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Two lives intertwine intermittently over the course of nearly three decades in this searing exploration of identity, morals in modern society, and the influence of the past on the present. Hadley and Caroline meet in small-town USA and there is an instant connection. Yet, it is not until years later--after the two escape their dysfunctional families and experience failure in work and their social lives--that they reconnect in California and truly comprehend their bond. Can they overcome the damage they've done or are they destined to repeat the tragedies of their childhood years? When Caroline disappears under mysterious circumstances and Hadley is the prime suspect, secrets reveal themselves to uncover the haunting truth.All Rights Reserved

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