{"product_id":"windfall-a-novel-of-suspense-isbn-9780063235311","title":"Windfall: A Novel of Suspense","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this newest suspense novel from \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author Wendy Corsi Staub, three friends’ lives terrifyingly unravel when they win a billion-dollar lottery jackpot—and one goes missing. Perfect for fans of novels like Taylor Adams’ \u003cem\u003eNo Exit \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eThe Club \u003c\/em\u003eby Ellery Lloyd.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt was the girls’ weekend they’d never forget.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJ.J., Molly, and Leila had once been inseparable, but it’s been a long time since college, and life—not to mention distance—have disrupted the former roommates’ friendship. When the three reunite for a birthday weekend in Las Vegas, the lottery ticket they buy on a whim has the winning numbers—giving them a billion-dollar windfall. Shell-shocked, they turn to Shea Daniels, a “sudden wealth manager,” who promises to guide them through the pitfalls of having more money than they’d ever imagined.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt was the girls’ weekend they’d live to regret.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe trio travels to a secluded California mansion, where Shea and her staff cater to their every whim, promising to teach them to navigate their newfound wealthy lifestyles with ease. The house is luxurious beyond their wildest dreams—and purportedly cursed, the last place a missing movie star was seen alive. Their weekend turns to terror when they discover they are trapped—roads blocked and communication disrupted by the wildfires raging around them. And when history repeats itself and one of them disappears—the one who’s holding the billion-dollar ticket—the others must face the fact that either their friend has betrayed them…or a predator is lurking.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Great psychological suspense with a wallop of a twist.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHarlan Coben, #1 New York Times bestselling author, on The Other Family\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Wendy Corsi Staub has always been one of my favorite writers, but she surpasses even her best work with \u003cem\u003eThe Other Family\u003c\/em\u003e. A chilling and addictive novel of suspense, it also speaks deep truths about family ties—and how they can support or destroy us. I really loved this book.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlison Gaylin, USA Today bestselling author\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Creepy families, big secrets, and lingering questions come together in this twisty page turner that will have you speed reading to try to figure it out.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDarby Kane, #1 international bestseller, on The Other Family\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A twisty ride steeped in betrayal. The perfect winter read!\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJ.D. Barker, New York Times bestselling author of A Caller's Game, on The Other Family\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Dark, twisty, and irresistible, \u003cem\u003eThe Other Family\u003c\/em\u003e is domestic suspense turned up to 11, the gripping tale of one family's cross-country move to Brooklyn—and the explosive revelations that follow when one woman is finally forced to reckon with her past. From her pitch-perfect characterizations to her unerring sense of plot and pace, Wendy Corsi Staub displays a command of the form that's not merely masterful—it's practically diabolical.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eElizabeth Little, author of Pretty as a Picture\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Masterful and utterly compelling, \u003cem\u003eWindfall\u003c\/em\u003e is an examination of four scarred women, and how the dreamlike opportunity for them to escape the unique, richly layered complications of their lives is hardly an escape at all. Staub lands every aching and triumphant emotional moment she aims for and, as the novel rushes forward, delivers a masterclass in page-turning suspense. Destined to be revered by readers and studied by aspiring and experienced writers alike, \u003cem\u003eWindfall \u003c\/em\u003eis the work of an author at the top of her game, showcasing all of her considerable skills.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eE.A. Aymar, bestselling author of No Home for Killers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Wendy Corsi Staub is at with her best with \u003cem\u003eWindfall\u003c\/em\u003e, keeping the reader on edge to find out who really wins it all in life and whose luck has run out.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJames Conrad, Golden Notebook Bookstore, Golden Notebook Press\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A tense and moving exploration of women's friendships and lives. Reading \u003cem\u003eWindfall \u003c\/em\u003eis like winning the lottery of suspense writing!\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCarol Goodman, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of The Bones of the Story\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Compelling, atmospheric, and deliciously twisted. Suspense at its finest.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJames L’Etoile, award-winning author of Dead Drop and the Detective Emily Hunter Series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A winning lottery ticket, a haunted California mansion, and raging wildfires provide the tense and atmospheric backdrop for Wendy Corsi Staub's riveting and engrossing new thriller. I devoured this novel about the price of friendship and the things we’ll do for love and money in one breathless sitting. Rocket-paced and full of unexpected twists, \u003cem\u003eWindfall \u003c\/em\u003eis a knockout! A summer must-read!\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLisa Unger, New York Times bestselling author of Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I couldn’t turn the pages of \u003cem\u003eWindfall\u003c\/em\u003e fast enough in this twisty thriller that has it all – three friends who wrongly assumed they knew each other’s secrets, a life-changing lottery ticket that could change their complicated lives for better (or worse), all in a Gothic setting on deadly cliffs shrouded by smoke from California wildfires. Nail biting, tense and rich – in more ways than one!\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSarah Strohmeyer, bestselling author of We Love to Entertain\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Morrow Paperbacks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890441285861,"sku":"NP9780063235311","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063235311.jpg?v=1730233290","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/windfall-a-novel-of-suspense-isbn-9780063235311","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}