Before and After: A Novel

The New York Times bestseller from Rosellen Brown Before and After―the basis for the major film of the same name starring Meryl Streep Liam Neeson―tells the extraordinary story of a familys struggle to survive the throes of a tragedy.. Carolyn and Ben Reiser moved to Hyland New Hampshire with their two children for the comforts of rural life. But when the local police chief comes looking for their seventeen-year-old son Jacob to question him about the brutal murder of his girlfriend the Reisers lives begin to unravel. . A compelling story that will capture you in the opening scene and hold you through its shocking conclusion Before and After is a stunning novel that pits parent against parent brother against sister family against community blood loyalty against law-as deep questions of loyalty honesty and love are forced to the surface in this psychologically riveting tale. (Library Journal). A New York Times Notable Book