Set in 2017, the story begins with Cora Merlo’s medical emergency and subsequent recovery. During her convalescence, she is visited by a woman who offers her the chance to visit , a small, secluded town. The goal is to learn about Charles, the donor whose heart now beats in Cora's chest. Upon her arrival, a baby disappears from a public park, triggering a mystery that unravels twenty years of town secrets. Core Characters
is the sixth psychological thriller by best-selling author Javier Castillo , published in early 2023. The novel follows Cora Merlo, a first-year medical resident in New York who survives a sudden heart attack only to receive a life-saving transplant with dark, hidden consequences. Plot Overview and Setting
The mother of the heart donor, Charles, who invites Cora to Steelville.
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A 25-year-old medical resident whose life changes forever after her transplant.