Release date: December 8, 2023
Genre: Mystery/Thriller
Synopsis:
They tell the world what mysteries to read.
Soon, they’ll be caught up in one of their own.
When six book influencers take a weekend getaway to connect with their fellow creators, it’s meant to be a chance to relax, collaborate, and discuss all of the books they love.
But from the start, something’s clearly amiss. From the host’s mysterious absence and an unexpected guest to an odd occurrence in town and the strange and worrisome behavior of the neighbors, what starts out as an innocent and lively vacation quickly becomes a weekend filled with terror. And when one of the group members believes they see something horrifying at the house next door, their carefully laid plans begin to unravel.
Drawn into a mystery that runs far deeper and is more sinister than they could’ve imagined—and surrounded by those who refute their story—the group struggles to unearth the truth about the house and the couple next door before it’s too late.
As new questions and shocking revelations surface, the group must decide if they can trust each other—not only with their safety in the house, but with their lives entirely.
Readers’ worst nightmares come to life in this terrifying new thriller that tests the limits of friendship, explores the power of social media influence, digs into the depths of trust, and examines the desperate and dangerous lengths of obsession from million-copy bestselling author, Kiersten Modglin.
Review:
I’ve read quite a few books about influencers in general but this one was basically made for me, it’s about a group of book influencers who spent their free time recommending mysteries and thrillers, umm hello?! So a super cool concept that I was immediately into coupled with a great atmosphere that should’ve been cute and picturesque but was instead unsettling and creepy. It’s a page turner that read so fast I truly had a hard time convincing myself to put it down when I needed to sleep, there’s something about the authors style that begs you to read just a few more pages. And then repeat haha. I definitely didn’t see where this was headed at all and one of the main reveals got me really good. Overall another fast paced and twisty thrill ride from the author.
Overall rating: 4/5
Thanks to the author for my review copy.
Novelgossip 
This suspenseful thriller seems poised to keep readers turning pages well into the night, as the reviewer makes a compelling case. For fans of character-driven psychological fiction with chilling undertones, details on plot and protagonists certainly suggest an intense ride filled with secrets and questions awaits.
With praise given to the atmospheric essence of small town menace meeting big city darkness, the dynamics laid out hint at a memorably unsettling backdrop for drama and danger to unfold within. The set up of a resilient woman reporter arriving to cover a murder while confronting personal demons offers room for vulnerabilities as well as resilience to emerge as more gets uncovered.
Descriptions of calculating manipulation centered around the concept of stolen identity imply clever construction of risks and tension. Exploring universal fears of lost agency and ownership over one’s self and story against the intimacy of family bonds looks to allow impactful points about human nature itself to hit home. High marks earned for crafting ominous uncertainty leaves anticipation for impact.
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