Clémence Michallon

A HOLIDAY TO REMEMBER. A DARK PAST SHE CAN’T FORGET. ‘One of the most daring, exciting new voices in psychological suspense.’ Lisa Jewell From the bestselling author of The Quiet Tenant comes a compulsive new psychological thriller – the perfect holiday read Fifteen years ago, Frida and her brother Gabriel escaped from a cult. Once so close they were able to finish each other’s sentences, a sudden, unspeakable tragedy caused them to drift apart. Now, on holiday at the stunningly luxurious Ara Hotel, they finally have a chance to reconnect between dips in the pool and hikes on spectacular desert trails. It all feels like paradise – until a young woman is found dead. When the local police arrive and put the resort into lockdown, Gabriel becomes the prime suspect in a murder investigation. At first Frida’s belief in his innocence is unwavering – but as the evidence mounts against him, she is forced to confront long-buried memories from their traumatic upbringing, their dramatic escape, and the secret they swore to keep forever. Alternating between past and present timelines, Our Last Resort builds toward a shattering climax that uncovers the fate of the murdered Ara guest and reveals the shocking past that Gabriel and Frida have been hiding for years. Taut, gripping, and intense, Clémence Michallon’s Our Last Resort is a nail-biter that keeps you guessing until the final page, cementing her status as a major new talent in the genre. ______________________________________________ ‘With a chilling cult backstory that feels ripped from the headlines and a complicated heroine you can't help rooting for, Our Last Resort is both an immersive mystery and a haunting exploration of just how far we'll go to protect those we hold most dear.’ Andrea Bartz, author of We Were Never Here and The Last Ferry Out

A USA TODAY BESTSELLER - From the bestselling author of The Quiet Tenant comes an immersive new suspense novel: Fifteen years ago, Frida and her brother escaped a cult. Now her brother is the prime suspect in a murder investigation--and it isn't the first time. "The most jaw-dropping ride of the year." --Marie Claire "Michallon masterfully weaves past cult abuse into a taut present-day procedural, blending psychological complexity with enough terror to make you white-knuckle your beach chair."--Oprah Daily Innocence doesn't bail you out; it just makes you easier to trap. Frida and Gabriel arrive seeking a fresh start at the stunning Ara Hotel in the secluded desert of Escalante, Utah. Once so close they were able to finish each other's sentences, they've grown apart in recent years after a sudden, unspeakable tragedy. Now, at the luxe resort, they are ready to reconnect between dips in the pool and hikes on spectacular desert trails. It all feels like paradise--until the dead body of a beautiful young woman who was vacationing at the Ara with her powerful, much older husband is discovered. When the local police arrive and suspicion quickly falls on Gabriel, Frida is forced to revisit memories from their upbringing in a cloistered cult in upstate New York, their dramatic escape, and the scandal that followed. Frida's belief in Gabriel's innocence never wavered at the time, but now even she can't ignore the evidence mounting against him. Alternating between past and present timelines, Our Last Resort builds toward a shattering climax that uncovers the fate of the murdered Ara guest and poses the question: how well do we ever really know those we love? Multi-layered, gripping, and intense, Cl mence Michallon's latest suspense novel is a nail-biter until the last page, cementing her status as "one of the most daring, exciting new voices in psychological suspense." (Lisa Jewell)

Vetävä psykologinen trilleri pitää herkullisen piinallisessa epätietoisuudessa viimeiselle sivulle asti. Viisitoista vuotta sitten Frida ja hänen veljensä Gabriel pakenivat kultista. Tragedia ajoi ennen niin läheisen kaksikon erilleen, mutta ylellisessä lomakeskuksessa heillä on viimein mahdollisuus lähentyä taas. Keskellä autiomaata sijaitseva paikka tuntuu paratiisilta - kunnes yksi vieraista löydetään kuolleena. Poliisi eristää lomakeskuksen, ja Gabrielista tulee murhatutkinnan pääepäilty. Alkuun Frida uskoo horjumatta Gabrielin syyttömyyteen, mutta todisteiden kasaantuessa hän joutuu kohtaamaan syvälle hautaamansa traumaattiset muistot ja salaisuudet, joita ei pitänyt koskaan paljastaa.

