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From the New York Times bestselling author of Think Twice and Look Again comes an emotionally powerful novel about a split-second choice, agonizing consequences, and the need for justice Rose McKenna volunteers as a lunch mom in her daughter Melly's school in order to keep an eye on Amanda, a mean girl who's been bullying her daughter. Her fears come true when the bullying begins, sending Melly to the bathroom in tears. Just as Rose is about to follow after her daughter, a massive explosion goes off in the kitchen, sending the room into chaos. Rose finds herself faced with the horrifying decision of whether or not to run to the bathroom to rescue her daughter or usher Amanda to safety. She believes she has accomplished both, only to discover that Amanda, for an unknown reason, ran back into the school once out of Rose's sight. In an instance, Rose goes from hero to villain as the small community blames Amanda's injuries on her. In the days that follow, Rose's life starts to fall to pieces, Amanda's mother decides to sue, her marriage is put to the test, and worse, when her daughter returns to school, the bullying only intensifies. Rose must take matters into her own hands and get down to the truth of what really happened that fateful day in order to save herself, her marriage and her family. In the way that Look Again had readers questioning everything they thought they knew about family, Save Me will have readers wondering just how far they would go to save the ones they love. Lisa Scottoline is writing about real issues that resonate with real women, and the results are emotional, heartbreaking and honest.
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"I really did enjoy this book and read it in less than 2 days. It's hard to put down. In the first half, you think about how the book will go, but then things completely change and it's kind of like reading a different book- goes from family drama to mystery/crime fighting. "
— Lesley (4 out of 5 stars)
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“This heart-wrenching tale is fast-paced and thought-provoking. The raw emotions are almost painful to read. Scottoline is a master storyteller who imbues her characters with spunk, humor, and strength. You won’t be able to put this book down until you are finished.”
— RT Book Reviews (4½ stars, Top Pick!) -
“Are you a good mother if you save your child from disaster? What if it means sacrificing another's child? In SAVE ME, Lisa Scottoline walks readers into this charged moral dilemma and then takes them on an intense, breathless ride. You won't be able to put this one down.
— Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling author of SING YOU HOME and HOUSE RULES -
A novel packed with excitement and emotion, SAVE ME is a gut-clenching, heart-stirring read.
— Sandra Brown, New York Times bestselling author of Tough Customer -
An emotionally riveting novel that explores the depths of one mother's love for her daughter. Powerful, provocative, and page-turning!
— Emily Giffin, new York Times bestselling author of Heart of the Matter and Something Borrowed. -
Heart-pounding! Scottoline provides the perfect combination of explosive action, twisting turns, and genuine emotion in this exciting novel of an ordinary mom going to extraordinary lengths for her daughter. Open up SAVE ME, and save yourself with a great book.
— Lisa Gardner, New York Times bestselling author of Love You More -
From one shock to the next, only a mom's courage and love bring justice. Nerves on edge, heart pounding, and heart-wrenching, SAVE ME is thrilling and infused with love. Brilliant, I couldn't put it down.
— Louise Penny, New York Times bestselling author of Bury Your Dead -
A white-hot crossover novel about the perils of mother love. Scottoline, shifts gears at every curve with the cool efficiency of a NASCAR driver.
— Kirkus Reviews -
At the quick pace of a thriller, Scottoline masterfully fits every detail into a tight plot chock-full of real characters, real issues, and real thrills. A story anchored by the impenetrable power of a mother's love, it begs the question, just how far would you go to save your child?
— Booklist -
The Scottoline we love as a virtuoso of suspense, fast actionand intricate plot is back in top form in "Save Me.
