Thicker than water - megan collins

Two sisters-in-law find themselves at painful odds when the man who connects them--the brother of one, the husband of the other--is accused of a brutal crime in this twisty thriller from the author of the exceedingly entertaining ( The New York Times ) The Family Plot .

Julia and Sienna Larkin are sisters-in-law, connected by Julias husband and Siennas brother, Jason.

More than that, the two are devoted best friends and business partners, believing that theirs is a uniquely unbreakable bond.

To Sienna, her protective brother can do no wrong, and although Julia knows hes not perfect, theyve built a comfortable life and family together.

Recently, Jason has been putting in long hours to secure a promotion at work, so when his boss is found brutally murdered--his lips sewn shut--the Larkins are shocked and unsettled, especially as local gossip swirls.

A few days later, Julia and Siennas lives are upended when Jason gets into a car accident and is placed in a medically induced coma.

Worse, the police arrive with news that hes the prime suspect in the murder investigation.

With Jason unable to respond--and with Julia and Sienna working to clear his name--the two women find their friendship threatened for the first time: Sienna staunchly maintains her brothers innocence, but as their investigation uncovers a complicated web of secrets, Julia is less sure shes willing to defend her husband.

With her signature moody and atmospheric ( USA TODAY ) writing, Megan Collins has crafted a rich, gripping story that explores just how fragile our closest bonds can be.