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Keep Your Friends Close

By: Leah Konen
Narrated by: Reba Buhr, Karissa Vacker
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How well do you know your friends?

Isolated and embroiled in a custody battle, Mary is desperate for a friend. So when she meets the charming and enigmatic Willa at a Brooklyn playground, their connection feels fated. But during a margarita-fueled moms’ night out, Mary shares her darkest secret about her ex, George, and the next morning Willa simply disappears. No calls, no texts, nothing.

Two months later, Mary’s divorce is almost finalized, and she’s trying to build a new life for her son in upstate New York. On her first day in town, she runs into Willa . . . only Willa’s name is now Annie, and she’s got an entirely new family in tow. When George turns up dead and Mary becomes the prime suspect, she has no choice but to turn to her only friend in town: Willa.

As coincidences—and evidence—pile up, Mary begins to wonder whether Willa had something to do with George’s death. Is the woman a friend or a foe, a confidante or just a con? Mary must uncover the truth before she loses everything.

©2024 Leah Konen (P)2024 Penguin Audio Domestic Thrillers Psychological Thriller & Suspense Suspense Fiction Thriller

Critic reviews

A most-anticipated book in Reader's Digest, New York Post, Woman's World, Paste, Brit + Co. and more.

"[A] fun, quick read in the twisty vein of Girl on the Train or Gone Girl. It’s the perfect beach bag read if you have plans to take a sunny spring break in 2024."—Reader’s Digest

"[A] fast-paced, plot-driven novel that manages to poke fun at millennial parenting and the culture of wealthy Brooklynites . . . A thrilling and unpredictable hunt for answers that pays off."—Kirkus Reviews

"Unravels at breakneck speed, careening crazily to the dramatic ending . . . This twisty tale told by an unreliable narrator will appeal to fans of Gillian Flynn, Shari Lapena, and Paula Hawkins."—Library Journal
Unexpected Plot Twists • Engaging Storyline • Perfect Narrators • Compelling Mystery • Original Plot • Amazing Reader
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The title is what caught my attention. While this one was interesting and I wanted to know how it was going to end, I don’t think it is going to be all that memorable for me.

Interesting

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Honestly enjoyed the story. I am at a point where I have consumed so much of one genre that I need to switch it up, but this story had pull, while not jaw dropping, was decently developed and a good story. The weaved web was a bit far fetched, but still enjoyable.

enjoyable lights mystery

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I loved this book and couldn’t put it down. It was a rollercoaster in that just when you thought you had it figured out, another twist came at you. Also, my stomach literally hurt at times because I was so anxious for the MC. She seemed so real to me that I was way too invested in her wellbeing; luckily I listened mostly in my car so no one heard me yelling at her to be careful.

The narrators were perfect, their acting really amped up the drama without ever being over the top.

What a rollercoaster

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Amazing book and narration. New favorite author. You make best rest so much more enjoyable:)

Bravo

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I enjoyed this book immensely. Parts I could figure out right away. It took me a moment to figure out the real culprit. Once when I thought I had it, new things happened so I had to regroup and revisit things in my head to get to the real culprit. So good. I just would have liked it a little better had the readers stayed true to the distinction of each chatacter's voice. It's a long storyline, so I understand how the voices can get jumbled. It just distracted me a bit. Nothing personal to the readers, it's just my thought pr

Loved the twist and turns

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Read the story in two days - was hooked from the beginning and left surprised throughout. The performance was OUTSTANDING and elevated it all.

The story and the reader are amazing!

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Love Karissa Vacker! She is a great storyteller! This book was great too! Will look for more from this author.

loved it

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This book was just too long and drawn out omg I keep rolling my eyes of that lady so weak and whinny wast my credit

Just ok

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Enjoyed the novel. Was able to finish in a day and was surprised at the ending.

Solid story with lots of twists

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had me guessing to the very end who the murderer was and what other characters were involved. not easy to do with me

rich and vibrant characters

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