Survival Instincts

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By the bestselling author of A Beautiful, Terrible Thing, this haunting thriller follows a mother and daughter who must rely on each other when they find themselves trapped in a cabin with a stranger intent on controlling or killing them. Fourteen years prior, Anne, in her twenties, marries Ethan, the man of her dreams, but soon notices troubling changes in his behavior. Fast forward ten years, Anne and her twelve-year-old daughter, Thea, are thriving in Vermont, where Anne works as a successful therapist and Thea enjoys her new school. With support from Anne’s loving mother, Rose, they plan a bonding trip to the White Mountains to lift Thea’s spirits as she navigates typical teenage angst. However, their peaceful getaway turns into a nightmare when a man follows them on a hike, forcing them at gunpoint into an abandoned cabin. As they confront this terrifying situation, the women must fight for their survival, unsure of the man’s motives or his connection to them. This gripping novel explores the unsettling truth that inner monsters can take many forms, reminding us that we are all just one random encounter away from tragedy.