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What Happened to the Bennetts
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Overview
What Happened to the Bennetts is a mystery thriller novel by Lisa Scottoline, published in 2022 by G. P. Putnam’s Sons. It is the 34th novel written by Scottoline, a best-selling author whose books have been translated into 30 languages. Scottoline mostly writes in the mystery genre. Two of her most successful books are Look Again and Don’t Go, both of which reached #2 on The New York Times Best Seller List. She received an Edgar Award for her novel Final Appeal, has served as president of the Mystery Writers of America, and often draws on her professional experience as a trial lawyer. What Happened to the Bennetts mixes elements of a mystery novel with those of an action thriller, following the journey of a suburban dad as he risks his life to save his family from corrupt government officials and law enforcement. On the way, he confronts grief and mortality while deciding what kind of father and husband to be in the future.
The following guide refers to the paperback edition (Putnam, 2022).
Content Warning: The source material depicts murder and torture.
Plot Summary
Jason Bennett owns a court reporting business in the suburbs of Philadelphia.
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