— The Washington Post
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Among longlisted titles for Romantic Times Book Award, 2011
Save Me Listener Reviews
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" It was emotional, a thriller & full of drama that kept a great pace. Hard to put down and couldn't wait to pick back up. "
— Jill, 1/27/2014 -
" Great book! It started off really fast, in slowed a bit but then picked up again! As I got to the last five or six chapters I couldn't read it fast enough! "
— Paige, 1/26/2014 -
" Great beach day read. Finisished it in 3days. "
— Kathy, 1/3/2014 -
" A cut above a beach read. Good to cleanse the palate between other weightier books. I enjoyed it. "
— Kari, 12/22/2013 -
" Listened to audio and it's read by Cynthia Nixon. Just horrible. The story is not that great either. "
— HeatherG, 12/3/2013 -
" I should have given it 1 star... But the first few chapters were actually pretty good. Finishing this book was a chore. "
— Stephanie, 12/1/2013 -
" The book was very Judy Piccoult like until two-thirds of the way in, and then it turned into a Mary Higgins Clark mystery who done it? I would have preferred the focus to be one or the other and to have stuck with that all the way through. I liked the way Lisa Scottoline wrote, and will read more books in the future - hoping the bipolar nature of this one is a fluke. "
— Jody, 11/11/2013 -
" I loved this book I highly recommend it. "
— Suzie, 11/9/2013 -
" This book was good. The end was a bit unrealistic which I think made it a little hard to read. The last few chapters were especially slow and almost unnecessary. Overall a good read. "
— Meghan, 10/6/2013 -
" I really liked it but the ending seemed like it needed more. Even maybe just a page more. I turned the page, expecting another page or even another chapter but there weren't any. All in all, it kept me into it and everything was so unexpected. I do recommend though. "
— Francis, 8/25/2013 -
" This book started off strong and with so much potential, just to fall completely flat. Lack of character development (except for Rose, who I really didn't love) and an unbelievable mystery storyline were two of my biggest problems. "
— Dee, 7/31/2013 -
" Liked the book till it got all Magnum PI. "
— LeeAnn, 7/8/2013 -
" Quick read. Had a couple of twists. "
— Tammy, 6/29/2013 -
" I suppose its not a good idea to rate a book on how much you disliked a character in a book..... "
— Jennifer, 6/22/2013 -
" Scottoline usually writes gripping mystery and in this book she has wandered into Picoult's territory of moral issues. The story did have the twists and turns that you expect from her. An easy and enjoyable read. "
— Connie, 5/27/2013 -
" I have never read anything by Lisa Scottoline before and this was really good! I will have to put hers on my to read list. Any suggestions?? "
— Donna, 12/11/2012 -
" I've read a book by this author before, but didn't like this book. Hard to get myself to finish it. "
— Trude, 12/4/2012 -
" Liked the beginning but didn't care for the unrealistic turn the book made about 1/2 way through. "
— Gail, 7/15/2012 -
" Good read, but the ending was almost too perfect. Seems like there should have been something tragic happen to make it have more substance. "
— Megan, 6/6/2012 -
" I loved it. It started so exciting and yes it was slow at times but it made you feel for everyone involved. "
— Amanda, 5/24/2012 -
" Pretty good overall, slow in the middle but lots of great twists. "
— Amber, 3/6/2012 -
" I can't believe they published this! It was sloppy and lazy. Who puts a sprinkler fire extinguishing system in a potato chip factory full of oil?! REALLY!! "
— Brittney, 2/5/2012 -
" Awesome tear jerker!! As a teacher I connected tremendously with Rose! enjoy "
— Mrs.coleman, 2/3/2012 -
" This was a bit if a different sort of story for Scottoline. Action filled from the beginning and centered around the relationship between a mother and her daughter and the lengths a mother will go to protect her family. I read it almost in one sitting. Good read. "
— Sybil, 9/5/2011 -
" Very fast read, can't put down type of book. Full of suspense from the beginning to the end. "
— Alisha, 8/14/2011 -
" Summer mystery read--I liked it. "
— Karen, 5/22/2011 -
" An explosion rocks the school cafeteria where a mother has been working. She has been keeping an eye on her daughter but during the explosion and evacuation she must face the choice of saving her daughter or the child who is the bully. The repercussions of her choice rock the community. "
— Rosie, 5/22/2011 -
" This book "got" me in the 1st chapter and I had to stay up late for 3 nights to finish it. I had to force myself to not look ahead to see who did it and how it was going to end. Very good! "
— Meg, 5/21/2011 -
" Good book but not great, read well/easily. "
— Keely, 5/20/2011 -
" Not much here. Sure I get the preoccupied mother, but the story is thin. "
— Lynn, 5/18/2011 -
" Loads of cliches and clunky writing, but I was totally caught up in the story at the beginning (and Cynthia Nixon does the audio version) -- and then a dozen twists and turns made it ultra ridiculous. Consider this one a James Patterson read alike. "
— Linda, 5/17/2011 -
" Really good. Different from Scottoline's usual format. It certainly makes me look at volunteering with new eyes. "
— Mary, 5/15/2011 -
" Started out strong, but then it moved in a completely unbelievable direction. Quick read, though. "
— Valerie, 5/15/2011 -
" Awesome. Could not put this book down... "
— Samantha, 5/15/2011 -
" Couldn't put this book down! Lots of great twists! "
— Erin, 5/13/2011 -
" Not what I thought it would be sort of really surprising enjoyed it. "
— Elvis, 5/13/2011
About Lisa Scottoline
Lisa Scottoline is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling and Edgar Award–winning author of thirty-six novels. A former President of Mystery Writers of America, she has thirty million copies of her books in print and has been published in thirty-five countries. Her books have been optioned for film and televison, and she has also co-authored a series of humorous memoirs with her daughter, novelist Francesca Serritella. A former lawyer, she taught a course she developed, “Justice & Fiction,” at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, her alma mater.
About Cynthia Nixon
Cynthia Nixon is an actress best known for her role in the popular television series Sex and the City. She has received two Screen Actors Guild Awards, two Emmy Awards, a Tony Award, and A Grammy Award. Nixon lives with her wife and three children.