August 30, 1975. The day of the disappearance. The day Aurora, New Hampshire, lost its innocence.That summer Harry Quebert fell in love with fifteen-year-old Nola Kellergan. Thirty-three years later, her body is dug up from his yard along with a manuscript copy of his career-defining novel. Quebert is the only suspect. Marcus Goldman—Quebert's most gifted protege—throws off his writer's block to clear his mentor's name.Solving the case and penning a new bestseller soon blur t