When the ground beneath you starts to shake, there will follow an aftershock... A normal day dawns, but for two people, lives have taken an unplanned and unwanted path. Anna can't remember anything about the night before and struggles to piece together what happened. Mark remembers everything but wishes he didn't. He even wishes that it hadn't happened at all. What follows is the inevitable course of revelation, horror, guilt and shame inflicted on two individuals by the actions of others. This hard-hitting debut novel highlights the ongoing vulnerability of women and explores the devastating impact of misplaced trust and loyalty.