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Unputdownable · Psychological Suspense · Horror · Tense · Gripping

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“Pulse-pounding locked-room suspense.” —Elle

“Nightwatching is like nothing I've read before. I wolfed it down in two sittings; it's amazing.”—Lisa Jewell

A footstep on the stairs. A second to react. What happens next will determine…


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Foreboding, gripping, anxiety-inducing, intense, and absolutely brilliant. This nail-biter of a thriller kept me completely off-kilter (in a good way) from the first sentence to the last page. The premise in itself is frightening . . . being home alone with young children during a home invasion. But at its heart, this is a story of survival and resilience, of trusting your instincts and empowerment. The tension and suspense are palpable (and goosebump-inducing) in both the two main settings: the claustrophobic confines of a secret room and a bone-chilling snow field. As the reader, we are privy to the protagonist's…

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