A HOLIDAY TO REMEMBER. A DARK PAST SHE CAN’T FORGET. ‘One of the most daring, exciting new voices in psychological suspense.’ Lisa Jewell From the bestselling author of The Quiet Tenant comes a compulsive new psychological thriller – the perfect holiday read Fifteen years ago, Frida and her brother Gabriel escaped from a cult. Once so close they were able to finish each other’s sentences, a sudden, unspeakable tragedy caused them to drift apart. Now, on holiday at the stunningly luxurious Ara Hotel, they finally have a chance to reconnect between dips in the pool and hikes on spectacular desert trails. It all feels like paradise – until a young woman is found dead. When the local police arrive and put the resort into lockdown, Gabriel becomes the prime suspect in a murder investigation. At first Frida’s belief in his innocence is unwavering – but as the evidence mounts against him, she is forced to confront long-buried memories from their traumatic upbringing, their dramatic escape, and the secret they swore to keep forever. Alternating between past and present timelines, Our Last Resort builds toward a shattering climax that uncovers the fate of the murdered Ara guest and reveals the shocking past that Gabriel and Frida have been hiding for years. Taut, gripping, and intense, Clémence Michallon’s Our Last Resort is a nail-biter that keeps you guessing until the final page, cementing her status as a major new talent in the genre. ______________________________________________ ‘With a chilling cult backstory that feels ripped from the headlines and a complicated heroine you can't help rooting for, Our Last Resort is both an immersive mystery and a haunting exploration of just how far we'll go to protect those we hold most dear.’ Andrea Bartz, author of We Were Never Here and The Last Ferry Out

From the bestselling author of The Quiet Tenant comes a propulsive new thriller: Fifteen years ago, Frida and her brother escaped a cult. Now her brother is the prime suspect in a murder investigation--and it isn't the first time. A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF THE SUMMER: The New York Times, USA Today, Oprah Daily, Boston Globe, Marie Claire, Crimereads, Apple Books, Goodreads, Brit + Co, She Reads "Cl mence Michallon is one of the most daring, exciting new voices in psychological suspense; she writes page turners with stunning and surprising depths." - #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jewell "Thought-provoking and shocking. A perfect summer read."--Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of She's Not Sorry Innocence doesn't bail you out; it just makes you easier to trap. Frida and Gabriel arrive seeking a fresh start at the stunning Ara Hotel in the secluded desert of Escalante, Utah. Once so close they were able to finish each other's sentences, they've grown apart in recent years after a sudden, unspeakable tragedy. Now, at the luxe resort, they are ready to reconnect between dips in the pool and hikes on spectacular desert trails. It all feels like paradise--until the dead body of a beautiful young woman who was vacationing at the Ara with her powerful, much older husband is discovered. When the local police arrive and suspicion quickly falls on Gabriel, Frida is forced to revisit memories from their upbringing in a cloistered cult in upstate New York, their dramatic escape, and the scandal that followed. Frida's belief in Gabriel's innocence never wavered at the time, but now even she can't ignore the evidence mounting against him. Alternating between past and present timelines, Our Last Resort builds toward a shattering climax that uncovers the fate of the murdered Ara guest and poses the question: how well do we ever really know those we love? Taut, gripping, and intense, Cl mence Michallon's latest suspense novel is a nail-biter until the last page, cementing her status as a major new talent in the genre.

