Lee Gulliver is a homeless woman living in her car in Seattle, fleeing a failed business and a dangerous creditor. While parked near the shore, she saves a woman named Hazel Sharp from drowning. Hazel is the wife of a wealthy, controlling man and claims her husband is abusive. As the two form an uneasy bond, Hazel proposes a deal: she will help Lee disappear from her creditors if Lee helps her escape her marriage. The narrative shifts perspectives between the two women, revealing that neither is entirely honest about their motives. Layers of deception regarding identity, criminal history, and financial ruin emerge as their initial plan leads to a faked death and a high-stakes missing persons investigation.
Readers of psychological thrillers gravitate toward this story for its focus on female desperation and the mechanics of a long con. Those who enjoy intricate plotting will find a narrative built on unreliable narration and the transactional nature of survival. People read this book to understand how domestic manipulation and financial instability can force individuals into extreme, moral compromises. The audience walks away with a cynical look at social class and a complex picture of how two people can simultaneously protect and betray one another to secure their freedom.
Practical, growth-minded and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2023
- Language
- EN
