Thicker Than Water: A Novel

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In this twisty, propulsive thriller (Robyn Harding, internationally bestselling author) from Megan Collins, two sisters-in-law are at painful odds when the man who connects themthe brother of one, the husband of the otheris accused of a brutal crime.

Julia and Sienna Larkin are sisters-in-law, connected by Julias husband and Siennas brother, Jason. More than that, the two are devoted best friends and business partners, believing that theirs is a uniquely unbreakable bond. To Sienna, her protective brother can do no wrong, and although Julia knows hes not perfect, theyve built a comfortable life and family together. Recently, Jason has been putting in long hours to secure a promotion at work, so when his boss is found brutally murderedhis lips sewn shutthe Larkins are shocked and unsettled, especially as local gossip swirls.

A few days later, Julia and Siennas lives are upended when Jason gets into a car accident and is placed in a medically induced coma. Worse, the police arrive with news that hes the prime suspect in the murder investigation. With Jason unable to respondand with Julia and Sienna working to clear his namethe two women find their friendship threatened for the first time: Sienna staunchly maintains her brothers innocence, but as their investigation uncovers a complicated web of secrets, Julia is less sure shes willing to defend her husband.

With her signature moody and atmospheric (USA TODAY) writing, Megan Collins has crafted a rich, gripping story that explores just how fragile our closest bonds can be.

Author Bio

Megan Collins is the author of Thicker Than Water, The Family Plot,Behind the Red Door,andThe Winter Sister. She taught creative writing for many years at both the high school and college level and is the managing editor of3Elements Literary Review. She lives in Connecticut, where she obsesses over dogs, miniatures, and cake.