Publication Date: March 26, 2024
From the #1 internationally bestselling author of The Murder Rule comes an emotional novel of suspense about two families at war.
Nina and Simon are the perfect couple. Young, fun and deeply in love. Until they leave for a weekend at his family’s cabin in Vermont, and only Simon comes home.
WHAT HAPPENED TO NINA?
Nobody knows. Simon’s explanation about what happened in their last hours together doesn’t add up. Nina’s parents push the police for answers, and Simon’s parents rush to protect him. They hire expensive lawyers and a PR firm that quickly ramps up a vicious, nothing-is-off-limits media campaign.
HOW FAR WILL HIS FAMILY GO TO KEEP HIM SAFE?
Soon, facts are lost in a swirl of accusation and counter-accusation. Everyone chooses a side, and the story goes viral, fueled by armchair investigators and wild conspiracy theories and illustrated with pretty pictures taken from Nina’s social media accounts. Journalists descend on their small Vermont town, followed by a few obsessive “fans.”
HOW FAR WILL HER FAMILY GO TO GET TO THE TRUTH?
Nina’s family is under siege, but they never lose sight of the only thing that really matters — finding their daughter. Out-gunned by Simon’s wealthy, powerful family, Nina’s parents recognize that if playing by the rules won’t get them anywhere, it’s time to break them.
How far will a mother go to find out what happened to her daughter? For Leanne Fraser, there are no limits to her determination.
Author Dervla McTiernan sets up a suspense-filled thriller centered around the search for a missing young woman. What Happened to Nina? alternates perspectives for each chapter, including characters from two families along with the police detective.
The prologue sets the stage, providing insight from Nina’s perspective about a weekend getaway with her boyfriend, Simon Jordan. Given that was the last time anyone saw Nina, the spotlight naturally falls on Simon.
The contrast between the two families quickly becomes evident as the relationship grows antagonistic. The Jordans use their vast resources to protect Simon, even after he meets with Nina’s 15-year-old sister and tries to kiss her.
As the pieces of the investigation fall into place, a more sinister plot emerges, pitting two families on opposite sides and delivering an ironic conclusion.
What Happened to Nina? will get those motherly instincts fired up as Leanne searches for her daughter, only to face an equally determined mother intent on protecting her son.
Number one internationally bestselling author Dervla McTiernan is the critically acclaimed author of five novels, including The Murder Rule, which was a New York Times thriller of the year. Dervla has won multiple prizes, including a Ned Kelly Award, Davitt Awards, a Barry Award, and an International Thriller Writers Award. Dervla is also the author of four novellas, and her audio novella, The Sisters, was a four-week number one bestseller in the United States. She lives in Australia with her family.
