On a summer evening in 2017, teenage mother Tallulah goes out with friends and never returns. A year later, mystery novelist Sophie discovers a note pinned to a fence: “DIG HERE.” What follows is a chilling unravelling of secrets buried deep in the woods. Lisa Jewell delivers a masterclass in psychological suspense, blending family drama with a haunting missing-person mystery.
Rated 4.12/5 on Goodreads from 250,000+ readers — praised as “atmospheric, twisty, and impossible to put down” and “Jewell’s best blend of domestic drama and thriller.” Viral on BookTok for its dual timeline structure and quotes like “Some secrets refuse to stay buried.”
Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell’s Then She Was Gone, Ruth Ware’s The It Girl, and Shari Lapena’s Not a Happy Family. A must for lovers of psychological thrillers, domestic suspense, and missing-person mysteries.
