From the No.1 internationally bestselling author comes an emotional novel of suspense about two families pitted against each other—one seeking justice in the disappearance of their daughter, the other desperate to clear their son’s name. Nina and Simon are the perfect couple. Young, fun and deeply in love. Until they leave for a weekend at his family’s cabin in Vermont, and only Simon comes home.

WHAT HAPPENED TO NINA?

Nobody knows. Simon’s explanation about what happened in their last hours together doesn’t add up. Nina’s parents push the police for answers, and Simon’s parents rush to protect him. They hire expensive lawyers and a PR firm that quickly ramps up a vicious, nothing-is-off-limits media campaign.

HOW FAR WILL HIS FAMILY GO TO KEEP HIM SAFE?

Soon, facts are lost in a swirl of accusation and counter-accusation. Everyone chooses a side, and the story goes viral, fueled by armchair investigators and wild conspiracy theories and illustrated with pretty pictures taken from Nina’s social media accounts. Journalists descend on their small Vermont town, followed by a few obsessive "fans".

HOW FAR WILL HER FAMILY GO TO GET TO THE TRUTH?

Nina’s family is under siege, but they never lose sight of the only thing that really matters — finding their daughter. Out-gunned by Simon’s wealthy, powerful family, Nina’s parents recognize that if playing by the rules won’t get them anywhere, it’s time to break them. You won’t want to miss this heart-breaking, heart-stopping novel! ‘A chilling tale of how far people will go to protect a predator’ Sunday Times

‘Sinuous and immaculately paced, there is a ferocious sting in the tale' Daily Mail

‘McTiernan brings real craft to her characters’ Irish Times

'Almost painfully gripping…the last scene will make your blood run cold' New York Times

'Probably the best thriller I have read this year. Dervla is an outstanding writer and this is undoubtedly her best book' Liz Nugent, author of Strange Sally Diamond

‘Addictive. Propulsive. Less page-turning than page-devouring…Dervla McTiernan is a thriller master’ Trent Dalton, author of Boy Swallows Universe

‘An unforgettable and deeply moving read’ Don Winslow, author of The Cartel

‘I read the book in one long sitting, late into the night’ T. J. Newman, author of Falling

‘Everyone’s going to be talking about that ending’ Sally Hepworth, author of The Mother-in-Law

© 2024 HarperCollins (Lydbog): 9780008408039

Release date

Lydbog: 28. marts 2024