Sykettä nostattava, taiturillinen psykologinen trilleri on vuoden jännityssensaatio. Aidan Thomas on tunnollinen perheenisä ja mukava naapuri. Hänellä on kuitenkin sysimusta salaisuus, jota eivät osaa aavistaa edes hänelle läheisimmät. Aidan on murhannut kahdeksan naista, ja yhdeksäs nainen, Rachel, on ollut jo viisi vuotta vangittuna takapihan vajaan. Aidanin vaimo kuolee, ja hän joutuu muuttamaan. Aidanin täytyy ottaa Rachel mukaan ja esitellä hänet 13-vuotiaalle tyttärelleen majapaikkaa tarvitsevana "perheystävänä". Aidan uskoo viiden vuoden vankeuden tehneen Rachelista liian aivopestyn ja pelokkaan pakenemaan. Mutta mihin kaikkeen Rachel on valmis pysyäkseen hengissä?

Inquietante. Oscura. Brillante. Descubre la nueva voz del suspense psicol gico. Regla n mero uno: pase lo que pase, no digas nada. Aidan Thomas es un hombre modelo, padre de familia, trabajador y muy querido en la peque a comunidad donde vive. Pero detr s de esa fachada de aparente perfecci n oculta un oscuro secreto: tiene a una mujer secuestrada en su cobertizo. Desde su cautiverio, Rachel lleva cinco a os estudiando a Aidan para mantenerse con vida. Sabe que ha matado antes y que pronto har lo mismo con ella; debe aprovechar la primera oportunidad que se le presente para escapar. Pero cuando Rachel descubra que su vida no es la nica que est en juego, deber decidir entre salvarse a s misma o ayudar a las dos mujeres que corren el mismo peligro que ella: Cecilia, la hija de su captor, y Emily, la joven que ha empezado a enamorarse de l. Un thriller de enorme tensi n que ha sido elegido como una de las mejores novelas negras de los ltimos tiempos por The New York Times, The Washington Post y The Guardian, y que ha coronado a su autora, Cl mence Michallon, como la nueva voz del suspenso psicol gico. ENGLISH DESCRIPTIONNATIONAL BEST SELLER - A NEW YORK TIMES BEST CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR - GMA BUZZ PICK "A bravura feat of storytelling...daring and completely satisfying." --James Patterson, #1 best-selling author Aidan Thomas is a hard-working family man and a somewhat beloved figure in the small upstate New York town where he lives. He's the kind of man who always lends a hand and has a good word for everyone. But Aidan has a dark secret he's been keeping from everyone in town and those closest to him. He's a kidnapper and serial killer. Aidan has murdered eight women and there's a ninth he has earmarked for death: Rachel, imprisoned in a backyard shed, fearing for her life. When Aidan's wife dies, he and his thirteen-year-old daughter Cecilia are forced to move. Aidan has no choice but to bring Rachel along, introducing her to Cecilia as a "family friend" who needs a place to stay. Aidan is betting on Rachel, after five years of captivity, being too brainwashed and fearful to attempt to escape. But Rachel is a fighter and survivor, and recognizes Cecilia might just be the lifeline she has waited for all these years. As Rachel tests the boundaries of her new living situation, she begins to form a tenuous connection with Cecilia. And when Emily, a local restaurant owner, develops a crush on the handsome widower, she finds herself drawn into Rachel and Cecilia's orbit, coming dangerously close to discovering Aidan's secret. Told through the perspectives of Rachel, Cecilia, and Emily, The Quiet Tenant explores the psychological impact of Aidan's crimes on the women in his life--and the bonds between those women that give them the strength to fight back. Both a searing thriller and an astute study of trauma, survival, and the dynamics of power, The Quiet Tenant is an electrifying debut thriller by a major talent.

