Blade-sharp, whip-smart, and genuinely original - a thriller to refresh your faith in the genre, your belief that a story can still outpace and outsmart you. (A. J. Finn, number one New York Times best-selling author of The Woman in The Window)Clever and surprising.... The superb character-driven plot delivers an astonishing, believable jolt. (Publishers Weekly, starred review)Deserves two big thumbs up. Readers will be gripped by this astonishing story in which one gasp-inducing twist follows on the heels of another. A unique page-turner that just begs to be turned into a movie. (Booklist, starred review)A smart, witty, crackling novel of psychological suspense in which a girl from a hardscrabble small town meets a gorgeous Instagram influencer from the big city, with a murderous twist that will shock even the most savvy listener.On a beautiful October morning in rural Maine, a homicide investigator from the state police pulls into the hard-luck town of Copper Falls. The local junkyard is burning, and the town pariah Lizzie Oullette is dead - with her husband, Dwayne, nowhere to be found. As scandal ripples through the community, Detective Ian Birds inquiries unexpectedly lead him away from small-town Maine to a swank city townhouse several hours south. Adrienne Richards, blonde and fabulous social media influencer and wife of a disgraced billionaire, had been renting Lizzies tiny lake house as a country getaway...even though Copper Falls is anything but a resort town.As Adriennes connection to the case becomes clear, so too does her connection to Lizzie, who narrates their story from beyond the grave. Each woman is desperately lonely in her own way, and they navigate a relationship that cuts across class boundaries: transactional, complicated, and, finally, deadly. A Gone Girl for the gig economy, this is a story of privilege, identity, and cunning, as two devious women from opposite worlds discover the dangers of coveting someone elses life. Both amusingly satirical and darkly bloody. (The Washington Post)
No One Will Miss Her: A Novel by Kat Rosenfield is a gripping psychological thriller that delves into the dark recesses of human nature and the consequences of obsession. Set in New York City, the story centers around Elizabeth, a charismatic and beautiful young woman who seemingly has it all - a successful career, a loving boyfriend, and a close-knit group of friends. However, beneath this façade lies a deep-seated insecurity and a craving for validation that leads her down a dangerous path.
Elizabeth becomes fixated on Audrey, a mysterious and enigmatic woman who possesses everything she desires - confidence, independence, and effortless charm. As Elizabeth's obsession grows, she begins to unravel, engaging in increasingly erratic and self-destructive behavior. She manipulates her relationships, alienates her friends, and resorts to desperate measures to get closer to Audrey, blurring the line between admiration and envy.
As Elizabeth's actions become more erratic, her world starts to crumble around her. Friends and family grow concerned, sensing that something is amiss, while Audrey remains elusive and inscrutable. Elizabeth's obsession with Audrey consumes her life, driving her to the brink of madness and threatening to destroy everything she holds dear. The narrative explores the complex dynamics of relationships, the corrosive effects of jealousy and envy, and the fragile nature of identity in the face of overwhelming desire.
Kat Rosenfield masterfully weaves a tale of psychological suspense, delving into the dark recesses of the human psyche. With its intricate plot, well-developed characters, and exploration of universal themes, "No One Will Miss Her" is a compelling and thought-provoking read that leaves readers questioning the nature of obsession, identity, and the lengths people will go to fulfill their desires.
