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“A dazzlingly erudite synthesis of history, philosophy, anthropology, genetics, sociology, economics, epidemiology, statistics, and more” (Frank Bruni, The New York…

In 1965, the body of teenager Sylvia Likens was found in the basement of the house where she was staying. The perpetrators were other children in the house — as well as their mother, Sylvia’s temporary caretaker. This chilling read delves into the unbelievable crime.

“A true crime story with a remarkable twist” (New York Times bestselling author Scott Turow): In 1937, a triple murder in California stunned the nation, and a suspect was quickly tried and executed. Years later, lawyer Pamela Everett discovered family ties to the tragedy — and unearthed difficult truths about the case.

Jonathan, a widowed architect, has given up on love and faith, while single mom Kylie has her own painful memories. When life brings them together, can they teach each other how to live again?