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I Did It For You

A Novel

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A twisty thriller from the beloved author of The Familiar Dark, in which a woman returns to the town where her sister was murdered and finds a presumed copycat on the loose
It’s been fourteen years since Greer Dunning’s older sister, Eliza, was murdered, and Greer’s family has never been the same. And now there’s been a similar killing in Greer’s small Kansas hometown. A copycat, according to the authorities, but Greer is convinced there is more to the story. That Eliza’s murderer had help all those years ago.
So Greer returns home after more than a decade away, desperate to answer the questions that have haunted her for years. And in her drive to uncover the truth, she forms a bond with the unlikeliest of allies. One that puts her in grave danger, as almost everyone in her small town becomes a suspect.
At once a riveting mystery and a deep exploration of guilt, loss, and the ways in which a violent murder transforms both the family of the victim and the family of the killer, I Did It For You will keep readers captivated through the very last page.
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    • Publisher's Weekly

      Starred review from May 8, 2023
      In this stellar standalone from Engel (The Familiar Dark), the murder of teenagers Eliza Dunning and Travis Pratt is a settled matter for most people in Ludlow, Kans. Fourteen years ago, the pair was gunned down while they were making out in a car, and authorities later found the murder weapon, a .44 Magnum, under the mattress of 18-year-old Roy Matthews. Despite the lack of a clear motive, Roy was convicted and executed for the crimes, but his death didn’t satisfy Eliza’s younger sister, Greer, who’s long been convinced there’s more to the story. When two more teens are murdered under identical circumstances, Greer takes leave from her job in Chicago and returns to Ludlow. Officials chalk up the killings to a copycat, but Greer is certain they’re more closely tied to her sister’s murder and sets off on her own investigation, casting suspicion on old friends and enemies alike, even as she fears becoming a target herself. Engel elevates the already tantalizing mystery with an uncommonly raw portrayal of Greer’s grief—her palpable inner struggles form the backbone of the novel. Mysteries don’t come much better than this. Agent: Jodi Reamer, Writers House.

    • Library Journal

      June 10, 2024

      Greer Dunning was overcome by grief after her older sister's violent murder. Withdrawing from friends and family, she hoped to finally have closure after the killer was executed. However, when an apparent copycat commits an eerily similar slaying in her hometown, she must return and face her demons after a decade away. Forced to rely on the relationships she once cast aside, Greer is determined to find the truth behind the murders, both old and new, even if it means she may be the one to blame. Engel (The Familiar Dark) crafts an intricate suspense novel with slow-building intensity and a satisfying twist. Primary narrator Jennifer Pickens presents Greer's first-person perspective in a manner that shifts from relatable to riveting, while Sean Patrick Hopkins and Amanda Stribling voice snippets from supporting characters to supply backstory and build tension. The combination yields a gripping listening experience. VERDICT A good pick for those seeking engaging suspense about small towns, sisterhood, and unsettling secrets. Recommended for fans of Ruth Ware, Kate Robards, and Kelly J. Ford.--Lauren Hackert

      Copyright 2024 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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