
" The Shadow Box is a captivating read as much for its illuminating portrayal of domestic disenchantment as for its requisite, and robustly handled, mystery elements. It's also a resolute testimonial of inner strength, no matter how far from our plots and plans life takes us." - The Big Thrill " The Shadow Box is a heart-stopping yet enthralling breath of sea air, with as much dark beauty as one of Claire Beaudry Chase's own shadow boxes. With a core of appealing characters, bestselling author Rice-known for domestic fiction and romance-has the makings of a promising mystery series here." - Booklist "Decades-old crimes lead to current murder in a case unwound through the efforts of strong women. " gripping psychological thriller.Prepare to be up all night reading." - Publishers Weekly "Rice's compelling heroine and crisp prose lift her brisk thriller." - Kirkus Reviews

As the dual investigations unfold, Claire must decide how much she's willing to lose to take down her husband and the corrupt group of elites who will do anything to protect Griffin's interests and their own. When one of Claire's acquaintances is murdered, the authorities suspect the homicide is linked to the attack on Claire. Claire's certain her husband and his powerful supporters would kill her to stop the truth from getting out. If the public were to find out who her husband is, his political career would be over. Just before the attack, Claire was preparing for an exhibit of her shadow boxes, one of which clearly accuses Griffin of a violent crime committed twenty-five years ago. But her well-connected husband, Griffin-who is running for governor-is her prime suspect. The Amazon Charts bestselling author of Last Day delivers a haunting thriller about how far one wife is willing to go to expose the truth-and the lengths someone will go to stop her.Īfter artist Claire Beaudry Chase is attacked and left for dead in her home on the Connecticut coast, she doesn't know who she can trust.
