June 2026

This Changes Everything

On Sale July 14, 2026

In this “riveting, deeply felt and empowering thriller” from #1 bestselling author Lisa Scottoline, who "always delivers the fastest, twistiest read," a woman risks her life to help her best friend find justice for a tragic crime — and realizes she has more power than she ever knew.

Julia Pritzker loves her new life as a wife and mother in beautiful Tuscany — except that she misses her best friend Courtney, back in the States. One night, Julia calls Courtney and reaches her as she’s arriving at her grandmother’s farm in Pennsylvania.

Then the unthinkable happens. A dreadful premonition overwhelms Julia moments before Courtney enters the house — and makes a heartbreaking discovery. Her beloved grandmother has been murdered, and the killer is escaping out the back door. 

Julia flies home the next morning to support Courtney in her grief. The local police believe the murder was a botched burglary, but the women suspect something much more sinister and enlist hotshot Philly lawyer Bennie Rosato to assist. In addition, Courtney entreats Julia to trust her psychic intuition to point her to the missing pieces of this dark puzzle. 

But in a town filled with explosive secrets, events take a deadly turn, and Julia becomes the target of a murderous conspiracy. She ends up fighting for her life, with no one to save her...but herself.

Only a blockbuster talent like Lisa Scottoline can tell this gripping and layered of a story, combining a woman’s search for truth with the revelation of her own empowerment, as well as the enduring strength and joys of female friendship.

Praise for This Changes Everything

A Zibby Most Anticipated Book of Summer 2026

“A riveting, deeply felt and empowering thriller that is also a touching ode to female friendship, This Changes Everything is Lisa Scottoline at her best.”
—Laura Dave, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of The Last Thing He Told Me

“Lisa Scottoline always delivers the fastest, twistiest reads packed with brilliant characters to root for.”
—Lisa Jewell, #1 Bestselling Author of Don’t Let Him In

“With This Changes Everything, her immersive and atmospheric new domestic thriller, Lisa Scottoline transports us from Tuscany to rural Pennsylvania and gives us characters to root for, a compelling mystery to solve, and a deeply-felt meditation on the meaning of motherhood and enduring women’s friendships. As always, Scottoline scores a bullseye. Bravissima!”
—Mary Kay Andrews, New York Times Bestselling Author of Road Trip

“This Changes Everything has it all — terrific twists, a breathless pace and a whole lot of heart. This story of a grievous crime and an extraordinary friendship could make me gasp on one page and smile on the next. How rare, yet wonderful: A wildly entertaining thriller with real emotional power.”
—Ken Jaworowski, Edgar-Nominated Author of What About the Bodies

“The incomparable Lisa Scottoline delivers a breakneck thriller in which one woman risks everything for justice, as she’s pitted against a twisted, deadly conspiracy.”
—Dennis Tafoya, Critically-Acclaimed Author of Dope Thief

Lisa Live!

Mark your calendar! “Lisa Live” on Facebook Monday nights at 7:30 pm ET from June 15th until publication, where Lisa will reveal her inspirations behind THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING. And then, on Monday, July 13th, join “Lisa Live” for her Virtual Publication Celebration (time tbd!).

And be sure to join in the Preorder Sweepstakes for THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING, where you have a chance to win prizes such as a Louis Vuitton coin purse and the Grand Prize, an Apple iPad! Lisa will be giving away an exciting prize each week during her “Lisa Live.” That’s one prize each week leading into the book’s publication on July 14, 2026!

How to Enter

To enter the THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING Sweepstakes, all you have to do is preorder THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING in hardcover, audio, eBook or large print from anywhere you choose, then email a copy of your receipt to preorders@scottoline.com. Note: Any tickets bought for an event qualify for the preorder offer; just send proof of buying an event ticket to enter. You will then be entered to win! Lisa will randomly draw one winner, each week, during her Monday night “Lisa Live” Facebook events at 7:30 pm ET leading up to the publication date for THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING on July 14, 2026. For more information, including prizes and sweepstakes rules, visit www.Scottoline.com/sweepstakes.

Special Preorder Offer

If you preorder Lisa’s latest thriller, THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING, before July 14th, you’re in for a special surprise!

As many of you know, Lisa Scottoline developed and taught a course called Justice & Fiction at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School for many years — and even received an Adjunct Teaching Award!

From Shakespeare to The Godfather to today’s stories, the course is a fascinating exploration of how books, plays, movies, and TV shows have shaped the way society views law, lawyers, and justice.

When you preorder and submit your purchase receipt, you’ll receive:

• Exclusive access to Lisa’s course videos and highlights
• The official syllabus, featuring the books and films that shaped cultural perceptions of justice
• Automatic entry into Lisa’s preorder sweepstakes, with fabulous prizes given away weekly during her Facebook Lives throughout June!

Preorder before July 14th and submit your purchase receipt to preorders@scottoline.com

Tour News

Most events are ticketed and include a book. Note: Francesca will join Lisa at the events on July 20th and July 28th. Details are at the Events page on scottoline.com, and be sure to check as additional events may be scheduled. 