NATIONAL BEST SELLER - A pulse-pounding psychological thriller about a serial killer narrated by those closest to him: his 13-year-old daughter, his girlfriend--and the one victim he has spared - SHORTLISTED FOR THE HAMMETT PRIZE - A NEW YORK TIMES BEST CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR - GMA BUZZ PICK "A bravura feat of storytelling...daring and completely satisfying." --James Patterson, #1 best-selling author - "A gripping psychological suspense novel . . . Michallon's riveting tale shows a killer through the eyes of the women in his life." --The Washington Post Aidan Thomas is a hard-working family man and a somewhat beloved figure in the small upstate New York town where he lives. He's the kind of man who always lends a hand and has a good word for everyone. But Aidan has a dark secret he's been keeping from everyone in town and those closest to him. He's a kidnapper and serial killer. Aidan has murdered eight women and there's a ninth he has earmarked for death: Rachel, imprisoned in a backyard shed, fearing for her life. When Aidan's wife dies, he and his thirteen-year-old daughter Cecilia are forced to move. Aidan has no choice but to bring Rachel along, introducing her to Cecilia as a "family friend" who needs a place to stay. Aidan is betting on Rachel, after five years of captivity, being too brainwashed and fearful to attempt to escape. But Rachel is a fighter and survivor, and recognizes Cecilia might just be the lifeline she has waited for all these years. As Rachel tests the boundaries of her new living situation, she begins to form a tenuous connection with Cecilia. And when Emily, a local restaurant owner, develops a crush on the handsome widower, she finds herself drawn into Rachel and Cecilia's orbit, coming dangerously close to discovering Aidan's secret. Told through the perspectives of Rachel, Cecilia, and Emily, The Quiet Tenant explores the psychological impact of Aidan's crimes on the women in his life--and the bonds between those women that give them the strength to fight back. Both a searing thriller and an astute study of trauma, survival, and the dynamics of power, The Quiet Tenant is an electrifying debut thriller by a major talent.

'Clémence Michallon has written a classic' James Patterson'Beautifully written, entirely convincing and relentlessly gripping ... so brilliantly told, with characters so plausible and compelling, that I was hooked until the last word' Sophie Hannah'Wonderful' Robert Gold'Gripping' Daily Express'A brilliant, breathtaking thriller' Abigail Dean, bestselling author of Girl AAidan Thomas is a hardworking family man respected by his local town. He's the kind of man who always has a good word for everyone. He's also a kidnapper and serial killer who has murdered eight women. And there's a ninth, a woman he calls Rachel, imprisoned in a backyard shed. When Aidan's wife dies, he's forced to move and has no choice but to bring Rachel too. He knows that after five years of captivity, Rachel is too frightened of the consequences to attempt to escape. But Rachel is a fighter and a survivor. And when Emily, a local restaurant owner, develops a crush on the handsome widower, she finds herself coming dangerously close to discovering Aidan's secret. A searing, unputdownable thriller about trauma, and survival. Read what everyone's saying about The Quiet Tenant:'Wow what a book... All you thriller lovers need to get this in your baskets and read it NOW!' Five star reader review'It was beautifully written, the characters felt like real people and I loved the 'rules'. It reminded me so much of Room by Emma Donoghue' Five star reader review'I was totally gripped' Five star reader review'Overall, I was completely gripped by this high stakes thriller - it's a creepy and unsettling read that had me hooked' Five star reader review'Wow, this was a completely mind-blowing read, I didn't want to put it down. There was so much tension as you waited for Rachel to get her possible moment to escape' Five star reader review

