BOOK CLUB: The Necklace, A Novel by Matt Witten

October 5th (Tuesday), from 5 to 6 pm PST

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The clock ticks down in a heart-pounding crusade for justice.
Susan Lentigo’s daughter was murdered twenty years ago—and now, at long last, this small-town waitress sets out on a road trip all the way from Upstate New York to North Dakota to witness the killer’s execution.

On her journey she discovers shocking new evidence that leads her to suspect the condemned man is innocent—and the real killer is still free. Even worse, her prime suspect has a young daughter who’s at terrible risk. With no money and no time to spare, Susan sets out to uncover the truth before an innocent man gets executed and another little girl is killed.

But the FBI refuses to reopen the case. They—and Susan’s own mother—believe she’s just having an emotional breakdown. Reaching deep, Susan finds an inner strength she never knew she had. With the help of two unlikely allies—a cynical, defiant teenage girl and the retired cop who made the original arrest—Susan battles the FBI to put the real killer behind bars. Will she win justice for the condemned man—and her daughter—at last?

Perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter and Harlan Coben

The Necklace has been optioned for film by Appian Way and Cartel Pictures, with Leonardo DiCaprio attached as producer.

praise for…

“[The Necklace] is as fast and tense as a great thriller should be, but it’s full of warmth and humanity too—one small-town woman’s quest for the most poignant kind of justice you could imagine. Buy it today and read it tonight!” —Lee Child, New York Times best-selling author

“Thelma and Louise meets The Green Mile in this unique and powerful thriller following one mother’s cross-country journey to find the truth.” —Lisa Gardner, New York Times best-selling author

“The Necklace‘s brave, truly unforgettable heroine grabbed my heart . . . This compelling, powerful read will stay with you long after you’ve turned the final page.” —Lee Goldberg, #1 New York Times best-selling author

“The Necklace is an addictively readable story of a mother’s quest for justice. Surprising, propulsive, and poignant. I inhaled this novel.” —Meg Gardiner, Edgar Award-winning author

“A high stakes drama that introduces us to a heroine with an honorable streak that runs bone deep. The subject matter is gut-wrenching and thought provoking, the entire tale laced with a haunting eeriness. Matt Witten is a pro, and this gem of a thriller is proof positive of that.” —Steve Berry, New York Times best-selling author

About Matt:

Matt Witten is a TV writer, novelist, playwright and screenwriter who has written for many TV shows including House, Pretty Little Liars, Law & Order, CSI: Miami, Medium, JAG, The Glades, Homicide, Judging Amy, and Women’s Murder Club. His latest thriller, The Necklace, will come out from Oceanview Publishing this September. It’s been optioned for film by Appian Way and Cartel Pictures, with Leonardo DiCaprio attached as producer. Matt has also written four mystery novels set in upstate New York that were published by Signet: Breakfast at Madeline’s, Grand Delusion, Strange Bedfellows, and The Killing Bee. He wrote the movie Drones. He has been nominated for two Edgars and an Emmy, and his debut novel won the Malice Domestic Award.

Matt’s Website: mattwittenwriter.com

Matt’s Social Media:

Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/author/show/206833.Matt_Witten
Twitter: @mattzwitten
Instagram: MattWitten22
Facebook: Matt Witten

Matt’s Publisher Social Media

Publisher: Oceanview Publishing.
Twitter: @oceanviewpub
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Facebook: Oceanview Publishing

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