64 pages • 2 hours read
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What Happened to the Bennetts by Lisa Scottoline follows Jason Bennett, a suburban dad who, after witnessing the murder of his daughter during a carjacking, enters the Witness Protection Program with his family to escape retaliation from a drug-trafficking organization. As Jason delves into the conspiracy that endangers his family, he confronts corruption within the FBI, ultimately risking everything to protect his loved ones. The novel depicts murder and torture.
Lisa Scottoline's What Happened to the Bennetts has been praised for its gripping and fast-paced narrative, drawing readers into a family's harrowing ordeal. However, some critics noted an overreliance on clichés and predictability in the plot. Overall, the novel is well-received for its emotional depth and suspenseful storytelling, despite minor criticisms of its formulaic elements.
Readers who enjoy gripping family dramas and legal thrillers, akin to those by Jodi Picoult or John Grisham, will find What Happened to the Bennetts by Lisa Scottoline captivating. This novel appeals to those who appreciate intense emotional narratives intertwined with suspenseful courtroom plots.
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Modern Classic Fiction
Identity: Masculinity
Relationships: Fathers
Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice
Grief / Death