Mercy

When Cameron McDonald, the police chief of a tiny Massachusetts town, receives a direct confession from his own cousin Jamie that he murdered his terminally sick wife out of pity, he makes the hardest arrest of his life.

Now, a contentious marriage is strained by a passionate murder trial that rocks the town: As he helps the prosecution build their case against Jamie, Cameron finds himself at odds with his loving wife Allie. Allie is drawn to the notion of a man who would do anything for his wife, even if it meant granting her death wish. And Allie is faced with the most difficult dilemma of all: when does love transcend the line of moral obligation? This is shown as an unexpected attraction turns into a startling betrayal. And what does really loving someone else mean?

Acclaimed for her "personal, detail-rich style" (Glamour), Jodi Picoult transports readers on an unforgettable emotional trip with this gripping book, which is full of heart, compassion, and shocking honesty.