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Night Road

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

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Published Jan 4, 2022

416 pages

Average rating: 7.75

425 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

Anonymous
May 04, 2025
4/10 stars
Predictable, over-done, simply not believable over and over again. I so wanted to like this book. It just wasn't for me.
aviationmet
Mar 31, 2025
8/10 stars
Another Kristin Hannah win in my opinion. So many facets to motherhood explored in these pages with all the emotional tugs to go with them. I laughed. I cried. I definitely enjoyed this one.
wardbunch
Mar 26, 2025
4/10 stars
Predictable from the get go. Couldn't bring myself to finish reading it.
JoyD
Mar 14, 2025
6/10 stars
Our group has read many of K Hannah's books and this was not our favorite. We disliked Judes selfish behavior as well as the entitlement her children felt. I do have to admit, though, I personally cried through the end of the book. Kristin has a way of tearing at our heartstrings. WOW. Our group rating was 6.6.
Larayagunter
Mar 09, 2025
7/10 stars
Kristin yet again wrenched my heart out in this book with her character building and descriptions of heartbreak and grief. However it wasn’t my favorite of hers that I’ve read so far. The writing style feels more juvenile and a little repetitive. But I still enjoyed the premise and plot of the book and was taken on the typical Kristin Hannah rollercoaster of emotions.

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