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By: Jess Lourey
Narrated by: Whitney Dykhouse
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An ITW Thriller Award and Anthony Award winner.

Perfect town. Perfect homes. Perfect families. It’s enough to drive some women mad…

In a tale inspired by real events, pregnant journalist Joan Harken is cautiously excited to follow her fiancé back to his Minnesota hometown. After spending a childhood on the move and chasing the screams and swirls of news-rich city life, she’s eager to settle down. Lilydale’s motto, “Come Home Forever,” couldn’t be more inviting.

And yet, something is off in the picture-perfect village.

The friendliness borders on intrusive. Joan can’t shake the feeling that every move she makes is being tracked. An archaic organization still seems to hold the town in thrall. So does the sinister secret of a little boy who vanished decades ago. And unless Joan is imagining things, a frighteningly familiar figure from her past is on watch in the shadows.

Her fiancé tells her she’s being paranoid. He might be right. Then again, she might have moved to the deadliest small town on earth.

©2020 Jess Lourey (P)2020 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Accolades & Awards

Anthony Award
2022
Anthony Award Thriller & Suspense Crime Fiction Mystery Psychological Scary Suspense Crime Fiction

Critic reviews

“Fans of Rosemary’s Baby will relish this.”—Publishers Weekly

“Based on a true story, this is a sinister, suspenseful thriller full of creeping horror.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Lourey ratchets up the fear in a novel that verges on horror.”—Library Journal
Unexpected Twists • Gripping Suspense • Pleasant Voice • Wonderful Character Development • Intriguing Premise

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Kept me wondering and wanting more as events unfold, Feeling love and admiration for some characters, while detesting others. I was very surprised and taken to a place I did not anticipate. Would recommend for those who like suspense and thought provoking storytelling.

Narration was wonderful.

Suspense, Provocative & Endearing

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This was my first book by Jess Lourey, but it won't be my last. It was a great mystery, and the narrator did a great job producing it.

First, but not last!

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It's a good story with lots of twists. Reminiscent story of a shorter The Handmaid's Tale.

Twisted

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The writing was good and I enjoyed the story but did I miss this? What happened to slow Henry? Someone please tell me so I don’t have to go back and re-listen!

Good read.

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I was not expecting twist, but who is right? To find out who Paulie Ondeck was is crazy!! Great read!

The story from beginning to end is great!!!

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