Maya is a young woman living in Boston who remains haunted by the unexplained death of her high school friend, Aubrey. Years earlier, Aubrey dropped dead while talking to an enigmatic older man named Frank in a cabin in the Guatemalan mountains. When Maya sees a viral video of another woman dying under identical circumstances while sitting across from Frank, she returns to her hometown to investigate his history. She navigates gaps in her memory and long-standing trauma to uncover how Frank uses psychological manipulation and a specific physical environment to control others.
This psychological thriller suits readers interested in the mechanics of memory, gaslighting, and the lingering effects of toxic relationships. It appeals to those who enjoy stories about the reliability of the narrator and the process of recovering suppressed life events. Readers finish the book with an understanding of how suggestion and environment impact perception, alongside a resolution to the mystery of Frank’s influence. The narrative provides a detailed look at how deep-rooted grief dictates adult behavior until the original source of pain is confronted.
Practical and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2023
- Language
- EN
