The Stolen Hours

Lila Nash is on the verge of landing her dream job when a woman is pulled from the Mississippi River, barely alive. The police believe her assailant is local photographer Gavin Spenser, but the case quickly flounders as the evidence wears thin. Lila is determined to put Gavin behind bars, but the more elusive justice becomes. Battling a vindictive new boss and haunted by the ghosts of her own unspeakable attack, Lila knows the clock is ticking down. In a race against an evil mastermind, it will take everything Lila has to outsmart a killer and escape the dark hold of her own past.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 30 August 2022
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Lila Nash is on the brink of achieving her lifelong dream of becoming a prosecutor under the esteemed Hennepin County Attorney's office, and she has found happiness in a loving relationship with her boyfriend, Joe Talbert. However, everything changes when a woman is rescued from the Mississippi River, barely alive. The police quickly identify her assailant as local photographer Gavin Spenser, but the case takes a surprising turn as the evidence begins to unravel. Gavin seems to have anticipated the investigation, leaving everyone puzzled about his meticulous preparations.

Lila's determination to bring Gavin to justice intensifies, but as the investigation progresses, justice becomes elusive. She faces a new boss who is determined to undermine her, and she is haunted by the ghosts of her own unspeakable attack, which she has kept hidden for eight long years. Lila knows that time is running out, and she must confront her past if she wants to outsmart a killer and escape the dark hold it has on her.

In this gripping thriller, author Laura Eskens has crafted a story that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. With her precise writing and attention to detail, Eskens assembles the fine parts of a mystery and sets them to the tempo of a thrilling adventure. The characters are well-developed, and the plot is filled with unexpected twists and turns that will leave readers breathless until the very end.

The Stolen Hours is a near-perfect example of a thriller that will keep readers engaged and entertained from start to finish. Even those who predict the tale's biggest twist will still be surprised by the surprises that follow. This is a book that demands your full attention and will leave you pondering long after you've turned the last page. Whether you're a fan of mystery, thriller, or simply a story that keeps you guessing, The Stolen Hours is a must-read that you won't want to miss.

Weight: 302g
Dimension: 138 x 210 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780316703512