by Mary Kubica
First published 2024
A young woman named Emma flees her life in Chicago, seeking refuge in a remote Michigan town. But she can't outrun her past. As she tries to build a new life, her estranged husband shows up, demanding she return home. Emma's growing dread reveals a dark secret she's been keeping—one that could destroy everything. With her husband closing in, Emma must confront the truth of what happened and decide how far she'll go to protect herself.
Genres: suspense, mystery, contemporary, thriller
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: secrets, unreliable-narrator
352 pages · Paperback · Park Row
Content warnings: domestic-violence