Books Look Closer by David Ellis

"Look Closer" by David Ellis is a psychological thriller centered on Simon Dobias and his wife Vicky Lanier, a wealthy Chicago couple whose seemingly stable marriage hides a tangled web of secrets, lies, and obsession. The story begins with the discovery of Lauren Betancourt, a beautiful socialite found dead, hanging in her mansion on Halloween night. Simon, a law professor, had a past romantic relationship with Lauren, which reignites when they cross paths again, leading to a secret and passionate affair.

As the narrative unfolds through multiple perspectives and timelines, including Simon’s diary entries, the dark complexities of Simon and Vicky’s marriage come to light—marked by infidelity, a looming twenty-million-dollar trust fund, and a decades-old grudge fueled by revenge. Both Simon and Vicky harbor secrets, and the novel keeps readers guessing about who is manipulating whom and who might be responsible for Lauren’s death. Themes of betrayal, obsession, and the quest for justice intertwine in a suspenseful plot filled with twists and unreliable narrators, culminating in a gripping exploration of deception and its devastating consequences

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