THE PACT

Two neighbouring families, the Hartes and the Golds, have been intertwined for eighteen years, their children growing up as inseparable companions. When teenagers Chris and Emily, childhood soulmates turned lovers, face a devastating tragedy, a shocking hospital call upends everything both families thought they knew. Jodi Picoult crafts a gripping exploration of love, loss, and the dark secrets that can shatter the strongest bonds.