by Tim O'Brien
First published 2007
John Wade's political career is in shambles after a devastating defeat. Seeking solace in their remote cabin, John and his wife Kathy are unable to escape the shadows of their past. When Kathy mysteriously disappears, a frantic search uncovers troubling revelations about John's life - and the terrifying possibility that he may have committed the ultimate betrayal.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, mystery, contemporary, psychological-thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: unreliable-narrator
Setting: Minnesota
303 pages · Paperback · Mariner Books
Content warnings: death, mental-illness