The Stranger on the Stairs

In this suspenseful novel by Ruth Mancini, a woman grapples with the aftermath of witnessing her mother's murder at age seven and the subsequent conviction of a man she believed was the killer. Now released from prison, the man’s homecoming sparks doubts about his guilt and questions about the true identity of a stranger from that night. Drawing on real-life cases and written by a criminal defense lawyer, the story explores themes of memory, justice, and potential danger, promising a gripping and twisty psychological thriller.