MANASQUAN, NJ
Monday, July 13th
6:00 PM ET
Event at the Algonquin Theater
Hosted by BookTowne
60 Abe Voorhees Drive
Manasquan, NJ 08736
Tickets here

NEWTOWN, PA
Tuesday, July 14th
6:30 PM ET
Zlock Performing Arts Center
Hosted by Newtown Bookshop
275 Swamp Road
Newtown, PA 18940
Tickets here

EXTON, PA
Wednesday, July 15th
6:30 PM ET
Barnes & Noble 
301 Main Street
Exton, PA 19341
Event details here

PHILADELPHIA, PA
Thursday, July 16th
12:00 Noon
Barnes & Noble-Center City
1708 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103

PHOENIXVILLE, PA
Thursday, July 16th
6:30 PM ET
The Colonial Theatre
Hosted by Reads & Co
227 Bridge Street
Phoenixville, PA 19460
Tickets here

SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Friday, July 17th
7:00 PM MST
Poisoned Pen Bookstore
4014 N Goldwater Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Event link

CORTE MADERA, CA
Saturday, July 18th
5:00 PM PT
The Mystery Writers Conference
Hosted by Book Passage
51 Tamal Vista Blvd
Corte Madera, CA 94925
Tickets here

REHOBOTH BEACH, DE
Monday, July 20th
5:00 PM ET
Lewes Elementary School
Hosted by Browseabout Books and Lewes Public Library
Lisa Scottoline with Francesca Serritella
820 Savannah Road
Lewes, DE 19958
Tickets here

NEW LONDON, CT
Tuesday, July 21st
Doors Open at 6:30 PM ET, Event at 7:30 PM ET
Garde Arts Center
Hosted by Bank Square Books
325 State Street
New London, CT 06320
Tickets here

PLAINVILLE, MA
Wednesday, July 22nd
6:30 PM ET
An Unlikely Story
Author Talk
111 South Street
Plainville, MA 02762
Tickets here

MOORESTOWN, NJ
Thursday, July 23rd
6:30 PM ET
Barnes & Noble - Moorestown 
East Gate Square
1311 Nixon Drive
Moorestown, NJ 08057 

AVONDALE ESTATES, GA
Friday, July 24th
6:30 PM ET
The Book Bird
70 N Avondale Road, Suite 120-130
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
Tickets here

DEVON, PA
Saturday, July 25th
3:30 PM ET
Barnes & Noble - Devon
150 Swedesford Road
Devon, PA 19333

WILMINGTON, DE
Sunday, July 26th 
3:00 PM ET
Barnes & Noble - Concord Square
4209 Concord Pike
Wilmington, DE 19803

MENDHAM, NJ
Monday, July 27th
6:00 PM ET
Chapter One Books 
84 East Main Street
Mendham, NJ 07945 
Check their website for more information.

WAYNE, PA
Tuesday, July 28th
6:30 PM ET
Main Point Books
Cocktail Reception with Lisa Scottoline and Francesca Serritella
116 North Wayne Avenue
Wayne, PA 19087
Tickets here

BEXLEY, OH
Wednesday, July 29th
7:00 PM ET
Drexel Theater
Hosted by Gramercy Books
2254 East Main Street
Bexley, OH 43209
Tickets here

OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC
Thursday, July 30th
5:30 PM ET
Silver Coast Winery
Hosted by Pelican Bookstore
6680 Barbeque Road NW
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Tickets here

GREENVILLE, SC
Friday, July 31st
6:00 PM ET
AC Hotel Greenville
Hosted by M. Judson Books
315 S. Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
Tickets here

Audiobook News

Exciting News: The audiobook of THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING has a multi-narrator cast: Maria Marquis, Kate Burton, Soneela Nankani, Stacy Carolan and Max Meyers. 

Lisa is a ThrillerMaster!

Lisa was beyond honored to be named a 2026 ThrillerMaster by the International Thriller Writers of America. This award honors a legendary thriller author who has made outstanding contributions to the thriller genre and has a prolific body of work. It was an absolute highlight of her career! 

Lisa accepting the ThrillerMaster Award and with her daughter, author
Francesca Serritella

Francesca Serritella's Full Bloom

Coming in Paperback: July 21st 

USA Today Bestseller
Barnes & Noble Most Anticipated Fiction
Named “Most Absorbing Literary Fiction” of August and “a spellbinding tale” by BookBub

“Francesca Serritella is a literary wonder. Her elegant prose includes a top note of originality, a middle note of pure heart, and a base note of self-discovery. A sensory feast for readers everywhere.”
—Adriana Trigiani, New York Times Bestselling Author

“FULL BLOOM is an absolutely gorgeous read — the perfect combination of romance, mystery and magical realism, with a vibrant cast of characters.
—Sarah MacLean, New York Times Bestselling Author

“I love FULL BLOOM. Charged with emotion, it is a masterful portrait of one of the most intriguing characters I’ve ever met. With elegant prose and an insider’s knowledge of New York City, Francesca Serritella has created a dazzling world that draws us in. What a wonderful novel she has written!”
—Luanne Rice, New York Times Bestselling Author

Francesca and Lisa will be doing two events together on Monday, July 20th and Tuesday, July 28th. See “tour news” for details. 

Lots of love, and thanks again for all of your support!

Lisa 

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