The Likeness

Mystery Detective Fiction Psychological Thriller Fiction

Description

Detective Cassie Maddox, still recovering from a harrowing past case, finds her life irrevocably altered when she's called to a crime scene and discovers the victim is her exact double. The murdered woman, Lexie Madison, is an identity Cassie herself once used for a deep undercover operation years ago. Faced with a baffling mystery and no clear suspects, Cassie's former superior proposes a dangerous plan: Cassie must assume Lexie's identity once more, infiltrating her victim's life to draw the killer out of hiding. This gripping psychological thriller delves into themes of identity, deception, and the perilous nature of secrets, all masterfully woven by Tana French's signature atmospheric prose.