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Imperfect Alignment
Liz Tucker's childhood was ruled by the stars. Every morning, her mother read the horoscope page. When the prediction was positive, all was good. But God help them if the planets were out of alignment.
Now a successful producer in an LA public relations firm, Liz has escaped those arbitrary forecasts, but her mother's stroke takes her back to her stepfather's beautiful Atlanta house, a place she could never bring herself to call home.
Once there, dark memories resurface and terrify Liz with the prospect that her mother's condition is the result of one horrific night. As she struggles with distinguishing reality from imagination, she comes to understand the reasons for her self-destructive behavior. Everything from her terrible choices in men to running away from the only man she really loved can be explained by one dreadful event.
Before she can reclaim what was lost, forces return to destroy all she holds dear. Only Liz can stop them, but will she be strong enough?
Now a successful producer in an LA public relations firm, Liz has escaped those arbitrary forecasts, but her mother's stroke takes her back to her stepfather's beautiful Atlanta house, a place she could never bring herself to call home.
Once there, dark memories resurface and terrify Liz with the prospect that her mother's condition is the result of one horrific night. As she struggles with distinguishing reality from imagination, she comes to understand the reasons for her self-destructive behavior. Everything from her terrible choices in men to running away from the only man she really loved can be explained by one dreadful event.
Before she can reclaim what was lost, forces return to destroy all she holds dear. Only Liz can stop them, but will she be strong enough?
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Published December 4, 2025
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December 15, 2025
Katherine Nichols delivers a suspenseful, emotionally layered story that pulls you in from the very first page. Imperfect Alignment is more than a thriller—it’s a haunting exploration of memory, family, and the shadows that shape us.
Liz Tucker is a protagonist you can’t help but root for. Her childhood, ruled by horoscopes and her mother’s mercurial moods, sets the stage for a life marked by uncertainty and self-doubt. When she’s drawn back to her stepfather’s Atlanta home after her mother’s stroke, the past refuses to stay buried. Nichols deftly balances psychological tension with heartfelt moments, weaving a narrative that blurs the line between reality and imagination.
What makes this novel so compelling is its pace. The suspense builds steadily, yet the emotional undercurrents—Liz’s reckoning with her choices, her relationships, and one devastating night—give the story real depth. It’s the kind of book that keeps you sneaking in chapters whenever you can, just as Kim Conrey noted.
Elegant prose meets gripping storytelling here. Nichols captures the fragility of family bonds and the resilience required to confront old wounds. The result is a thriller that feels both intimate and cinematic, leaving you breathless and reflective at once.
With thanks to Katherine Nichols, the publisher and netgalley for the ARC
Liz Tucker is a protagonist you can’t help but root for. Her childhood, ruled by horoscopes and her mother’s mercurial moods, sets the stage for a life marked by uncertainty and self-doubt. When she’s drawn back to her stepfather’s Atlanta home after her mother’s stroke, the past refuses to stay buried. Nichols deftly balances psychological tension with heartfelt moments, weaving a narrative that blurs the line between reality and imagination.
What makes this novel so compelling is its pace. The suspense builds steadily, yet the emotional undercurrents—Liz’s reckoning with her choices, her relationships, and one devastating night—give the story real depth. It’s the kind of book that keeps you sneaking in chapters whenever you can, just as Kim Conrey noted.
Elegant prose meets gripping storytelling here. Nichols captures the fragility of family bonds and the resilience required to confront old wounds. The result is a thriller that feels both intimate and cinematic, leaving you breathless and reflective at once.
With thanks to Katherine Nichols, the publisher and netgalley for the ARC
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