Apples Never Fall

Dive into the captivating world of family secrets and simmering tensions with Liane Moriarty's "Apples Never Fall," a compelling novel that will keep you guessing until the very last page. This paperback edition, published by Penguin in 2022, offers a deeply engrossing reading experience within its 464 pages. "Apples Never Fall" centers around the seemingly perfect Delaney family. Joy and Stan Delaney are former tennis coaches who have recently sold their successful tennis academy, ready to embark on a relaxing retirement. They have four adult children Amy, Logan, Troy, and Brooke each grappling with their own personal struggles and complexities. But beneath the veneer of normalcy lies a web of resentments, disappointments, and long-held secrets that threaten to unravel everything. When Joy suddenly disappears, leaving behind only a cryptic message, suspicion immediately falls upon Stan. He appears distraught, but his calm demeanor is unsettling, and his children are torn between defending their father and questioning his innocence. As the police investigation intensifies, the Delaneys' fractured relationships are put to the ultimate test. Each sibling has their own perspective on their parents' marriage and their mother's disappearance, and their conflicting accounts paint a picture of a family far more complicated than it initially seemed. Moriarty masterfully weaves together multiple narratives, exploring the complexities of family dynamics, the pressures of expectations, and the hidden truths that can fester beneath the surface of even the closest relationships. Was Joy truly happy in her marriage? What secrets did she keep from her children? And what really happened on the night she disappeared? The arrival of Savannah, a young woman with her own baggage, into the Delaneys' lives prior to Joy's disappearance further complicates the situation. Savannah, claiming to be escaping an abusive relationship, was taken in by Joy and Stan, but her presence raises even more questions and throws suspicion on other members of the family. With her signature wit and keen observations of human nature, Liane Moriarty delivers a gripping suspenseful mystery that will keep you turning the pages late into the night. "Apples Never Fall" is not just a whodunit; it's a nuanced exploration of family, marriage, and the lies we tell ourselves and each other. It's a must-read for fans of domestic thrillers and anyone who enjoys a story that gets under their skin and lingers long after the final page is turned. This particular copy is a secondhand paperback edition (ISBN: 9781405942256), with potential markings or signs of previous ownership, adding a unique charm to its history.