Watching Glass Shatter

After 40 years of marriage, Olivia's husband unexpectedly passes away. But when Ben’s will reveals a life-altering secret, she suffers a blow no widow should ever experience.

Olivia learns that she gave birth to a baby who later died in the nursery. Instead of telling his wife what happened, Ben switched the child with another. And as if that’s not enough, Ben’s will doesn’t reveal which of their five sons is truly not hers.

Olivia visits each of her sons to share a final connection before facing the truth that will change their family, and discovers that each of them has been harboring a painful secret, just like their father. But will the secrets destroy their family, or bring them closer together?

Praise:

★★★★★ - "Cudney’s debut novel is both atmospheric and contemplative, and delivers a gut punch of family angst, devotion, and heartbreaking love."

★★★★★ - "The plot is well-thought out and intricately and methodically crafted. The execution is great, especially the last several chapters are stunningly beautiful. An astounding read."

★★★★★ - "A wonderful novel that I highly recommend to anyone."