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The River at Night follows four friends—Wini and her three best companions—on a “girls’ trip” through Maine’s Allagash Wilderness. After a freak white‑water rafting accident leaves them without a raft and supplies, they must contend with the harsh night and a ramshackle camp that seems to promise rescue. As the darkness deepens and the camp’s hidden intentions unfold, old secrets and fragile loyalties surface, pushing the women to confront their pasts and discover an inner strength they never knew they possessed. The novel blends wilderness survival with psychological tension, offering a relentless thriller set against the raw beauty of the Maine wild.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Thriller/Psychological Thriller
Authors: Erica Ferencik
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