Aidan er en stødig og tiltrekkende far og enkemann som bortfører og dreper kvinner. Bortsett fra Rachel, som han har holdt fanget i et skjul i hagen i fem år. Når huset må selges, vet Rachel at den eneste måten å redde livet er å overbevise Aidan om at han kan ta henne med seg videre til den nye boligen. Det gjør han, og presenterer henne for datteren Cecilia som en fåmælt, perifer bekjent som stort sett holder seg på rommet. Det siste stemmer, Rachel er stort sett lenket fast og vet at det minste provokasjon eller feilgrep kan koste henne alt. Hun vet også at hun kanskje er den eneste som kan stoppe Aidan fra å drepe igjen. Den stille leieboeren er en smart, uhyggelig og knallsterk psykologisk krim om en nesten lydløs, men dirrende intens kamp på liv og død. «Perfekt thriller! Den stille leieboeren av Clémence Michallon er en av de beste thrillerne jeg har lest på mange år! (...) En litterær og smart psykologisk thriller av en forfatter som kan bli et virkelig stort krimnavn. (...) Det hele er så godt sydd sammen og skildret at det er en nifs fryd å lese. (...) Her må jeg rett og slett ty til klisjeen: skal du lese en krimbok i sommer, så les denne!» Elin Brend Bjørhei, VG (Terningkast 6) «Nervepirrende og velkonstruert thriller med feministisk brodd. (...) en smart og godt over gjennomsnittet spennende thriller, av en forfatter med solid kontroll over sine virkemidler.» Leif Bull, Dagens Næringsliv «... fartsfylt thriller (...) realistisk, smart og spennende» Maren Simonsen, Bok 365 (Terningkast 5) «Den er skikkelig spennende, og er imponerende intelligent oppbygd. God og rystende sommerlesning.» Ole Jacob Hoel, Adresseavisen (Terningkast 5) «Franske Clémence Michallons debuthriller ble solgt til nærmere 30 land før utgivelse, og det er ikke uten grunn: Dette er årets beste thriller! Det handler om en seriemorder og hans kidnappede offer. Meget gode karakterer og et imponerende plot, sydd sammen i et litterært godt språk. En bok som er en nifs fryd å lese, virkelig spennende fra start til slutt.» Elin Brend Bjørhei, VG - Årets beste bøker 2023

Aidan Thomas er en hårdtarbejdende familiefar og en vellidt person i lokalområdet. Han er gavmild, men har en mørk side: Han har myrdet otte kvinder. Nummer ni bliver Rachel, som han holder fanget i skuret i haven. Da Aidans kone dør, er han og deres 13-årige datter Cecilia nødsaget til at flytte. Aidan har intet andet valg end at tage Rachel med sig og introducere hende for Cecilia som en ven af familien, som har brug for et sted at bo. Aidan satser på at de sidste fem års fangenskab har hjernevasket og skræmt Rachel nok til at hun ikke vil flygte. Men Rachel er en fighter og en overlever og hun ser Cecilia som den livline, som hun tålmodigt har ventet på. Og da Emily, en lokal restaurantejer, begynder at interessere sig for den flotte enkemand, kommer hun farligt tæt på Aidans hemmelighed. Den tavse gæst (eng. The Quiet Tenant) er en sindrig thriller skrevet fra Rachel, Cecilia og Emilys synsvinkler og udforsker de psykologiske konsekvenser af Aidans forbrydelser mod kvinderne i hans liv – og båndene imellem dem, som styrker dem. Seks terningkast fra VG (Norge): ”Perfekt thriller!”

Pulshöjande psykologisk thriller om en seriemördare som lever ett dubbelliv – berättad av dem som står honom närmast: hans 13-åriga dotter, hans flickvän och offret som han har skonat. I fem år har Rachel kämpat för sin överlevnad, instängd i ett skjul på en bakgård. Hennes fångvaktare, Aidan Thomas, är en snygg, charmerande man som alltid erbjuder andra en hjälpande hand. När hans fru går bort i cancer flyttar han tillsammans med tonårsdottern till en ny bostad - och tar med sig Rachel. Inom henne väcks hoppet om att hon nu ska lyckas fly, men Aidan kontrollerar varje steg hon tar och varje ord hon yttrar. Men då Rachel inser att Aidan har utsett ett nytt offer, bestämmer hon sig för att göra allt för att rädda sitt eget och den nya flickans liv.

