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The Escape Artist by Diane Chamberlain follows the story of Susanna, a mother who loses custody of her son to her ex-husband and his new wife. Instead of handing over her child, she goes on the run, settling in a new town where she discovers information about bombings on a computer she purchased. The dilemma of whether to share this information with the police, risking being recognized while on the run, adds suspense to the plot. The book intertwines themes of motherhood, custody battles, friendship, and danger, keeping the readers engaged with its fast-paced writing style and emotional storytelling.

Susanna's journey of running away with her child, navigating the complexities of relationships with her friends and facing the threat of danger, creates a compelling narrative that touches on themes of trauma, family conflicts, love, and life lessons. The author, Diane Chamberlain, skillfully weaves together multiple storylines, including the hunt for Susanna by her ex-husband and his wife, adding layers of suspense and intrigue to the plot. The book explores the emotional turmoil of a mother's desperate actions to protect her child, drawing readers into a world filled with relatable characters and unexpected twists.

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After losing custody of him in the courtroom, Susanna Miller kidnaps her infant son and flees to Maryland to start anew, where she meets a kind but troubled local artist who harbors secrets of his own. Reprint.

1997
430 pages

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