Koethi Zan crafts gripping crime novels that delve into the darker aspects of human nature and society. Her distinctive style is characterized by its intensity and ability to create a chilling atmosphere that immerses the reader. Zan focuses on the psychological depth of her characters, exploring their motivations and vulnerabilities to construct narratives that are both thrilling and thought-provoking. Her work is known for its original plots and unexpected twists, keeping readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.
There were four of us down there for the first thirty-two months and eleven days of our captivity. And then, very suddenly and without warning, there were three. Even though the fourth person hadn't made any noise at all in several months, the room got very quiet when she was gone. For a long time after that, we sat in silence, in the dark, each of us wondering what this meant for her and for us, and which of us would be the next in the box.
Méfiez-vous de l’ombre du mal… La vie parfaite de Julie s’écroule le soir où elle est kidnappée sur un quai de gare désert. Elle est désormais la prisonnière de James, homme violent en proie à des délires mystiques, et de Cora, son obéissante complice. Persuadés d’être le couple élu de Dieu, ils veulent avec Julie recréer une famille parfaite. Mais la jeune femme est une battante, bien décidée à utiliser la moindre faille de ses ravisseurs, allant jusqu’à prétendre adhérer à leur cause. Lors des longs moments d’absence de James, Julie tente de comprendre Cora. Que cache sa docilité ? Est-elle infaillible ? Chacune est pour l’autre un objet de haine et de fascination… Sous l’emprise de la folie d’un homme, sauront-elles trouver leur salut ?