Aidan er en stødig og tiltrekkende far og enkemann som bortfører og dreper kvinner. Bortsett fra Rachel, som han har holdt fanget i et skjul i hagen i fem år. Når huset må selges, vet Rachel at den eneste måten å redde livet er å overbevise Aidan om at han kan ta henne med seg videre til den nye boligen. Det gjør han, og presenterer henne for datteren Cecilia som en fåmælt, perifer bekjent som stort sett holder seg på rommet. Det siste stemmer, Rachel er stort sett lenket fast og vet at det minste provokasjon eller feilgrep kan koste henne alt. Hun vet også at hun kanskje er den eneste som kan stoppe Aidan fra å drepe igjen. Den stille leieboeren er en smart, uhyggelig og knallsterk psykologisk krim om en nesten lydløs, men dirrende intens kamp på liv og død.«Perfekt thriller! Den stille leieboeren av Clémence Michallon er en av de beste thrillerne jeg har lest på mange år! (...) En litterær og smart psykologisk thriller av en forfatter som kan bli et virkelig stort krimnavn. (...) Det hele er så godt sydd sammen og skildret at det er en nifs fryd å lese. (...) Her må jeg rett og slett ty til klisjeen: skal du lese en krimbok i sommer, så les denne!» Elin Brend Bjørhei, VG (Terningkast 6)«Nervepirrende og velkonstruert thriller med feministisk brodd. (...) en smart og godt over gjennomsnittet spennende thriller, av en forfatter med solid kontroll over sine virkemidler.» Leif Bull, Dagens Næringsliv«... fartsfylt thriller (...) realistisk, smart og spennende» Maren Simonsen, Bok 365 (Terningkast 5)«Den er skikkelig spennende, og er imponerende intelligent oppbygd. God og rystende sommerlesning.» Ole Jacob Hoel, Adresseavisen (Terningkast 5)«Franske Clémence Michallons debuthriller ble solgt til nærmere 30 land før utgivelse, og det er ikke uten grunn: Dette er årets beste thriller! Det handler om en seriemorder og hans kidnappede offer. Meget gode karakterer og et imponerende plot, sydd sammen i et litterært godt språk. En bok som er en nifs fryd å lese, virkelig spennende fra start til slutt.» Elin Brend Bjørhei, VG - Årets beste bøker 2023

'Clémence Michallon has written a classic... Daring and completely satisfying' James Patterson'Beautifully written, entirely convincing and relentlessly gripping ... so brilliantly told, with characters so plausible and compelling, that I was hooked until the last word' Sophie Hannah'From the first page, you can say farewell to sleep...a brilliant, breathtaking thriller with characters you love - and love to hate. I didn't know whether to tear to the end or savour every page' Abigail Dean, bestselling author of Girl A'An absorbing and addictive psychological thriller - I couldn't put it down' Edel Coffey'I was pulled in from the very first page... The plot was masterful, the many threads honed and pulled taut kept me turning pages' Jane ShemiltHe took you and you have been his for five years. But you have been careful. Waiting for him to mess up. It has to be now. Aidan Thomas is a hardworking family man and a respected member of his community. He's the kind of man who always lends a hand and has a good word for everyone. He's also a kidnapper and serial killer who has murdered eight women. And there's a ninth, a woman he calls Rachel, imprisoned in a backyard shed where she fears for her life. When Aidan's wife dies, he and his thirteen-year-old daughter, Cecilia, are forced to move. Aidan has no choice but to bring Rachel too, introducing her to Cecilia as a family friend who needs a place to stay. He knows that after five years of captivity, Rachel is too frightened of the consequences to attempt to escape. But Rachel is a fighter and a survivor. And when Emily, a local restaurant owner, develops a crush on the handsome widower, she finds herself drawn into Rachel and Cecilia's orbit, coming dangerously close to discovering Aidan's secret. The Quiet Tenant explores the psychological impact of Aidan's crimes on the women in his life through the voices of Rachel, Cecilia, and Emily - and the bonds between those women that give them the strength to fight back. Both a searing thriller and an astute study of trauma, survival, and the dynamics of power, The Quiet Tenant is an electrifying novel by a major talent.

