Framed. Poster of the 2002 movie and cover of the 1992 book
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Framed
Lynda La Plante, 1992
movie vs book
Daniel Petrie Jr., 2002

Detective Mike Santini’s career takes a nosedive when his partner is caught accepting a bribe, leading to suspicions of Santini’s involvement. Consequently, he is reassigned to uniform duty for a five-year period. While enjoying a vacation with his wife and children, Santini stumbles upon a potentially career-reviving opportunity. He spots Eddie Meyers, a crucial witness in a money-laundering case, who has been in hiding in the Bahamas.


Too Late to Say Goodbye. Poster of the 2009 movie and cover of the 2007 book
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Too Late to Say Goodbye
Ann Rule, 2007
movie vs book
Norma Bailey, 2009

Jenn and Bart Corbin appear to have the ideal marriage, but Jenn discovers that Bart is having an affair with a colleague. Heartbroken, Jenn turns to the internet and meets a mysterious and charming man. When Jenn is found dead, seemingly as the result of a suicide, her sister Heather is convinced that Jenn would never have willingly taken her own life and left her children motherless. Bart, a successful dentist and respected member of the community, is a suspect in Jenn’s death.