Behind Closed Doors
Jack and Grace are the perfect couple. He is a successful lawyer; she is a beautiful and charming hostess. But behind closed doors, their marriage hides a terrifying secret.
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From the outside, Jack and Grace Angel are flawless. He is a successful lawyer, she runs their gorgeous home, they are always together. The reason she is always with him is the question that runs the novel.
Behind Closed Doors contains depictions of domestic abuse, psychological torture, and threats to a child. The plot is built around an abusive marriage, so readers sensitive to these themes should approach with care.
No. Behind Closed Doors is a standalone domestic thriller by B.A. Paris. Paris has written several other standalone thrillers, including The Breakdown and The Therapist.
Behind Closed Doors was written by B.A. Paris, published in 2016 by Macmillan.
Behind Closed Doors is 304 pages in standard print editions, though page counts vary slightly between hardcover, paperback, and large-print formats.
At an average reading pace of about 250 words per minute, Behind Closed Doors takes most readers 5 to 7 hours to finish.
Behind Closed Doors is available in hardcover, paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats from Amazon, Bookshop.org, ThriftBooks, and most major bookstores.
