Second Glance

A Haunting Tale of Love, Loss, and the Supernatural

Second Glance by Jodi Picoult is a deeply moving and intricately woven novel that explores the bonds of family, the shadows of history, and the mysterious line between life and death. First published in 2008 by Hodder & Stoughton, this thought-provoking story blends suspense, romance, and the supernatural in a way only Picoult can deliver.

When a series of eerie events disrupt a small Vermont town, Ross Wakeman—a ghost hunter who’s lost his will to live—arrives to investigate. But what begins as a search for proof of the paranormal soon leads Ross to uncover a decades-old mystery involving forbidden love, eugenics, and a long-buried injustice.

As Ross delves deeper, he encounters Lia Beaumont, a woman who seems both entirely real and impossible. Their connection defies time, forcing Ross to confront not only the truth behind the haunting, but also his own grief and the possibility of redemption.

A Masterpiece of Emotion and Intrigue

Second Glance is a genre-defying novel that asks powerful questions about memory, legacy, and second chances. With lyrical prose and a multi-layered narrative, Jodi Picoult invites readers on a journey that lingers long after the final page.