Night Road: A Novel

Kristin Hannah

Mar 2011 · Sold by St. Martin's Press

About this ebook

From Kristin Hannah, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the smash-hit novels Firefly Lane, The Nightingale, and The Four Winds comes a novel about how one reckless night destroys the lives of three teenagers and their families.

For eighteen years, Jude Farraday has put her children's needs above her own, and it shows—her twins, Mia and Zach, are bright and happy teenagers. When Lexi Baill moves into their small, close-knit community, no one is more welcoming than Jude. Lexi, a former foster child with a dark past, quickly becomes Mia's best friend. Then Zach falls in love with Lexi and the three become inseparable.

Jude does everything to keep her kids out of harm's way. But senior year of high school tests them all. It's a dangerous, explosive season of drinking, driving, parties, and kids who want to let loose. And then on a hot summer's night, one bad decision is made. In the blink of an eye, the Farraday family will be torn apart and Lexi will lose everything. In the years that follow, each must face the consequences of that single night and find a way to forget...or the courage to forgive.

Vivid, universal, and emotionally complex, Night Road raises profound questions about motherhood, identity, love, and forgiveness. It is a luminous, heartbreaking novel that captures both the exquisite pain of loss and the stunning power of hope. This is Kristin Hannah at her very best, telling an unforgettable story about the longing for family, the resilience of the human heart, and the courage it takes to forgive the people we love.

"You cannot read Night Road and not be affected by the story and the characters. The total impact of the book will stay with you for days to come after it is finished." —The Huffington Post

Ratings and reviews

As a 17 year old, this is very touching filled with all kinds of emotion. Im in highschool and I feel like I could relate to a lot and let alone only imagine the rest. This book opened my eyes to a lot. Emotions can hurt, but at the same time they can heal. It's not always about faith... It also comes from will. Amazing story! Recommend to a lot of my friends. Simply amazing.

There were a few ways I related to this story. I never expected to be able to relate. Being able to connect with the characters in different ways made this book all the more captivating. While I know that every reader will not relate, this book is still worth the read all the same. My heart broke, I cried, and celebrated lots of times during this story. If you have not read it, please do so. Another book by Kristin Hannah that is amazing and does not disappoint.

This book is perfect. Its my favorite book in the world, and they should make it into a movie, but only if a good director did it, this book cant be destroyed because of an awful movie

About the author

KRISTIN HANNAH is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty novels, including The Nightingale, The Great Alone, and The Four Winds. A former lawyer turned writer, she lives with her husband in the Pacific Northwest.