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That Night

Sally Royer-Derr

Domestic Thriller • Jan 5, 2027

The Pines was a sanctuary. Then a twelve-year-old boy died, struck down in a hit-and-run, and the idyllic neighborhood shattered. Now, whispers replace pleasantries, and suspicion festers where trust once bloomed.
At the center are Lainey, Jenny, and Camille - three mothers bound by friendship, routine, and an intricate web of secrets. They share coffee and childcare, but beneath their perfect facades, one of them knows the truth of that tragic night. Each woman is battling her own demons: a marriage on the brink, a child slipping away, a past refusing to stay buried.
As the hunt for answers intensifies, the line between innocence and guilt blurs. Every polite smile hides a deeper truth, every casual conversation a potential betrayal. How well do you really know your neighbors? And how far would you go to protect the lies that hold your world together?
Some secrets were never meant to see the light of day. But in The Pines, the truth will out, no matter the cost.

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4.5 / 5

Thank you to NetGalley and Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op for an advanced copy of this title.
That Night is a great story about an upscale neighborhood where everyone has something to hide. With multiple POVs and timelines, there are plenty of secrets, unexpected connections, and revelations along the way. I enjoyed getting different perspectives, and the strong character development gave me a chance to get to know the people behind all the secrets and drama.
The pacing was fast from beginning to end, and I never found myself getting bored. The short chapters made it easy to keep reading, and I especially appreciated how the narrator changed almost every chapter without making the story feel repetitive. I never felt like I was rereading the same events from another character’s perspective, which can sometimes happen in books with multiple POVs. Instead, each perspective added something new to the story. There are quite a few characters to keep track of, but I thought the different storylines were handled really well. While the individual reveals weren’t shocking, I enjoyed watching the secrets unfold, and the ending was satisfying.
If you like fast-paced thrillers, multiple POVs, and neighborhood secrets, then you will enjoy this book.
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