Layover – David Bell (1)

Kimberly asked. Brandon looked her over, taking in the wet hair, the no-doubt dark bags under her eyes. “Speak for yourself.” “Touché.” Kimberly filled him in on what Ashley Clarke saw at the gas station. “And Morgan just drove off?” Brandon asked. “Without saying anything?” “Not a word. None of her other friends in town had a story like that to tell. They all said she moved away and hadn’t been in close touch.

It sounds like she was a bit of a loner. She just told them her mom was sick when she left, and that was that. They’d get the occasional text, check in with each other on social media. Some of them talked about getting together but never really did.” “So why was Morgan here?” Brandon asked, presumably knowing I had no answer to the question. “And this was Thursday night she was at the gas station?” “Yup.” “And the last time Giles was seen at work was .

. .” “Thursday afternoon.” Brandon whistled. “Did this Ashley know of any, um, deeper connection between Morgan and Giles?” “Nope. But I like the tactful way you expressed that.” Kimberly started to sit at her desk. “Don’t get settled in,” Brandon said. “Why? I’m desperate to settle in.

I’m desperate to finish this coffee. And then have some more.” “Coffee you can have. But no settling. Steven Hatfield called. He’s back in town and says you can go see him anytime. In fact, he’s eager to talk. He even said he’d come here if we wanted.”

“No, that’s okay,” she said, dropping her things on the desk. “I’m happy to go to the office again. You never know what else might come up there.” “Want me to tag along?” he asked. “No, I’m good. What’s happening around town?” “We’ve got volunteers searching,” Brandon said. “The State Bureau of Investigation is canvassing again.

“David Bell takes what could have been a fleeting moment between strangers to tell a whirlwind story about secrets, regrets, and sacrifice. Layover is a deliciously infectious thriller.” —Alafair Burke, New York Times bestselling author of The Wife “I flew through this twisty, riveting psychological thriller at breakneck speed, hooked from the first page right up through the book’s breathless conclusion.”

—Cristina Alger, national bestselling author of The Banker’s Wife “In the hands of a master of suspense like Bell, a chance flirtation at an airport leads to a fast-paced novel filled with turbulence. Make sure your seat belt is fastened and enjoy! Bell is at his best.” —Kaira Rouda, USA Today bestselling author of Best Day Ever “David Bell once again plunges the Everyman (or -woman) into situations both ordinary and extraordinary.

Subtle, insightful, and very human, Layover brings to mind the best of James M. Cain.” —Christina Dalcher, national bestselling author of Vox “An ingenious setup. . . . Smart and highly addictive, this one should come with a warning: Don’t start until you’re prepared to read straight through.” —Kimberly Belle, national bestselling author of The Marriage Lie “A killer premise kicks off David Bell’s twisty, breakneck thriller and has you tearing through the pages to a shattering finale.”

—Louise Candlish, international bestselling author of Our House “A terrifically tense thriller with a femme fatale who will keep you guessing until the very end. The perfect airplane read!” —Riley Sager, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Time I Lied PRAISE FOR Somebody’s Daughter “A tautly told, heart-pounding read . . . a page-turning whodunit where every character’s a suspect and no one can be trusted.” —Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of Every Last Lie “A compulsive, twisty, race-against-the-clock thriller .

. . also a sensitive meditation on what connects us to each other—and what we’ll do to hold on when life tears us apart. Don’t miss this smart and unrelenting page-turner!” —Lisa Unger, New York Times bestselling author of The Red Hunter “Bell escorts readers on a ride-along through twelve adrenaline-charged hours as his characters track multiple leads in the search for a missing child . . . [a] heart-poundingly addictive thriller until the final page.” —Library Journal (starred review) “[A] riveting thriller. . . . Bell turns an ordinary life into a tense roller- coaster ride filled with unexpected twists and turns.”

This is a short excerpt from the opening of “” by Unknown, quoted for review and introduction purposes. All rights belong to the copyright holders.

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• Title: –
• Author: Unknown
• ISBN: 9780440000860, 9780440000884
• Pages: 340
• Language: English (en)

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