April Storm: A Novel

“Leila Meacham is a gift to readers everywhere.”—Adriana Trigiani

A seemingly perfect suburban housewife is being pursued by a private detective . . . and hunted by a murderer in this riveting domestic thriller, a much-anticipated posthumous novel from the beloved author of Roses and Dragonfly.

Kathryn Walker enjoys an enviable life with a seemingly perfect marriage. Her husband is an accomplished doctor, her children are bright and successful, and she devotes herself to charity work that uplifts her Suburban Colorado community. Settling into a new year, her life couldn’t be better. . .

Until April.

For Kathryn, April has always rained trouble—but this time may be even stormier than the fraught past she’s trying to overcome. Already distraught over the child she miscarried in this same cursed month many years ago, the emotionally fragile woman isn’t ready to consider the overwhelming evidence of dark secrets that suggest someone may be trying to take her husband—and her life.

Featuring the complex characters and powerful storytelling that are the beloved hallmarks of Leila Meacham’s novels beginning with her breakout debut Roses, April Storm is a page-turning triumph that caps a remarkable literary career.

"A boldly imagined mystery with twists that are delightful." - Kirkus Reviews

“A suburban housewife comes to believe she’s in mortal danger in this engrossing, posthumously published standalone from Meacham. . . . The espionage-tinted action keeps readers on their toes with finely tuned pacing and twists . . . this satisfies." - Publishers Weekly

"Taut, fast-paced domestic suspense novel, filled with unexpected twists and a satisfying resolution. . . . Fans of Liv Constantine and Kimberly Belle will appreciate the late Meacham’s final novel." - Booklist

“Leila Meacham is a gift to readers everywhere.” - Adriana Trigiani