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In Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty, Joy Delaney, a 60-something retired tennis coach, mysteriously disappears, leading to suspicion falling on her husband, Stan. As the days pass, their four adult children grapple with family tensions and their own lives, further complicated by the presence of Savannah, a troubled young woman Joy had taken in. The narrative oscillates between the investigation and events leading up to Joy's disappearance, exploring deep-seated familial conflicts and past traumas. The book includes instances of abuse and violence.