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The Necklace

her daughter was murdered twenty years ago, now she will finally witness the killer's execution
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The Necklace by Matt Witten is a gripping crime thriller that follows Susan Lentigo, a determined mother on a mission to see justice served for her daughter's tragic murder. As the execution day for the convicted killer nears, Susan embarks on a cross-country journey that unravels shocking revelations and tests her beliefs about guilt and innocence. The story navigates themes of grief, redemption, and the search for truth, keeping readers on the edge of their seats.
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Crime and thriller enthusiasts might find this book captivating as it follows Susan Lentigo, a mother's relentless pursuit of justice 20 years after her daughter's murder. The compelling story weaves themes of determination, faith in justice, and unyielding hope, offering twists that keep you on the edge of your seat.

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The Necklace

Susan Lentigo’s daughter was murdered twenty years ago – now, at long last, she will witness the killer’s execution.

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Susan Lentigo's daughter was murdered twenty years agonow, at long last, she will witness the killer's execution.

But on her journey, she discovers shocking new evidence that suggests the condemned man is innocent — and the real killer is still out there. Even worse, her new suspect has a young daughter who's at terrible risk.

The FBI refuses to reopen the case. They — and Susan's own mother — believe she's having an emotional breakdown. With no money or time to waste, but with the help of two unlikely allies — a cynical teenage girl and the retired cop who made the original arrest — Susan sets out to win justice for the condemned man and her daughter.

'One small-town woman's quest for the most poignant kind of justice you could imagine.' — Lee Child

'[A] unique and powerful thriller following one mother's cross-country journey to find the truth.' — Lisa Gardner, New York Times best-selling author

'Fast-paced, riveting' — Alice Hunter, best-selling author of The Serial Killer's Wife

'Surprising, propulsive, and poignant. I inhaled this novel' — Meg Gardiner

'I devoured The Necklace in a single evening' — Hollie Overton

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781915054661

Publisher: Legend Press Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Legend Press Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 500g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Matt Witten is a TV writer, novelist, playwright and screenwriter. His television writing includes such shows as House, Pretty Little Liars, and Law & Order. His TV scripts have been nominated for an Emmy and two Edgars, and he has written four mystery novels, winning a Malice Domestic award for best debut novel. He has also written stage plays and for national magazines.

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