The Alaska Sanders Affair

The Alaska Sanders Affair by Joël Dicker is a riveting sequel to the acclaimed worldwide bestseller, The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair. Set once again in the evocative landscape of New Hampshire, this masterfully crafted mystery plunges readers into a case that seems closed but is far from over.

Eleven years ago, the small town of Mount Pleasant was shaken by the murder of the young and vibrant Alaska Sanders. The investigation swiftly identified two suspects—one ended in tragedy, while the other confessed to the crime, concluding an open-and-shut case. However, the past refuses to stay buried.

In a seemingly unrelated event, another woman is found dead in a fast-food parking lot, a crime that reignites old embers and sparks new questions. Celebrity author and amateur sleuth Marcus Goldman finds himself drawn into the mystery, intrigued by inconsistencies and hidden layers that threaten to unravel not only the case but also the lives intimately connected to it.

Sergeant Perry Gahalowood, driven by a personal mission to rectify past mistakes, joins forces with Marcus. Together, they delve deep into an investigative labyrinth, determined to uncover the elusive truth. The stakes are high as they navigate through a web of false leads, cryptic clues, and shadowy figures from the past.

This is a slow-burning procedural where patience and keen observation are paramount. Dicker’s signature style—meticulous plotting, rich character development, and unexpected twists—keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Each chapter peels back a layer, each dialogue inching closer to a revelation that redefines the term 'justice'.

Translated seamlessly from French by Robert Bononno, The Alaska Sanders Affair is a tour de force that confirms Joël Dicker as one of the world's most original voices in crime fiction. As A. J. Finn, the #1 bestselling author of The Woman in the Window, states, Dicker is an unmissable literary talent.

If you were captivated by the intricate narrative of The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair, you will surely be enthralled by this enthralling and complex follow-up. Get ready for a puzzle that only a master storyteller like Joël Dicker could construct.