Grace Evans, a New Yorker seeking a rural escape, books an Airbnb at a remote Wyoming ranch owned by a man named Calvin Wells. Upon her arrival, the isolation of the property and Calvin’s increasingly erratic behavior create immediate tension. As heavy snow traps Grace on the ranch, she discovers evidence that she is not the first visitor to face danger there. The narrative alternates between Grace’s perspective and Calvin’s, revealing secrets about his family history and the missing women who previously stayed in the cabin.
This thriller appeals to fans of the locked-room subgenre and readers who enjoy stories centered on travel gone wrong. People read this for the fast-paced suspense fueled by isolation and the suspicion that every character has a hidden motive. The reader walks away with a cautionary look at the risks of private rental agreements and the psychological realization that domestic settings can hide predatory intentions. It suits those seeking a story where the plot hinges on unreliable narrators and a sudden, high-stakes reversal of expectations.
Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
Insights from You Shouldn't Have Come Here
“I’m not a city girl, but I’m certainly not a ranch girl either.”
Grace really thought a ranch in Wyoming would be a peaceful escape. Sometimes the most beautiful, isolated places are just hiding spots for people with secrets.
“There’s something about a man who knows how to work with his hands.”
Calvin seems like the perfect, rugged host at first. It made me realize how easily we trust strangers when they are handsome and helpful.
The lack of cell service at the ranch felt like a death trap. We are so vulnerable when we lose our connection to the outside world.
“My intuition is rarely wrong, yet here I am, ignoring it.”
Grace kept finding small things that didn't add up about the house. It's a reminder to never ignore that tiny voice in your gut telling you to leave.
- Published
- 2023
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- ISBN
- 9798212182805
- Language
- EN
