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Such a Quiet Place: A Novel

Such a Quiet Place: A Novel

by Megan Miranda (Author)

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Last House Guest—a Reese Witherspoon Book Club selection—comes a new riveting suspense novel about a mysterious murder in an idyllic and close-knit neighborhood.Welcome to Hollow’s Edge, where you can find secrets, scandal, and a suspected killer—all on one street. Hollow’s Edge used to be a quiet place. A private and idyllic neighborhood where neighbors dropped in on neighbors, celebrated graduation and holiday parties together, and looked out for one another. But then came the murder of Brandon and Fiona Truett. A year and a half later, Hollow’s Edge is simmering. The residents are trapped, unable to sell their homes, confronted daily by the empty Truett house, and suffocated by their trial testimonies that implicated one of their own. Ruby Fletcher. And now, Ruby’s back. With her conviction overturned, Ruby waltzes right back to Hollow’s Edge, and into the home she once shared with Harper Nash. Harper, five years older, has always treated Ruby like a wayward younger sister. But now she’s terrified. What possible good could come of Ruby returning to the scene of the crime? And how can she possibly turn her away, when she knows Ruby has nowhere to go? Within days, suspicion spreads like a virus across Hollow’s Edge. It’s increasingly clear that not everyone told the truth about the night of the Truetts’ murders. And when Harper begins receiving threatening notes, she realizes she has to uncover the truth before someone else becomes the killer’s next victim. Pulsating with suspense and with the shocking twists that are Megan Miranda’s trademark, Such a Quiet Place is Megan Miranda’s best novel yet—a twisty locked-box thriller that will keep you turning pages late into the night.

Step into the captivating world of "Such a Quiet Place," a gripping psychological thriller by Megan Miranda, where the tranquility of a small town is shattered by a shocking murder. Nestled in the idyllic countryside, the seemingly peaceful town of Willow Creek becomes the stage for a chilling crime that leaves the community in a state of shock and fear. As the lives of its residents are turned upside down, they must confront the dark secrets that lie beneath the surface of their seemingly perfect existence.

At the heart of the story is Summer, a young woman who returns to her hometown after a tragic accident claimed the lives of her parents. Struggling to cope with her grief and the lingering trauma, Summer finds herself entangled in a web of secrets and suspicion as she attempts to unravel the truth behind her parents' deaths. The discovery of a shocking murder further intensifies the tension, casting a shadow of uncertainty over Willow Creek and its residents.

As Summer delves deeper into the investigation, she uncovers a hidden world of deceit, betrayal, and long-buried resentments. Every resident of Willow Creek becomes a potential suspect, their motives and alibis carefully scrutinized. The line between friend and foe blurs as Summer navigates a labyrinth of suspicion, questioning the people she once trusted the most.

"Such a Quiet Place" is a masterfully crafted thriller that explores the dark side of human nature and the devastating consequences of secrets left untold. Megan Miranda weaves a gripping narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. With its complex characters, intricate plot, and atmospheric setting, this novel is a must-read for fans of psychological suspense and those who enjoy a good mystery.

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English