Save Me: A Novel

From the New York Times–bestselling author of Look Again comes "an emotionally riveting novel that explores the depths of one mother's love for her daughter. Powerful, provocative, and page-turning" (Emily Giffin, New York Times–bestselling author of Something Borrowed). Rose McKenna volunteers as a lunch mom in her daughter Melly's school in order to keep an eye on Amanda, a mean girl who's been bullying her daughter. Her fears come true when the bullying begins, sending Melly to the bathroom in tears. Just as Rose is about to follow after her daughter, a massive explosion goes off in the kitchen, sending the room into chaos. Rose finds herself faced with the horrifying decision of whether or not to run to the bathroom to rescue her daughter or usher Amanda to safety. She believes she has accomplished both, only to discover that Amanda, for an unknown reason, ran back into the school once out of Rose's sight. In an instance, Rose goes from hero to villain as the small community blames Amanda's injuries on her. In the days that follow, Rose's life starts to fall to pieces, Amanda's mother decides to sue, her marriage is put to the test, and worse, when her daughter returns to school, the bullying only intensifies. Rose must take matters into her own hands and get down to the truth of what really happened that fateful day in order to save herself, her marriage and her family. In the way that Look Again had readers questioning everything they thought they knew about family, Save Me will have readers wondering just how far they would go to save the ones they love. Lisa Scottoline is writing about real issues that resonate with real women, and the results are emotional, heartbreaking and honest. Praise for Save Me "An intense, breathless ride. You won't be able to put this one down." —Jodi Picoult, New York Times–bestselling author of Sing You Home "A novel packed with excitement and emotion, Save Me is a gut-clenching, heart-stirring read." —Sandra Brown, New YorkTimes–bestselling author of Tough Customer "Heart-pounding! Scottoline provides the perfect combination of explosive action, twisting turns, and genuine emotion in this exciting novel of an ordinary mom going to extraordinary lengths for her daughter." —Lisa Gardner, New YorkTimes–bestselling author of Love You More "From one shock to the next, only a mom's courage and love bring justice. Nerves on edge, heart pounding, and heart-wrenching, Save Me is thrilling and infused with love. Brilliant, I couldn't put it down." —Louise Penny, New YorkTimes–bestselling author of Bury Your Dead

© 2011 St. Martin's Press (Rafbók): 9781429959797

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Rafbók: 12 april 2011