Things You Won't Say

A Novel

By: Sarah Pekkanen

Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell

In this timely and provocative novel, internationally bestselling author Sarah Pekkanen takes us inside a family in crisis and a marriage on the brink after a tragic shooting.

How far would you go to save your family?

Every morning, as her husband Mike straps on his SIG Sauer and pulls on his heavy Magnum boots, Jamie Anderson tenses up. Then comes the call she has always dreaded: There’s been a shooting at police headquarters. Mike isn’t hurt, but his long-time partner is grievously injured. As weeks pass and her husband’s insomnia and disconnectedness mount, Jamie realizes he is an invisible casualty of the attack. Then the phone rings again. Another shooting—but this time Mike has pulled the trigger.

But the shooting does more than just alter Jamie’s world. It’s about to change everything for two other women. Christie Simmons, Mike’s flamboyant ex, sees the tragedy as an opportunity for a second chance with Mike. And Jamie’s younger sister, Lou, must face her own losses to help the big sister who raised her. As the press descends and public cries of police brutality swell, Jamie tries desperately to hold together her family, no matter what it takes.

In her characteristic exploration of true-to-life relationships, Sarah Pekkanen has written a complex, compelling, and openhearted novel—her best yet.

I loved this book

I think it portraid both sides of the story showing how forgiveness and honesty are healing. I think most tragedies are a combinations of mistakes from both sides

Not What You Think

Excellent. I was enthralled the entire read. And there were constant twists in the story.

Great summer read!

Overuse of the past perfect tense makes this book a bit annoying. The story is sweet, however, and Cassandra Campbell does a great job.

Slow

Very important and timely topic, just found it hard to keep my attention. It is always imperative to look at the other side of the coin, but felt the focus was on the details not the events.

Gives a different point of view

great read. I listen in the car so i found myself excited to drive anywhere. gives a point of view from a police officer's stand point of a difficult situation.