NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER.ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR ACCORDING TO MARIE CLAIRE.Anna Hart is a detective specialist in finding missing children. Recently, her life was shattered by a terrible tragedy. In an attempt to escape from her worries, Anna returns to Mendocino, a small town on the Northern California coast where she spent her childhood. And he finds out that just the other day a local teenage girl went missing. In the same way, twelve years ago, Anna’s friend Jenny disappeared. Then the kidnapper took the girl from the bus stop, and after a while her body was found in the stream. The killer was never found. When past and present collide, Anna realizes that fate itself brought her to Mendocino: life has taught her perfectly to understand the psychology of predators and victims. But the longer she searches, the more it becomes an obsession...Paula McLane skillfully weaves real-life abductions, trauma theory and metaphysics into a gripping story about forgiving yourself.

“The heartbreaking ending you've been craving for Thriller fans... A book filled with darkness and hope.” — The New York Times Book Review “An atmospheric novel with an intricate plot.” — The Washington Post “Paula McClain has created a vulnerable, smart, unforgettable protagonist whose inner life is as interesting as the mysteries she must unravel. This is my favorite book. I will recommend her to anyone and everyone." — Liz Moore, bestselling author of Scarlet River “Lyrical and beautiful... A gripping deep dive into trauma, survival, and obsession. An irresistible heroine, an elegant style and a multi-layered, twisting plot. Paula McLane has written an extraordinary novel that is as gripping as it is unique. Unforgettably". — Lisa Unger, bestselling author of The 7:45 PM Express — Lisa Scottoline “A beautifully written literary thriller with an extraordinary, unforgettable heroine. A novel filled with great sadness and great beauty.” — Kristin Hannah "Paula MacLaine explodes with a novel with a hugely moving mystery—haunted, poignant, lyrical, juicy." — Chris Pavone “Fantastically written and deeply atmospheric, this novel grabs you from the very first page. Paula McLane has proven herself to be a masterful storyteller, regardless of genre." — Aimee Molloy