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From the No.1 internationally bestselling author comes a compelling new suspense novel, which will stay with you long after you’ve finished reading.

A romantic trip that goes wrong…

Nina and Simon are the perfect couple. Young, fun and in love. Until they leave for a weekend in a cabin in the woods, and only Simon comes home.

A girl who vanishes into thin air…

Simon’s version of events doesn’t add up. And soon, Nina and Simon’s families are locked in a battle of accusations and lies.

A fight to discover the truth…

As Simon’s parents hire expensive lawyers to protect their son, all Nina’s parents want is to find their daughter. And maybe if playing by the rules doesn’t work, it’s time to break them…

You won’t want to miss this gripping, heart-stopping thriller!
‘A chilling tale’ 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’ Liz Nugent, author of Strange Sally Diamond

‘Utterly unputdownable’ Jo Spain, author of The Trial

‘Less page-turning than page-devouring’ 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

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Praise for Dervla McTiernan '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. Don't miss it' Daily Mail 'McTiernan brings real craft to her characters' Irish Times 'Almost painfully gripping...enthralling...the last scene will make your blood run cold' New York Times 'Not just a murder mystery, this book goes deeper and examines loss, grief and revenge. It is 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 'Utterly unputdownable. An examination of family, grief, desperation and all done with plausible, shocking twists. Brilliant' Jo Spain, author of The Trial 'Addictive. Propulsive. Less page-turning than page-devouring' Trent Dalton, author of Boy Swallows Universe 'One of the best thrillers I have ever read. An unforgettable and deeply moving read that takes the concept of how far would you go for your child and turns the volume up so high the dial breaks' Don Winslow, #1 Internationally bestselling author of The Cartel 'Haunting, emotional, fiercely intelligent and absolutely diabolical' T.J. Newman, #1 bestselling author of Falling and Drowning: The Rescue of Flight 1421 'Her best yet...Everyone's going to be talking about that ending' Sally Hepworth, author of The Mother-in-Law 'A propulsive and satisfying mystery' Tracey Lien, author of All That's Left Unsaid 'Gripping ... A disturbing treat for thriller fans' Publishers Weekly 'McTiernan turns the traditional thriller on its head by exploring the why and the what over the who. Truly haunting' Kirkus Starred Review 'A pulse-pounding thriller' Woman's Own 'Thriller fans - prepare for a treat with this superbly crafted and thought-provoking read' Best magazine