Lilach seems to have it all: a beautiful home in the heart of Silicon Valley, a community of other Israeli immigrants, a happy marriage and a close relationship with her teenage son, Adam.
But when a local synagogue is brutally attacked, her shy, reclusive son is compelled to join a self-defense class taught by a former Israeli Special Forces officer.
Then a Black teenager dies at a house party, and rumours begin to circulate that Adam and his new friends might have been involved.
As scrutiny begins to invade Lilach’s peaceful home, and her family’s stability is threatened, will are her own fears be the greatest danger of all?
This psychologically astute, timely and page-turning literary novel is perfect for fans of Leila Slimani, Your House Will Pay by Steph Cha, and We Need to Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver
‘It’s not every day a writer like this comes our way’ – Guardian
‘Gundar-Goshen is interested in examining the messy grey areas between right and wrong, good and bad, victim and perpetrator’ – Financial Times
‘Gundar-Goshen is adept at instilling emotional depth into a thriller plot’ – New York Times
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