First published 2012
On their 5th anniversary, Nick Dunne's wife Amy vanishes from their Missouri home. As the police close in, Nick's evasive behavior raises suspicion. What happened to the seemingly perfect couple? With her marriage unraveling, Amy's diary reveals a dangerous game of manipulation. In this twisty psychological thriller, the question isn't just who's responsible - it's how well anyone truly knows the one they love.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, contemporary, psychological-thriller
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, unreliable-narrator
Setting: North Carthage, Missouri, Mississippi River, Margo, New York City
Period: xian dai
422 pages · Paperback · Ballantine Books
Content warnings: domestic-violence, emotional-abuse, gaslighting