by Shari Lapena
First published 2024
A couple’s secluded country home is invaded by a mysterious stranger. As they try to determine his motives and identity, the situation escalates into a tense cat-and-mouse game. Each move raises the stakes—and the body count. Can they survive the night and uncover the truth before it’s too late? At its core, this thriller is an intimate exploration of trust, deception and the fragility of domestic life.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, contemporary, thriller
Vibes: dark, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: cat-and-mouse, unreliable-narrator
307 pages · Paperback