Hard Girls

In J. Robert Lennon's gripping crime novel, "Hard Girls," two estranged twin sisters embark on a perilous journey to track down their elusive mother, confronting the darkness they have long tried to escape. Jane Pool is content with her seemingly safe suburban life, complete with a family and a mundane job at the local college. However, she is haunted by her past, including her mercurial mother and the violent event that altered her life forever. When Lila, her estranged twin, reaches out with news of their mother's whereabouts, Jane is drawn into a quest for answers and a chance to reconnect with the only person who truly understands her. As their search takes them to distant corners of the earth, the sisters must navigate their mother's deception and the shadows that have always loomed over their family. Set against the backdrop of both their past and present, "Hard Girls" weaves together elements of a chase novel, espionage thriller, and domestic suspense, resulting in a distinctive narrative that is both propulsive and unpredictable.