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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 (1,508 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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The Stranger Behind You

Wow!! This was a phenomenal story! So well written and the narration was excellent. I highly recommend this audio book!

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Beautiful story

This is an amazing story. So very well done. I appreciate you. Made me cry at the end

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Heart touching

Great mystery , great story. Awesome ending. I’m was gleefully surprised at the ending. I love this book

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Great story

The middle of this book was a little “slow”, but got better in time.

Listen to the end, you’ll be glad you did! It’s very good.

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Who knew; who’d a thunk it?

Even though I felt like the story started slow, the plot thickened rapidly, as did the suspense behind the reprehensible.
I really enjoyed the interaction of the past with the present, and loved the conlusion that brought it all together to make it real.
Grea story.tc

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I loved this novel!

Had no expectation. But wow, what a terrific read! The ending was terrific! Just take the time to sit back and enjoy this one.

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Such a good story!

I loved how the past and present were seamlessly interwoven in this mystery. Character development was excellent and scene descriptions were ideal. Lots of twists and plot divergence but ultimately it comes together as an amazing story.

Narration was excellent!

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Really enjoyed this

I don't usually review books, but this one is an exception. Story woven together well and I will look for more by this author.

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Outstanding!

I felt like I was in the story at every turn. I was hooked and couldn't stop listening. Great narration, too.

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Suspensfully Heart Wrenching

This was such a good novel. Almost everything was pristine the voice of the characters, the story line, the dialogue.
Only suggestion is the timeline with Simon was too abbreviated therefore felt hurried and forced.
Thank you.

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