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The Pact
“Engrossing...The Pact is compelling reading.”—People
In this heart-rending tale of love and friendship, Jodi Picoult brings to life a familiar world, and in a single terrifying moment awakens every parent’s worst fear: We think we know our children . . . but do we ever really know them at all?
The Golds and the Hartes, neighbors for eighteen years, have always been inseparable. So have their children—and it’s no surprise that in high school Chris and Emily’s friendship blossoms into something more. But the bonds of family, friendship, and passion—which had seemed so indestructible—suddenly threaten to unravel in the wake of unimaginable tragedy.
When midnight calls from the hospital come in, no one is ready for the truth. Emily is dead at seventeen from a gunshot wound to the head. There’s a single unspent bullet in the gun that Chris pilfered from his father’s cabinet—a bullet that Chris tells police he intended for himself. But a local detective has doubts about the suicide pact that Chris describes.
This extraordinary, poignant novel paints an indelible portrait of two families in anguish . . . and creates an astonishingly suspenseful courtroom drama as Chris is put on trial for murder.
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Reviews
Such a sad story. Love so long and true.
By Robobecka
This was my first book by JP and after reading it I quickly read everyone she has put out minus 2 (so far).
By Bunmom88
I have not read a single book by Jodi Picoult that was not well written, full of suspense, well researched and just great! I will always buy her books! She is one of my favorite authors.
By Marion's I-Tunes
As an avid reader I was aware that Jodi Picoult was a popular author, but I had never read any of her books. After reading The Pact it was obvious that I had been missing out. I’ve already grabbed several of her other books, and intend to start one of them after finishing The Pact about 10 minutes ago. She’s a talented writer, and I love that she takes on tough topics which so urgently need to see the light of day. I’m not only a new fan, but really wish I could be a “morning walk buddy”.
By NFSHNM
I am a fan of Jody Picoult! She writes with knowledge and sensitivity of her subject. Unputdownable! Highly recommend!
By Brenda622