The Third Victim by Lisa Gardner Scholastic consciousness is something we do

consciousness is something we do

asking the question: what do we owe to our families

all he leaves behind is a smattering of blood in room 4 of the debt-ridden motel owned by Neera Singh's family

but their own growing feelings for each other may be the most powerful magic of all

The bestselling debut

The Third Victim by Lisa Gardner Scholastic consciousness is something we doThe past isn't over. An unspeakable act has ripped apart the idyllic town of Bakersville, Oregon, and its once peaceful residents are demanding quick justice. But though a boy has confessed to the horrific crime, evidence shows he may not be guilty. Officer Rainie Conner, leading her first homicide investigation, stands at the center of the controversy. It's hitting too close to home, bringing back her worst nightmares, threatening to expose her