Confessions on the 7:45: A Novel

"This twisty story kicks off with main character Selena, who has known for two weeks that her husband is cheating on her with the nanny. On her train commute home, the woman in the seat next to Selena strikes up a conversation, confessing to sleeping with her boss. Selena, in turn, shares that she suspects her husband is cheating on her. The two part ways and soon after, the nanny disappears, setting off a chain reaction that upends Selena’s life. It’s similar only for the train bit and for the fact that the story is a psychological thriller involving (as with The Girl on the Train ) a married couple and their secrets. But each of these novels is unique, and uniquely worth enjoying. This is Lisa Unger showing once again why she’s a master of the genre as she delivers what readers turn to her books for time and again: a twisty, addictive thrill ride of an adventure. This is the very definition of a book you can’t put down and just one more stellar example of how authors continue to enthral audiences. Oh, so very much. It seems like the bar just continues to go higher and higher—with new twists and turns, more diverse casts of characters, unique premises, fresh voices, and—of course—pulse-pounding storytelling. As an author, it’s a daunting order, but a challenge we welcome and love. For readers of thrillers, 2021 onward will continue to provide an ever-evolving treasure chest of stories and future classics."