About the book
New York Times Bestseller
Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Laura Lippmans Tess Monaghanfirst introduced in the classic Baltimore Bluesmust track down a missing wife and unravel the secrets in her marriage that led her to flee.
A hair raising ride.Boston Globe
Mark Rubin's family is missingand the police won't get involved because all the evidence indicates that his wife left willingly. So the successful Baltimore furrier turns to Tess Monaghan, hoping she can help him find his wife and three children. Tess doesn't quite know what to make of Rubin, who doles out vitally important information in grudging dribs and drabs. According to her client, he and his beautiful wife, Natalie, had a flawless, happy marriage. Yet one day, without any warning or explanation, Natalie gathered up their children and vanished.
Tapping into a network of fellow investigators spread across the country, Tess is soon able to locate the runaway wife and the children who have been moving furtively from state to state, town to town. But the Rubins are not alone. A mysterious man is traveling with them, a stranger described by witnesses as \"handsome\" and \"charming\" but otherwise unremarkable. And the deeper Tess digs, the more she suspects that the motive behind Natalie's reckless flight lies somewhere in the gap between what Rubin will not say and what he refuses to believe.
An intricate web of betrayal and vengeance is already beginning to unfold, as memory begets rage, and rage begets desperation
and murder. Suddenly, much more than one man's future happiness and stubborn pride are in peril. For the lives of three innocent children are dangling by the slenderest of threads.
Editions of By a Spider's Thread
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780062070913
- EBook
- ISBN 9780061808654
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New York Times Bestseller
Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Laura Lippmans Tess Monaghanfirst introduced in the classic Baltimore Bluesmust track down a missing wife and unravel the secrets in her marriage that led her to flee.
A hair raising ride.Boston Globe
Mark Rubin's family is missingand the police won't get involved because all the evidence indicates that his wife left willingly. So the successful Baltimore furrier turns to Tess Monaghan, hoping she can help him find his wife and three children. Tess doesn't quite know what to make of Rubin, who doles out vitally important information in grudging dribs and drabs. According to her client, he and his beautiful wife, Natalie, had a flawless, happy marriage. Yet one day, without any warning or explanation, Natalie gathered up their children and vanished.
Tapping into a network of fellow investigators spread across the country, Tess is soon able to locate the runaway wife and the children who have been moving furtively from state to state, town to town. But the Rubins are not alone. A mysterious man is traveling with them, a stranger described by witnesses as \"handsome\" and \"charming\" but otherwise unremarkable. And the deeper Tess digs, the more she suspects that the motive behind Natalie's reckless flight lies somewhere in the gap between what Rubin will not say and what he refuses to believe.
An intricate web of betrayal and vengeance is already beginning to unfold, as memory begets rage, and rage begets desperation
and murder. Suddenly, much more than one man's future happiness and stubborn pride are in peril. For the lives of three innocent children are dangling by the slenderest of threads.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is By a Spider's Thread about?
New York Times Bestseller
Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Laura Lippmans Tess Monaghanfirst introduced in the classic Baltimore Bluesmust track down a missing wife and unravel the secrets in her marriage that led her to flee.
A hair raising ride.Boston Globe
Mark Rubin's family is missingand the police won't get involved because all the evidence indicates that his wife left willingly. So the successful Baltimore furrier turns to Tess Monaghan, hoping she can help him find his wife and three children. Tess doesn't quite know what to make of Rubin, who doles out vitally important information in grudging dribs and drabs. According to her client, he and his beautiful wife, Natalie, had a flawless, happy marriage. Yet one day, without any warning or explanation, Natalie gathered up their children and vanished.
Tapping into a network of fellow investigators spread across the country, Tess is soon able to locate the runaway wife and the children who have been moving furtively from state to state, town to town. But the Rubins are not alone. A mysterious man is traveling with them, a stranger described by witnesses as \"handsome\" and \"charming\" but otherwise unremarkable. And the deeper Tess digs, the more she suspects that the motive behind Natalie's reckless flight lies somewhere in the gap between what Rubin will not say and what he refuses to believe.
An intricate web of betrayal and vengeance is already beginning to unfold, as memory begets rage, and rage begets desperation
and murder. Suddenly, much more than one man's future happiness and stubborn pride are in peril. For the lives of three innocent children are dangling by the slenderest of threads.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in By a Spider's Thread?
Fiction > Thriller / suspense fiction
Where can I read a sample of By a Spider's Thread?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780062070913
Is By a Spider's Thread part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Tess Monaghan Novel
Who is/are the Author/s of the book By a Spider's Thread?
Laura Lippman
Who is the Publisher of the book By a Spider's Thread?
HarperCollins
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
By a Spider's Thread is available as paperback(ISBN 9780062070913) and ebook(ISBN 9780061808654)
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