The Death of Us by Abigail Dean

Twenty-five years ago, a serial killer terrorized south London, including breaking into Isabel's and Edward's house and leaving their lives in a shambles. He has just been caught, has pleaded guilty, and is about to be sentenced. Now divorced, Isabel asks Edward to accompany her to the court and he agrees, even though they haven't be in touch in several years. The Death of Us tells the current story, along with that of Isabel's and Edward's lives in the time before they were victimized--as they meet and marry, then how the trauma of the event affects their relationship with each other. A leisurely-paced read that deeply explores how violence damages people's lives, with complex characters and a story that keep you turning the pages.