One Puzzling Afternoon: A Novel of Lost Friendship and Long-Buried Truths

One of People Magazine's "must-read" books!

"A clever, keep-‘em-guessing murder mystery, an empathetic yet realistic portrayal of the toll dementia takes, and a meditation on how the brain can bury the most tragic memories...An outstanding must-read." —Booklist, STARRED review

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Published Oct 3, 2023

368 pages

Average rating: 7.7

50 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

Gwendola
Nov 30, 2025
10/10 stars
I really enjoyed this book and it brought me more understanding about dementia, which my father has. I loved this story so much.
Kristenevans77
Nov 17, 2023
9/10 stars
Great look into the mind of someone struggling with both getting older and the effects of dementia on the mind. Amazing what our brains can do to protect us from tragedy.

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