Mind-blowing storytelling! This is my second attempt at reading Susan Barker, and once again, I’m in awe of her genius. Barker masterfully weaves her narratives with compelling premises, intricate plots, and just the right amount of mystery to leave you hooked at the end of every chapter. Her storytelling is nothing short of brilliant, beautiful, and utterly powerful. A well-deserved 5-star read! A huge thank you to @putrifariza and @times.reads for the advance uncorrected proof copy.
The story kicks off with Jake, who strikes up what seems like a mundane conversation with a stranger, Mariko while waiting for a flight. They share little in common—except being late for their flights. But everything changes when Mariko reveals a chilling detail about her brother’s mysterious death eleven years ago. Jake is immediately drawn to her story, haunted by the uncanny similarity to the death of his best friend, Lena, in 2011. For over a decade, Jake has been tormented by Lena’s cryptic last words: “Something is coming for me.”
Barker’s narrative alternates between multiple perspectives, unraveling the lives of characters bound by eerie encounters with a woman who defies explanation. She has no permanent name, doesn’t age, and leaves a devastating pattern in her wake. Yet, she remains free, manipulating and preying on others to sustain herself. Her sinister legacy is marked by chilling photographs of her victims—images that seem to strip their subjects of life itself.
Jake is determined to uncover the truth and end this horrifying cycle. His relentless pursuit of answers brings him face-to-face with unspeakable dangers, testing his resolve at every turn.
Set for release in February 2025, this spellbinding title is one you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re a fan of psychological thrillers, supernatural mysteries, or just exceptional storytelling, Susan Barker delivers on every front.
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