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Blue skies, empty land—and enough wide-open space to hide a horrifying secret. A woman with a past, a mysterious trunk, a town on the edge of nowhere, and an “absorbing, powerful” ( BuzzFeed ) new vision of the American West, from the award-winning author of The Changeling .

Adelaide Henry carries an enormous steamer trunk with her wherever she goes. It’s locked at all times. Because when the trunk opens, people around Adelaide start to disappear.

The year is 1915, and Adelaide is in trouble. Her secret sin killed her parents, forcing her to flee California in a hellfire rush and make her way to Montana as a homesteader. Dragging the trunk with her at every stop, she will become one of the “lone women” taking advantage of the government’s offer of free land for those who can tame it—except that Adelaide isn’t alone. And the secret she’s tried so desperately to lock away might be the only thing that will help her survive the harsh territory.

Crafted by a modern master of magical suspense, Lone Women blends shimmering prose, an unforgettable cast of adventurers who find horror and sisterhood in a brutal landscape, and a portrait of early-twentieth-century America like you’ve never seen. And at its heart is the gripping story of a woman desperate to bury her past—or redeem it.

In the captivating novel "Lone Women" by Victor LaValle, we find ourselves immersed in a hauntingly beautiful tale that challenges societal norms and delves into the complexities of human existence.

The story follows the lives of three women living in a remote New England town whose paths intertwine in unexpected and poignant ways. Celia, a woman on the run from her troubled past, finds solace in the town's desolate landscape and the enigmatic presence of the lone women who roam the woods.

Among these lone women is Margaret, a mysterious figure marked by tragedy and loss. As Celia learns more about Margaret's story, she discovers that the woods hold secrets more profound and unsettling than she could have ever imagined.

Meanwhile, Marion, a young woman struggling with her place in the world, embarks on a journey of self-discovery that takes her deep into the heart of the forest. Through her encounters with the lone women, Marion unravels the hidden truths about her family's past and the power of the supernatural forces that shape their lives.

LaValle's masterful storytelling weaves together the threads of these women's lives, creating a haunting and atmospheric narrative that explores themes of isolation, longing, and the resilience of the human spirit. "Lone Women" is a thought-provoking and unsettling tale that lingers long after the final page is turned.