Three Weeks to Say Goodbye by C.J. Box

Jack and Melissa McGuane are living a dream life with their adopted baby, Angelina—until a nightmare begins. When Angelina's biological father, the son of a powerful judge, demands her return, Jack and Melissa find themselves in an impossible situation. What follows is a gut-wrenching spiral of legal threats, intimidation, and moral choices as they are given just three weeks to say goodbye to the child they love. As time runs out, Jack must decide how far he’s willing to go to protect his daughter. This emotional, suspense-driven domestic thriller explores what it means to be a parent—and what happens when the system turns against you.
 
Gripping emotional stakes: You’ll be hooked by the question—what would YOU do in Jack’s place?
Fast-paced and heartfelt: Combines the intensity of a thriller with the emotional depth of a family drama.
Real-life dilemmas: Explores the flaws in the adoption and legal system with haunting realism.
From a master storyteller: C.J. Box brings the same taut suspense he’s known for in his Joe Pickett series.