Second Glance

In Jodi Picoult's haunting novel Second Glance, the tranquility of current-day Vermont is disrupted when a piece of land is put up for sale, raising tensions with the local Abenaki Indian tribe who claim it as a burial site. As supernatural events unfold, a ghost hunter is enlisted to pacify the community, while Ross Wakeman, a troubled drifter grappling with his fiancée's tragic death, finds himself drawn to the mysterious Lia Beaumont. Together, they embark on a poignant journey exploring themes of love, fate, and the shadows of the past, revealing the connections that transcend life and death. This captivating tale also unveils a dark chapter of American history, prompting readers to ponder the nature of love across time.