Before We Were Innocent

Ever wondered if a single summer could haunt you forever? For three best friends, a sun-drenched trip to Greece ends in a mysterious death, a media frenzy, and a friendship shattered by suspicion. A decade later, they're forced back together, but can you ever truly know the people you love? This gripping story explores the dark side of female friendship, the weight of secrets, and the lies we tell ourselves to survive. You'll uncover how a dream vacation became a nightmare and question whether innocence, once lost, can ever be reclaimed as the truth of that fateful night finally comes to light.

Ella Berman is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author whose novels explore the dark complexities of female friendship, memory, and the aftermath of trauma. A former journalist and editor for publications like US Weekly, she draws on her experience with celebrity culture and public scrutiny to craft gripping psychological thrillers. Her work delves into how the past is never truly past, examining the long shadows that intense youthful relationships can cast over adult lives, a theme central to Before We Were Innocent.