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All Allie Marshall wants is a fresh start. But when dark secrets refuse to stay buried, will her chance at a new life be shattered forever? Convicted of a crime she didn t commit, Allie watched a decade of her life vanish time that can never be recovered. Now, out on parole, Allie is determined to clear her name, rebuild her life, and reconnect with the daughter she barely knows. But Allie s return home shatters the quaint, coastal community of Brunswick, Georgia. Even her own daughter Caroline, now a teenager, bristles at Allie s claims of innocence. Refusing defeat, a stronger, smarter Allie launches a battle for the truth, digging deeply into the past even if it threatens her parole status, personal safety, and the already-fragile bond with family.
About the Author
Starred Library Journal Review, 'Toronto Star' Summer Read, 4 1/2 Stars RT Book Reviews, Deep South Magazine's Summer Reading List, 'Great Thoughts' Fabulous Summer Fiction
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"Laura McNeill has a gift for writing taut prose while delving deep into characters. A harrowing tale that explores love and trust and the lengths one will go to save the things that are most important. Highly recommended!"
- Anita Hughes, author of French Coast
"A bold and poignant look into an imploding marriage, told in a chorus of assured voices. Center of Gravity is a compelling, fierce, and ultimately hopeful tale, and McNeill is a writer to watch."
--Joshilyn Jackson, author of Someone Else's Love Story
"McNeill's debut is a heart-stopping, nail-biting suspense novel that held me captive until I read the last page. I'll be looking for her next book!"
--Colleen Coble, author of The Inn at Ocean's Edge and the Hope Beach novels
"A breathless, gut-wrenching, satisfying page-turner about the real superheroes of the world who stand up to evil and won't back down."
--Erin Healy, author of Motherless and The Baker's Wife
BIO
After six years behind the anchor desk at two CBS affiliates, Laura moved to the Alabama Gulf Coast to raise her family.
Laura's debut domestic suspense novel with HarperCollins, Center of Gravity, set in Mobile, Ala., was published in July of 2015. Her next domestic suspense novel, Sister Dear, will be released April 19, 2016.
She holds a master's degree in journalism from The Ohio State University and is currently pursuing her PhD in Instructional Leadership from the University of Alabama. She now lives in North Alabama.
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