About the book: 2024 / DRAMATIC FAMILY THRILLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF "COUPLE FROM HOUSE NO. 9". SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER. Atmospheric story about sisters, friendship and brutal murder . An ideal read for those who love small towns, family secrets and quality, deep psychology. On a summer night in 1994, sixteen-year-old Flora Powell disappeared without a trace from the tiny town of Tilby. The police found only a bloody blouse. The case was closed due to insufficient evidence, forever breaking the hearts of the missing woman's loved ones, who were deprived of the only opportunity to find out the truth. Twenty-five years later, Flora's younger sister, Heather, breaks into someone else's house and kills two people in cold blood, after which she tries to commit suicide. Jessica is a young ambitious journalist , who came to Tilby for a sensation. But no one knows that her interest is much more personal, because she was once Heather Powell's best friend. The girl is sure: Heather was the last person to see Flora alive... “Amazing. A twisted detective story where the main question is not “who”, but “why”. I read it in two days. A smart, exciting and atmospheric book, readers will be delighted." ― Gillian McAllister “Few people can create psychological thrillers as creepy and suspenseful as Claire Douglas.” ― Tim Weaver “This book establishes Claire Douglas's reputation as a master of psychological suspense. I loved this dark, twisted story and read it in one evening.” ― S. J. Tudor “Claire Douglas deserves the highest praise. If you love drama and suspense - and want to put yourself in the shoes of a detective - this is what you need." ― Yorkshire Magazine "A gripping new thriller... Douglas masterfully brings the twisting plot to a conclusion." ― Woman's Weekly "Fans of Gillian Flynn and the Lost Girls books will love the story's twists and turns, especially the final twist." – Booklist