The Overnight Guest: A Novel – A NYT Bestselling Psychological Mystery Thriller
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
"Fully realized, wholly absorbing and almost painfully suspenseful...The journey is mesmerizing." --New York Times
A woman receives an unexpected visitor during a deadly snowstorm in this chilling thriller from New York Times bestselling author Heather Gudenkauf.
True crime writer Wylie Lark doesn't mind being snowed in at the isolated farmhouse where she's retreated to write her new book. A cozy fire, complete silence. It would be perfect, if not for the fact that decades earlier, at this very house, two people were murdered in cold blood and a girl disappeared without a trace.
As the storm worsens, Wylie finds herself trapped inside the house, haunted by the secrets contained within its walls--haunted by secrets of her own. Then she discovers a small child in the snow just outside. After bringing the child inside for warmth and safety, she begins to search for answers. But soon it becomes clear that the farmhouse isn't as isolated as she thought, and someone is willing to do anything to find them.
And don't miss these other great stories by Heather!
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- Before She Was Found
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Readers say *The Overnight Guest* is a gripping, twisty thriller praised for its fast pace, chilling atmosphere, and masterful suspense. Reviewers agr...
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Solid 3.5 This was a very good, twisty thriller. It is told in dual timelines and a 3rd perspective from un unknown person. I loved how these 3 stories all came together! Definitely creepy and fast paced.
Wylie is a true crime writer who has retreated to an isolated farmhouse to write her next book. This farmhouse is also the scene where decades earlier, 2 murders occurred, and a girl disappeared. Wylie is snowed in and haunted by her own secrets and those of the house. All the storylines eventually merge, and secrets are revealed. Gudenkauf is a master of suspense and a great storyteller.
Wylie is a true crime writer who has retreated to an isolated farmhouse to write her next book. This farmhouse is also the scene where decades earlier, 2 murders occurred, and a girl disappeared. Wylie is snowed in and haunted by her own secrets and those of the house. All the storylines eventually merge, and secrets are revealed. Gudenkauf is a master of suspense and a great storyteller.
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This was a fun fast thriller ride. I started this book about 6mos ago and stopped for unclear reasons. Then devoured the book in 2 days. I don't easily get spooked, but this was a little spook worthy at times. I didn't care as much about whodunnit, but enjoying the ride and learning more about the motivations of the characters and their stories.
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