia and Ren each want answers, but their searches quickly pit them against each other, with one woman being a hired killer and the other being a determined survivor.

Format: Hardback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 13 July 2023
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

In Southern California, Julia Bennett has worked tirelessly to provide a stable and secure life for her daughter, Cora. However, her worst fears come true when Cora leaves for college and Julia encounters an argument with her ex-husband and his new wife on move-in day. Unexpectedly, a sudden attack leaves the campus in shock, and Julia's quick actions save Cora's life. Shaken by the incident and burdened by a dark secret, Julia begins to question the circumstances surrounding the attack.

Meanwhile, Ren Petrovic, a trained assassin with a strict moral code, has an unusual career. Ren wasn't on campus that day, but she knows who was: her husband, Nolan. What Ren doesn't know is why Nolan has broken their rules by not informing her about the job in advance. As Ren delves deeper into the investigation, she begins to question the motives behind the attack and wonders who hired Nolan.

Julia and Ren's search for answers quickly turns into a rivalry, as they both become determined to protect their families. While one woman is a hired killer, the other is a resilient survivor. Both mothers will stop at nothing to defend their loved ones, and the tension between them escalates as they navigate a dangerous world filled with secrets and lies.

In this gripping tale of motherhood, loyalty, and survival, Julia and Ren must confront their darkest fears and uncover the truth behind the attack. As they navigate the complexities of their relationships and the dangerous world around them, they learn that sometimes the lines between good and evil blur, and the only way to survive is to trust in each other and fight for what is right.

Weight: 524g
Dimension: 161 x 243 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780316531351