Quinn and Jason are fleeing toward the Canadian border in a blizzard after a violent incident in their suburb leaves a man dead in their kitchen. Seeking refuge, they pull into the isolated Highview Inn, a decaying motel run by a strange, solitary woman. As the snow traps them inside, the couple must hide the bloodstains on their clothing and the weapon in their trunk while navigating the owner's unsettling behavior. The narrative shifts perspectives, revealing the history of Quinn’s impulsive behavior and the secrets within the motel’s walls.
Fans of locked-room mysteries and psychological suspense read this for the fast-paced plot and the claustrophobic setting. It suits readers who enjoy stories where every character is unreliable and the tension stems from physical isolation. The reader walks away with a twist-driven resolution that recontextualizes the motives of both the fugitives and their host. It functions as a modern homage to classic horror tropes, focusing on the paranoia that develops when people with dark pasts are forced into close quarters.
- Published
- 2021
- Language
- EN
