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Emily and her best friend Kristen enjoy an annual reunion in the Chilean mountains, the trip bringing them closer than ever. On the last night, Emily finds blood and broken glass in their hotel suite; Kristen reveals she killed a backpacker who attacked her in self‑defense—a scene eerily mirroring last year’s tragic incident. Back in Wisconsin, Emily struggles with trauma while diving into a new romance and focusing on her work. When Kristen visits unexpectedly, Emily must confront their shared violent past. As Kristen’s attempts to keep Emily close intensify, Emily questions her friend’s motives and the secrets they have buried. She must decide whether to let the truth about Kristen destroy her relationship, her freedom, and potentially her life.
First publish date: 2021
Genre: Thriller/Psychological Thriller
Authors: Andrea Bartz
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