An obsessive friendship leads to tragedy, one lie at a time. Jane Baxter and Marnie Gregory were the best of friends until Marnie's marriage drove them apart. Jane hated Charles from the beginning, but to avoid a confrontation with Marnie, she told her she thought they were good together--the first of seven lies that led to Charles' death and Jane's undoing. The story begins with this plot spoiler and counts down to the moment when it happened. It's as if Jane is begging the reader to get through the first few chapters. Fortunately, there's more drama to follow. Jane's own husband, Jonathan, died a while ago in a terrible accident. And the coincidence of two best friends losing two husbands in close succession has a nosy reporter scrambling to do the math, but with little evidence, the accusation doesn't stick. Jane isn't an especially likable character. The value she places on her friendship is relatable right up to the point when it leaves her morally bankrupt. It's no surprise when Jane's frantic efforts to keep her friend close after Charles' death pushes her away instead. The real tension lies in learning the truth about Jane's intentions--and the person who hears her confession. Frustrating, fascinating, and wicked entertainment.
