{"title":"Christine Keighery","description":"\u003cp\u003eChristine Keighery weaves intricate narratives that blend suspense with emotional depth, creating gripping stories that linger long after the final page. Her work, including titles like \u003cem\u003eThe Half Brother\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWe're Not Us Without You\u003c\/em\u003e, explores complex relationships against the backdrop of crime and psychological tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect richly drawn characters caught in compelling situations where trust, loyalty, and secrets collide. 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Now in their thirties, three of the friends are still close while Stig has disappeared completely, unable to face what happened in high school. With Lani’s wedding fast approaching, she is determined to bring the group back together. This leads them to a spiritual retreat where Stig has been living off-the-grid, and to Stig’s enigmatic partner – or leader – Acharya.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Is it too late to save Stig from himself? 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