BEFORE SHE FINDS ME

In this shocking thriller, two unlikely mothers race to uncover the truth behind a horrific attack - even after it becomes clear that the truth will destroy one of their families.

After surviving violence as a teenager, Julia Clarke has worked hard to create a stable life for daughter Cora. So when Cora finally leaves the nest for an elite college in California, the worst Julia expects is an argument with her ex-husband and his new wife, Brie. But the careful life Julia has built for herself is shattered by a sudden sniper's attack on campus on move-in day. Brie is fatally shot, and only Julia's quick reaction keeps Cora from being killed, too.

Ren Petrovic is a pregnant, poison-obsessed assassin. She didn't pull the trigger, but she knows who did: her husband, Nolan. What she doesn't know is why Nolan has broken their code by not telling her about the job in advance. As Ren looks into the attack - and the possible motive behind it - she grows increasingly intrigued by Julia. Why did this suburban mom react so expertly to the gunfire?

Julia and Ren both want answers - but searching for them could prove deadly. One of them is a hired killer, but the other is a determined survivor. And both will defend their families no matter the cost. Before She Finds Me by Heather Chavez is a thrilling, pulse-pounding page turner featuring a fantastic cast of characters and twists at every turn.

Heather Chavez is a graduate of UC Berkeley's English literature program and has worked as a newspaper reporter, editor and contributor to mystery and television blogs. Currently, she's employed in public affairs for a major health care organization. She lives with her family in Santa Rosa, California. Her first book, No Bad Deed, was published by William Morrow in 2020.