by Dean Koontz
First published 2014
Addison lives in the tunnels and abandoned spaces below the city, forced into hiding because society would kill him if anyone saw his face. Above ground, Gwyneth moves through shadows and empty buildings, running from people who want to harm her. Both have learned to survive alone, carrying wounds from their separate tragedies. When their paths cross, they discover a connection that goes beyond coincidence. Their meeting comes as the world around them moves toward a moment of judgment. Together they must navigate a city filled with danger while something larger than chance pulls them toward their shared fate. Koontz weaves mystery and suspense into their story, exploring how two damaged souls can find hope in each other even as darkness threatens to consume everything around them.
Genres: suspense, mystery, contemporary, thriller
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: City, Tunnels
Period: Contemporary
222 pages · ebook · Bantam
Content warnings: mental-illness, violence