NATIONAL BEST SELLER - A NEW YORK TIMES BEST CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR - GMA BUZZ PICK - "A bravura feat of storytelling...daring and completely satisfying." --James Patterson, #1 best-selling author A PULSE-POUNDING PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER ABOUT A SERIAL KILLER NARRATED BY THOSE CLOSEST TO HIM: HIS 13-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER, HIS GIRLFRIEND--AND THE ONE VICTIM HE HAS SPARED "Intelligent and suspenseful." --Paul Tremblay, author of The Cabin at the End of the World "All...of the expected suspense and psychological tension, but offering a story about women--the ones who didn't know the evil that lurked within, the ones who tried to placate or fight but still perished, the ones who might actually survive. Haunting but never prurient...truly unforgettable." -- Alafair Burke, author of The Wife Aidan Thomas is a hard-working family man and a somewhat beloved figure in the small upstate New York town where he lives. He's the kind of man who always lends a hand and has a good word for everyone. But Aidan has a dark secret he's been keeping from everyone in town and those closest to him. He's a kidnapper and serial killer. Aidan has murdered eight women and there's a ninth he has earmarked for death: Rachel, imprisoned in a backyard shed, fearing for her life. When Aidan's wife dies, he and his thirteen-year-old daughter Cecilia are forced to move. Aidan has no choice but to bring Rachel along, introducing her to Cecilia as a "family friend" who needs a place to stay. Aidan is betting on Rachel, after five years of captivity, being too brainwashed and fearful to attempt to escape. But Rachel is a fighter and survivor, and recognizes Cecilia might just be the lifeline she has waited for all these years. As Rachel tests the boundaries of her new living situation, she begins to form a tenuous connection with Cecilia. And when Emily, a local restaurant owner, develops a crush on the handsome widower, she finds herself drawn into Rachel and Cecilia's orbit, coming dangerously close to discovering Aidan's secret. Told through the perspectives of Rachel, Cecilia, and Emily, The Quiet Tenant explores the psychological impact of Aidan's crimes on the women in his life--and the bonds between those women that give them the strength to fight back. Both a searing thriller and an astute study of trauma, survival, and the dynamics of power, The Quiet Tenant is an electrifying debut thriller by a major talent.

NATIONAL BEST SELLER - A NEW YORK TIMES BEST CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR - GMA BUZZ PICK - "A bravura feat of storytelling...daring and completely satisfying." --James Patterson, #1 best-selling author A PULSE-POUNDING PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER ABOUT A SERIAL KILLER NARRATED BY THOSE CLOSEST TO HIM: HIS 13-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER, HIS GIRLFRIEND--AND THE ONE VICTIM HE HAS SPARED "Intelligent and suspenseful." --Paul Tremblay, author of The Cabin at the End of the World "All...of the expected suspense and psychological tension, but offering a story about women--the ones who didn't know the evil that lurked within, the ones who tried to placate or fight but still perished, the ones who might actually survive. Haunting but never prurient...truly unforgettable." -- Alafair Burke, author of The Wife Aidan Thomas is a hard-working family man and a somewhat beloved figure in the small upstate New York town where he lives. He's the kind of man who always lends a hand and has a good word for everyone. But Aidan has a dark secret he's been keeping from everyone in town and those closest to him. He's a kidnapper and serial killer. Aidan has murdered eight women and there's a ninth he has earmarked for death: Rachel, imprisoned in a backyard shed, fearing for her life. When Aidan's wife dies, he and his thirteen-year-old daughter Cecilia are forced to move. Aidan has no choice but to bring Rachel along, introducing her to Cecilia as a "family friend" who needs a place to stay. Aidan is betting on Rachel, after five years of captivity, being too brainwashed and fearful to attempt to escape. But Rachel is a fighter and survivor, and recognizes Cecilia might just be the lifeline she has waited for all these years. As Rachel tests the boundaries of her new living situation, she begins to form a tenuous connection with Cecilia. And when Emily, a local restaurant owner, develops a crush on the handsome widower, she finds herself drawn into Rachel and Cecilia's orbit, coming dangerously close to discovering Aidan's secret. Told through the perspectives of Rachel, Cecilia, and Emily, The Quiet Tenant explores the psychological impact of Aidan's crimes on the women in his life--and the bonds between those women that give them the strength to fight back. Both a searing thriller and an astute study of trauma, survival, and the dynamics of power, The Quiet Tenant is an electrifying debut thriller by a major talent.

