On the eve of his college graduation, Harry Ackerson receives devastating news: his father has died suddenly. Returning to Maine, Harry is drawn into a web of secrets involving his stepmother Alice and a mysterious young woman named Grace. As lies unravel, Harry realises that desire and deception can be deadly — and that the truth may destroy him.
Swanson is a master of psychological suspense — chilling, compulsive, and laced with his trademark unexpected twists. Buzzed for its stepmother/stepson tension, obsession themes, and an atmosphere that keeps you second-guessing every page.
Perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn (Sharp Objects), Paula Hawkins (Into the Water), and Ruth Ware (The Lying Game). Pair with Swanson’s The Kind Worth Killing and Her Every Fear for a full Peter Swanson suspense trio.
A paperback (2018) in Good condition — light wear, intact binding, clean pages.
