Loving someone doesn’t mean trusting them in this “twisting, tense, terrific” thriller from the CWA Debut Dagger–winning author of Cold Echo (LA Larkin, author of Widow’s Island).

Twelve years ago, Nick’s brother, Rob, drowned. His body was never found. When Nick met Susie at his brother’s funeral, he thought it was destiny. But when Rob suddenly reappears, Nick is forced to examine everything he once knew. Why do the police want to talk to Rob? And what is he running away from? Nick wants to find his brother but if he does, he risks losing the woman he loves. Because Susie has her own secrets, and as the truth emerges, Nick finds it is those closest to us we should fear the most . . .

Phenomenal Praise for CJ Carver

“A terrific page-turner.” —Harlan Coben, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“Solid gold.” —Lee Child, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“A gripping thriller, perfect for fans of Lee Child and Mason Cross.” —The Guardian

“A top-notch thriller writer. Carver is one of the best.” —Simon Kernick, #1 international bestselling author

“A page-turning thriller.” —Mick Herron, CWA Gold Dagger–winning author

“Don’t expect to sleep, because this is unputdownable.” —Frost Magazine