NATIONAL BEST SELLER - A NEW YORK TIMES BEST CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR - GMA BUZZ PICK - "A bravura feat of storytelling...daring and completely satisfying." --James Patterson, #1 best-selling author A PULSE-POUNDING PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER ABOUT A SERIAL KILLER NARRATED BY THOSE CLOSEST TO HIM: HIS 13-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER, HIS GIRLFRIEND--AND THE ONE VICTIM HE HAS SPARED "Intelligent and suspenseful." --Paul Tremblay, author of The Cabin at the End of the World "All...of the expected suspense and psychological tension, but offering a story about women--the ones who didn't know the evil that lurked within, the ones who tried to placate or fight but still perished, the ones who might actually survive. Haunting but never prurient...truly unforgettable." -- Alafair Burke, author of The Wife Aidan Thomas is a hard-working family man and a somewhat beloved figure in the small upstate New York town where he lives. He's the kind of man who always lends a hand and has a good word for everyone. But Aidan has a dark secret he's been keeping from everyone in town and those closest to him. He's a kidnapper and serial killer. Aidan has murdered eight women and there's a ninth he has earmarked for death: Rachel, imprisoned in a backyard shed, fearing for her life. When Aidan's wife dies, he and his thirteen-year-old daughter Cecilia are forced to move. Aidan has no choice but to bring Rachel along, introducing her to Cecilia as a "family friend" who needs a place to stay. Aidan is betting on Rachel, after five years of captivity, being too brainwashed and fearful to attempt to escape. But Rachel is a fighter and survivor, and recognizes Cecilia might just be the lifeline she has waited for all these years. As Rachel tests the boundaries of her new living situation, she begins to form a tenuous connection with Cecilia. And when Emily, a local restaurant owner, develops a crush on the handsome widower, she finds herself drawn into Rachel and Cecilia's orbit, coming dangerously close to discovering Aidan's secret. Told through the perspectives of Rachel, Cecilia, and Emily, The Quiet Tenant explores the psychological impact of Aidan's crimes on the women in his life--and the bonds between those women that give them the strength to fight back. Both a searing thriller and an astute study of trauma, survival, and the dynamics of power, The Quiet Tenant is an electrifying debut thriller by a major talent.

Å være uskyldlig redder deg ikke - det gjør deg bare lettere å fange. Søsknene Frida og Gabriel ankommer det luksuriøse Ara Hotel i den avsidesliggende ørkenen i Escalante i Utah, på jakt etter en ny start. En gang var de så nære at de fullførte hverandres setninger, men de siste årene har de glidd fra hverandre etter en plutselig, ufattelig tragedie. Nå håper de å knytte bånd igjen - mellom dukkertene i bassenget og fotturene på de spektakulære ørkenstiene. Alt føles som et paradis - helt til liket av en vakker ung kvinne blir funnet. Hun ferierte også på Ara sammen med sin mektige, langt eldre ektemann. Da mistanken faller på Gabriel, tvinges Frida til å konfrontere minnene fra en mørk oppvekst, en dramatisk flukt, og skandalen som fulgte. Den gang tvilte hun aldri på Gabriels uskyld - hva skal hun tenke nå? Siste utvei er en intens og fengslende spenningsroman, som bekrefter Clémence Michallons posisjon som en av de mest lovende stemmene i sjangeren.