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Susan r sloan a legal thriller starring karen kern, who was raped by a handsome harvard law student after a party. A provocative tale that mirrors todays headlines, this pageturning first novel is a gripping account of. My all time favorite book recommendation published by user, 20 years ago. It was a touching novel which made me laugh and made me cry. A suspenseful story of a rape victim who decides to get even with the unpunished man who raped her years ago.
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Although bucolic seward island is only a short ferry ride from seattle, it. It will make an impact that stays forever in readers minds. As everyone, including her parents and the police, assumes she provoked the man, karen takes no. Guilt is a normal emotion after cancer, and there are many reasons survivors experience it. The author has written two more novels after this one. Sloan, 9780316911665, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in australia. Publication date 1995 topics rape, trials rape publisher. When i was first introduced to this book, i had never heard of susan r sloan. Check out tips, advice, and all the ways the library can help support your group. A novel by michael farris and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Once i began this novel, i found it almost impossible to put it. A provocative tale that mirrors todays headlines, this pageturning first novel is a gripping.
She eventually moved to california where she lived for fifteen years. Tess spencer hadnt planned on returning to her hometown, but when her exprisoner mom puts in a special request, tess overcomes her hesitance to help her turn over a new leaf. Mar 08, 2017 want help with your book discussion group. The nook book ebook of the guilt by association by susan r.
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After gradually rebuilding her life over a number of years, she discovered that her attacker was. This omnibus contains two compelling legal dramas by susan sloan. Act of god is the authors third novel and like the previous two is a five star read. Guilt by association by susan r sloan fantastic fiction. Guilt by association book by susan r sloan 6 available. Her journalistic writing and realistic characters give the illusion, at times, that this is a nonfiction account of a. Sloan, 9780751514445, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Anticipation of the inevitable provides the compelling hook in sloan s solidly crafted debut, as readers wait for daterape victim karen kern to turn the tables on her attacker. An isolated incident, warner books, new york, ny, 1998. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Many survivors find that giving back is a way to combat feelings of guilt.