The Second Sister: A Novel

ISBN: 0062798677

Author: Kendal, Claire

Condition: Used

An obsessive quest to solve the mystery of her older sisters disappearance puts a young woman in mortal jeopardy in this taut, sophisticated novel of psychological suspense from the author of the truly riveting(New York Times) The Book of You. An intoxicating cocktail of loyalty and secrets, lies and betrayal, reminiscent of Rosamund Luptons Sister and Kimberly McCreights Reconstructing Amelia.A decade ago, Ella Brookes older sister, Miranda, vanished without a trace. With every passing year, Ella has come to resemble more closely the sister she lost-the same dark hair, the same piercing blue eyes-and now shes the same age Miranda was when she disappeared.Ella has never let go of her sister. She can still feel Mirandas presence, still hear her voice. She still talks to her. What holds Ella together is her love for her sisters ten-year-old son and her work as a self-defense expert helping victims.Ella is certain that Miranda was taken, and that one man is key to her disappearance: Jason Thorne. The tabloids report that a new link has been found connecting Miranda to this sadistic serial killer locked away in a psychiatric hospital. Ignoring warnings from the police and the disapproval of her parents, she seeks Thorne out. Ella will do whatever it takes to uncover the truth-no matter how dangerous