First published 2025
Claire's best friend, Kat, vanished without a trace years ago. Now, a mysterious note hints that Kat is alive. Desperate for answers, Claire returns to her small hometown, facing her traumatic past and a community that distrusts her. As she investigates Kat's disappearance, Claire's own grasp on reality starts to slip. This taut psychological thriller explores the lasting impact of loss and the fragility of memory.
Genres: suspense, mystery, contemporary, psychological-thriller
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: return-to-hometown, unreliable-narrator
384 pages · Paperback · Minotaur Books
Content warnings: anxiety, depression, mental-illness