First published 2022
Jayne books Dark Fell Barn for what should be a peaceful getaway with her closest friends. The remote retreat promises complete isolation from the outside world. She arrives with Ruth, a doctor struggling with new motherhood, and Emily, the youngest of their group and recently married. Missing from their circle is Edie, whose husband's sudden death has left them all shaken. The women plan to spend their first night alone before their husbands join them. Instead, they discover a chilling message warning that one of their spouses will be killed. Cut off from all communication, they cannot reach their men or call for help. Panic sets in as old secrets surface and trust begins to crumble. Each woman harbors hidden truths that could destroy their friendship. As the situation deteriorates, they must confront the lies they have protected for years while racing against time to prevent a murder.
Genres: suspense, mystery, contemporary, thriller
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, unreliable-narrator
Setting: Dark Fell Barn
341 pages · Paperback · Morrow
Content warnings: anxiety, depression, mental-illness