Nicole Lundrigan Books

Set against the backdrop of the summer of 1958, a young boy's life spirals into chaos following the murder of his beloved aunt. Forced to return to his estranged mother, Tommie finds himself in the opulent yet sinister Henneberry estate, where he grapples with the unsettling dynamics of a seemingly perfect family. As dark secrets unravel, Tommie navigates the oppressive attention of the family's matriarch and the manipulative behavior of a teenage boy, leading to a chilling climax that raises the haunting question of his potential involvement in a shocking crime.

The narrative centers on Gloria Janes, a seemingly devoted mother whose controlling nature creates a toxic environment for her family. As her husband Telly leaves, their son Rowan escapes into the world, forming a bond with a homeless man named Carl. Their journey leads them to a secluded cottage, triggering paranoia and danger. Meanwhile, Gloria's public desperation masks her manipulative schemes to regain control over her family. The intertwining storylines culminate in a shocking climax, revealing the depths of family secrets and unexpected resilience.

The story delves into the complexities of memory and trauma through Molly Wynters, who returns to her hometown to care for her ailing father. Haunted by the violent murder of her mother that she witnessed as a child, Molly grapples with the possibility that her memories may be flawed. As she volunteers for a helpline, she becomes the target of menacing threats, revealing deep-seated secrets and connections among those around her. This suspenseful narrative explores troubled relationships and the impact of buried truths on the psyche.

Warren Botts si udělá roční přestávku ve výzkumné práci na univerzitě a odchází vyučovat fyziku na základní školu. Tento nenápadný samotář se spřátelí se svou studentkou, třináctiletou Amandou. Jednoho nedělního rána však Warren najde Amandu mrtvou na svém dvorku. Rozbíhá se vyšetřování, podezření narůstá a Warrenovi mírumilovní sousedé se brzy začnou chovat nepřátelsky. Strhující, napínavý thriller, který nabízí mrazivý pohled do mysli psychopata.