{"product_id":"the-ex-a-novel-isbn-9780062390486","title":"The Ex: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this breakout standalone novel of suspense in the vein of \u003cem\u003eGone Girl\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eGirl on a Train\u003c\/em\u003e, a woman agrees to help an old boyfriend who has been framed for murder—but begins to suspect that she is the one being manipulated. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd look for Alafair Burke’s latest heart-racing novel of psychological suspense, \u003cem\u003eThe Wife\u003c\/em\u003e, coming in January 2018.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTwenty years ago she ruined his life.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e Now she has the chance to save it.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWidower Jack Harris has resisted the dating scene ever since the shooting of his wife Molly by a fifteen-year-old boy three years ago. An early morning run along the Hudson River changes that when he spots a woman in last night’s party dress, barefoot, enjoying a champagne picnic alone, reading his favorite novel. Everything about her reminds him of what he used to have with Molly. Eager to help Jack find love again, his best friend posts a message on a popular website after he mentions the encounter. Days later, that same beautiful stranger responds and invites Jack to meet her in person at the waterfront. That’s when Jack’s world falls apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Olivia Randall is one of New York City’s best criminal defense lawyers. When she hears that her former fiancé, Jack Harris, has been arrested for a triple homicide—and that one of the victims was connected to his wife’s murder—there is no doubt in her mind as to his innocence. The only question is who would go to such great lengths to frame him—and why?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e For Olivia, representing Jack is a way to make up for past regrets, to absolve herself of guilt from a tragic decision, a secret she has held for twenty years. But as the evidence against him mounts, she is forced to confront her doubts. The man she knew could not have done this. But what if she never really knew him?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eTwenty years ago she ruined his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow she has the chance to save it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOlivia Randall is one of New York City’s best criminal defense lawyers. When she hears that her former fiancé, Jack Harris, has been arrested for a triple homicide—and that one of the victims was connected to his wife’s murder three years earlier—there is no doubt in her mind as to his innocence. The only question is, who would go to such great lengths to frame him—and why?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Olivia, representing Jack is a way to make up for past regrets and absolve herself of guilt from a tragic decision, a secret she has held for twenty years. But as the evidence against him mounts, she is forced to confront her doubts. The man she knew could not have done this. But what if she never really knew him?\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Burke’s novels always deliver and constantly surprise. They’re both addictive and utterly rewarding.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMegan Abbott\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A deeply wrought, emotional story that transcends the crime at its core. This is perhaps her best work to date.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStrand\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Briskly told and packed with plot, \u003ci\u003eThe Ex\u003c\/i\u003e rocks.  . . . A nifty bit of fine suspense.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Journal of Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Riveting…. Burke’s protagonist, Olivia Randall, is a complicated woman with legal skills to match the Lincoln Lawyer…. Olivia proves she’s at the top of her game as a criminal defense attorney.  And with her pacey plot and fascinating characters, Burke proves she’s at the top of hers.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMilwaukee Journal Sentinel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Burke tells a compelling legal thriller that will have readers baffled until the final reveal.... Burke knows how to write, and Olivia Randall is one of her most authentic characters. No one would object if this is the start of a new series.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLisa Ko, author of The Leavers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This thought-provoking novel is brilliantly crafted, with a compelling and complex plot.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBookreporter.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Features smooth, engaging writing; a sharp, funny edge; and characters worth investing in. Burke has created some memorable female protagonists over the years, but Olivia might be the cream of the crop.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Gripping…. Olivia makes an appealingly bold protagonist…. Burke keeps the suspense high throughout, prying open mysteries of relationships and perception.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Superb.... Burke delivers a multi-layered plot that explores relationships and manipulation in a rich character study....  Anyone who has a former boyfriend—or girlfriend—will be able to relate to Olivia’s situation.... “The Ex” doesn’t let up until the final, believable twist.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFlorida Sun-Sentinel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Superb…. Equal measures superlative mystery and crack courtroom thriller reminiscent of the great John Lescroart or the William Diehl classic “Primal Fear.” We literally never know what’s coming next, putty in Burke’s devilishly adept hands as she shapes a wholly satisfying and brilliantly constructed whiz bang of a tale.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eProvidence Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Enjoyable.... There’s a great and satisfying surprise.... Worth the time.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUSA Today, three stars\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Riveting.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Intriguing, suspenseful, compelling, insightful, surprising, and thoroughly satisfying — \u003ci\u003eThe Ex\u003c\/i\u003e is a great read.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChris Pavone, The Accident and The Expats\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Strong characters and a plot that’s handled deftly, despite its complexities, show Burke at the top of her game here. 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