You Belong Here: A Novel
“The perfect thriller to read with your toes in the sand while looking over your shoulder.” —The View
Don’t miss the instant New York Times bestseller from Megan Miranda, where a mother’s secrets, campus mysteries, and long-hidden truths ignite a haunting legacy.
Beckett Bowery never thought she’d return to Wyatt Valley, a picturesque college town in the Virginia mountains steeped in tradition. Her roots there were strong: Beckett’s parents taught at the college, and she never even imagined studying anywhere else—until a tragedy her senior year ended with two local men dead, and her roommate on the run, never to be seen again…
For the last two decades, Beckett has done her best to keep her distance. Then her daughter, Delilah, secretly applies to Wyatt College and earns a full scholarship, and Beckett can only hope that her lingering fears are unfounded. But deep down she knows that Wyatt Valley has a long memory, and that the past isn’t the only dangerous thing in town…
Don’t miss the instant New York Times bestseller from Megan Miranda, where a mother’s secrets, campus mysteries, and long-hidden truths ignite a haunting legacy.
Beckett Bowery never thought she’d return to Wyatt Valley, a picturesque college town in the Virginia mountains steeped in tradition. Her roots there were strong: Beckett’s parents taught at the college, and she never even imagined studying anywhere else—until a tragedy her senior year ended with two local men dead, and her roommate on the run, never to be seen again…
For the last two decades, Beckett has done her best to keep her distance. Then her daughter, Delilah, secretly applies to Wyatt College and earns a full scholarship, and Beckett can only hope that her lingering fears are unfounded. But deep down she knows that Wyatt Valley has a long memory, and that the past isn’t the only dangerous thing in town…
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How Bad Things Can Get by Darcy Coates (8/26/25)
Published by Poisoned Pen Press
"How Bad Things Can Get" by Darcy Coates is a suspenseful, mystery, horror book that will leave you utterly astonished. It did take me a couple of chapter or so to become fully engaged. When the plot began to develop, I was hooked and had to find out what happened next and couldn’t put it down.
The story starts with an epic party, hosted by an online influencer on his private Prosperity Island, where contestants indulge in drinks, entertainment, and elaborate games. However, the island has a sinister history tied to an infamous cult. Ruth arrives on the island determined to remain quiet, as she is haunted by a dark secret from her past. Yet, when the island's history is unveiled along with Ruth's troubling connection to it, the narrative takes a profoundly disturbing turn.
If you enjoy dark, atmospheric novels with elements of gore, and horror, this book is the perfect choice. I read Dead of Winter a few years ago, and loved it. I knew I had to find more of this authors’ books, and they did not disappoint.
Wow! The opening tickled my curiosity. By 25% in, I couldn't put it down. i had to know where this was going, and then a little later, I was in dire need to know how it ended. I finished this book over the weekend. This is my 1st Megan Miranda book, and I assure you it won't be my last! The release date is 7.29.25 ... go pre-order this one today!
This story was such a ride. I didn't know what to think as I was going. I loved all the twists that kept coming up. And the double mystery!
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