From theNew York Timesbestselling author ofThe Next Mrs. Parrishcomes an unmissable thriller about a woman who becomes embroiled in the mystery of her husbands deceased first wifeand after moving to his remote house in the woods, uncovers terrifying secret.

Aspiring writer Savannahs scheme to meet superstar horror novelist Bennett Bryson turns out better than she ever imagined: not only does her charming and handsome literary idol offer to read her work, he is instantly smitten with her. After a whirlwind romance, Savannah says yes to marriage, and the two settle into Bennetts secluded upstate home.

But just as Savannah thinks she has it made, cracks appear in her perfect new life. Bennetts behavior becomes dark and controlling: he criticizes Savannahs writing, dictates her permitted activities, and spends most of his time locked in