Turbo AI Book Summaries

Nine-year-old Avery Wooler vanishes from quiet Stanhope, and the search rips open a neighborhood built on secrets. Her father, Dr. William Wooler, scrambles to hide an affair with neighbor Nora Blanchard—and the violent clash he has with Avery minutes before she disappears. Detectives bear down, rumors surge, and suspicion ricochets from Nora’s troubled son to neighbors with motives they won’t admit. Every alibi frays, every story shifts, and a lattice of calculated lies hurtles toward a reveal the last person anyone suspects engineers.

This guide covers Shari Lapena’s novel from start to finish with chapter-by-chapter summaries, incisive character analyses, thematic breakdowns, and a curated collection of memorable quotes. Track hidden clues, parse psychological motivations, and deepen your appreciation for the book’s architecture as you read.